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08/15/2026

Bingo will be played from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Fremont Eagles Club, 649 N