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250th Art Challenge: Postcard Art Invite Wildwood Historic Center, 420 Steinhart Park Rd, Nebraska Cty, NE 68410 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri Apr 24 Make art on a postcard to be displayed throughout the season and left in a box as a time capsule and opened in 50 years. Previous Event Next Event More Info

Centennial Flag Display Wildwood Historic Center, 420 Steinhart Park Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri. Apr 24 In the house we have a Centennial Flag that was found in the attic from the bi-centennial. Meet and Greet artists in the Barn. Previous Event Next Event More Info

Best of the Midwest Bloody Mary Championship Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sun Apr 26 Do you make the best Bloody Mary in the Midwest? PROVE IT. Individuals and bars/restaurants welcome! Cash prizes and trophies awarded to winners. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/kknabe/bloody-mary-champ Would you be willing to be a taste-tester at our Best-of-the-Midwest event? We know, we know... it's a tough job! We are looking for participants AND party-goers! $20 Pre-Purchase Admission, $25 on-site, includes enough tickets to try all Bloody Mary entries. Additional sample tickets can be purchased on-site. Come ready to dance to the band and have a blast! This is a 21+ event! Purchase tickets at the link below. Previous Event Next Event Pre-purchase Tickets

Welcome to the Home of Arbor Day in historic Nebraska City. For more than 150 years, folks in this small town on the Missouri River have faithfully planted trees. Oaks, pines, maples, elms, willows, sycamores. Flowering trees, conifers, deciduous. What started as a plan to make the empty plains welcoming to settlers and provide shade, shelter, and building materials has turned into a quest for environmental preservation – a chance to enrich the earth for future generations. Along the way, what became known as Arbor Day grew into a weekend-long celebration. And not only in our own community…Arbor Day may have started in the small town of Nebraska City, Nebraska, but it is now recognized in all 50 states and in many countries around the world. Come and visit us this Arbor Day! Make a weekend out of it; stay a few days, visit some museums, shop a bit, see the sights…plant a tree! Check out all our fabulous Nebraska City Museums! Make a weekend out of it and book an overnight stay ! Hungry , we have places to stop? Need to do some shopping , we have something for everyone? 7 Ways to Experience Arbor Day in the Home of Arbor Day Arbor Day Festival April 24-26, 2026 Arbor Day Schedule of Events Special thanks to our 2025 Sponsors Plan your Arbor Day 2026 weekend Filter by Date Filter April 24 - Fri. April 25 - Sat. April 26 - Sun. Select date(s) below to display events happening on the days of interest to you: 24 Apr Fri. Centennial Flag Display Details Wildwood Historic Center, 420 Steinhart Park Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 24 Apr Fri Children's Program Details Arbor Lodge Front Lawn 10:00 AM / 1:30 PM 25 Apr Sat Arbor Day 5K/Kids Run Details Woodland Grove behind Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm 5K @ 9:00 AM / Kids Run @ 10:00 AM 25 Apr Sat Home, Craft, & Garden Market Details 600 1st Corso, Eagles Club 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 25 Apr Sat Arbor Day Parade Details Central Ave. from 16th Street east to 6th Street 1:00 PM 24 Apr Fri 250th Art Challenge: Postcard Art Invite Details Wildwood Historic Center, 420 Steinhart Park Rd, Nebraska Cty, NE 68410 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 26 Apr Sun Best of the Midwest Bloody Mary Championship Details Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Home, Craft, & Garden Market 600 1st Corso, Eagles Club 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat Apr 25 Home goods, improvement vendors, garden ideas, makers! Previous Event Next Event Register

Arbor Day 5K/Kids Run Woodland Grove behind Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm 5K @ 9:00 AM / Kids Run @ 10:00 AM Sat Apr 25 Run or walk in the footsteps of J. Sterling Morton! All will start and finish at the Woodland Grove behind Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm. Check-in begins 30 minutes before each race. Packet pick-up will be Wed., April 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the NCTC Office or the morning of the event on-site. Route details will be available here before the start of the event. Previous Event Next Event Register

Come see all that Nebraska City has to offer. Encouraging Tourism & Commerce in Nebraska City. Embark on a Journey you'll never forget in Nebraska City We're exceptionally friendly, yet always direct: The sooner you stop reading these words and start exploring the virtual grandeur of Nebraska City, the sooner you’ll be making plans to explore the real thing. We look forward to seeing you very, very soon. 1/6 What's coming up next... More Information St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Nebraska City Upcoming Events #NebraskaCity

Membership The mission of Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce is to create a prosperous, vibrant community. We strive to unite residents to promote tourism, strengthen commerce, and improve the welfare of the community to benefit the quality of life in historic Nebraska City. Become a Member Submit Calendar Event Sponsor a Member Mixer Share an idea for Hot Topics Arbor Day Golf Classic Farmer's Market Central Ave. Cinema Treestock Sidewalk Sales Farm to Fork AppleJack Halloween Holidays Banquet Valentine's Day St. Pat's Eat Your Heart Out : February 8-15, 2026 Registration (both campaigns in one link): LINK Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Cupid's Punch Card : February 8-15, 2026 Registeration (both campaigns in one link): LINK Limited to only 16 businesses Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 $25-$50 gift card to NCTC by Feb. 4, 2026 How it works: Shoppers pick up their card at participating businesses or NCTC Shop, Dine, and Get Stamped Only one stamp per business, per card. Shoppers collect at least 4 different business stamps on their punch card Shoppers turn in their card at participating businesses or NCTC by Feb, 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Completed punch cards will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to one of the participating businesses. Bar Sign-up: LINK Deadline: March 4, 2026 Team Sign-up: LINK Early bird registration deadline: March 9, 2026 Arbor Day Honoree, Tree Planter of the Year, and Prestigious Tree Nominations: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Arbor Day Sponsorship Form: LINK Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2026 Arbor Day Schedule of Events Submission: LINK Booklet Print Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 ***Events will be added to the festival website until the day of the festival. Arbor Day T-shirt Pre-Order: HERE Deadline: April 8, 2026 Best of the Midwest Bloody Mary Competitor Registration Form: LINK Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026 Home, Craft & Garden Market Registration Form: LINK Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026 Parade Registration Form: LINK Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2026 Sponsorship Link: HERE Deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Team Registration Link: HERE Deadline: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Treestock Sponsorship Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Treestock T-shirt Pre-Order Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Sponsorship Registration: LINK Deadline for sponsorships that include comp or pre-purchase tickets: May 20, 2026 Deadline for all other sponsorships: July 22, 2026 Get tickets HERE Ticket Sales Launch: June 1, 2026 Sponsorship Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Schedule of Events Submission: LINK Booklet Print Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 ***Events will be added to the festival page until the day of the festival. AppleJack T-shirt Pre-Order: HERE Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Parade Registration Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 VOLUNTEER! Sign-up LINK coming soon! Craft Show Vendor Information available HERE Food Court Vendor Information available HERE Business Registration: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Scarecrow Contest Registration: LINK Registration Deadline: Wed., October 7, 2026 Scarecrow must be ready: Wed., October 14, 2026 Online voting begins Mon., October 19, 2026 Online voting ends Mon., October 28, 2026 Trail of Treats Event Date: October 30, 2026 Registration: LINK Registration Deadline: October 28, 2026 Shop Nebraska City First | Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day | Nebraska City Wish Book Registration (all campaigns in one link): LINK Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Market Vendor Registration: LINK Deadline: TBA Sponsor Registration: LINK Sponsor Registration: LINK Award and/or Board of Directors Nominations: LINK Board of Directors Nomination Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025 Award Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Purchase Tickets Here Catering/Beverage Services RFP: LINK Due by November 7, 2025 Subscribe to Planning Guide Google Calendar Link: webcal://tockify.com/api/feeds/ics/nctcplanningguide Member Advertising Worksheet NCTC COMMITTTEES COMMERCE & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT Purpose: Bolster the economic climate for local businesses; strengthen existing businesses; recruit new businesses Chair: Ben Waldron TOURISM & PROMOTIONS Purpose: Promote Nebraska City as a center of commerce and culture; festivals/special events; retail promotions Chair: Jennifer Dirksen COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Purpose: Help Nebraska City understand and appreciate its strengths and assets; increase Nebraska City's social capital; grant scholarships Chair: Jessica Crunk LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Purpose: Advocate and educate government officials on issues affecting Nebraska City as a community and the business climate Chair: Lisa Walker DESIGN Purpose: To make downtown more attractive for shoppers, investors, business owners, residents, and visitors; facade improvements; streetscapes; in partnership with the Creative District Chair: Amy Allgood ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH Purpose: Oversees internal operations of the organization; policies and procedures; financial health; capacity building Chair: Tara Nanninga Benefits to Joining NCTC It helps you make business contacts When you decide to join NCTC, you open your business to a network of potential partnerships. Business contacts from your local chamber could become the supportive community you turn to one day for assistance or vice versa. In addition, your new business contacts may be the people who serve as your sounding board for new ideas, come up with solutions to internal business problems, and even partner with you on a new endeavor. It increases your credibility Joining NCTC could give you more credibility with potential customers. One study found that 63% of customers have a higher opinion of businesses that are chamber of commerce members. As your business's positive perception increases, so will your profits as you establish credibility and brand recognition within your industry. Your membership dues could pay for themselves, thanks to the influx in your consumer base. It increases your visibility As NCTC continues to grow, so will your visibility in the community. NCTC hold monthly networking opportunities, allowing you to meet other professionals in your area. While the types of events vary, each will allow you to make new connections and gain exposure for your business. NCTC provides additional marketing opportunities by highlighting your company at events, on the website, or on social media platforms. How to maximize your chamber membership NCTC membership is only valuable if you take advantage of all the benefits it has to offer. Here are three ways you can maximize your membership: Know why you joined: It’s important to understand what you hope to get from your NCTC membership. Do you want to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, or do you want more visibility for your business? Understanding your primary motivation will help you determine which events and resources to take advantage of. When you know your why, share it with the NCTC Membership Director, Macey, so she can be sure to reach out as opportunities become available. Take advantage of every marketing opportunity: After joining NCTC, take advantage of every opportunity you can find to promote your business. We offer different ways to market your company and generate new leads for your business. Participate regularly: Finally, make sure you regularly attend events and make a point to get to know other members. You might also consider volunteering for a committee or sponsoring an event!

Children's Program Arbor Lodge Front Lawn 10:00 AM / 1:30 PM Fri Apr 24 Continuing a tradition that started more than 150 years ago, local schoolchildren will celebrate Arbor Day with an educational and entertaining field trip to Arbor Lodge! Previous Event Next Event

Arbor Day Parade Central Ave. from 16th Street east to 6th Street 1:00 PM Sat Apr 25 Floats, vehicles, bands, and more! VIEW US LIVE ON FACEBOOK! Previous Event Next Event Register

Stay in Nebraska City If one day in Nebraska City isn’t enough, but selling your worldly belongings and moving into a loft on Central Avenue is too much, you’ll need something the industry refers to as temporary lodging. Will it be romantic? Economic? Camptastic? Assuming there’s vacancy, the choice is yours. Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm Lied Lodge features 140 guest rooms and suites – all with views of nature. Splash in the indoor, Olympic-sized swimming pool, savor nature’s best flavors in the on-site restaurant, soothe your senses in the spa, play golf at three nearby courses, hike trails to Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, and so much more. Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast Holiday Inn Express Hidden Falls Cabin & RV Park Victorian Acres RV Park Hidden Falls The Camp Deluxe Inn Cabins on Kearney Hill Riverview Marina State Recreation Area

Holidays November - December 2025 Shop Nebraska City First November 12 – 30, 2025 It’s time to shop local! For each $25 a shopper spends at a participating retailer, they will receive a Proof of Purchase card. Shoppers return their Proof of Purchase card(s) to NCTC by Monday, December 1, at 5:00 PM. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, NCTC will draw from Proof of Purchase entries. Winners will be paired with prize baskets (at least $50 value) provided by each participating retailer. It’s that simple! A complete list of participating retailers will be published in early November. Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day December 8-23, 2025 Check out Holli Day on our Facebook page; she is giving away hundreds of dollars in gift certificates to participating businesses! All you have to do is comment on her picture! Holli will post on weekdays during this campaign. Special thanks to our Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.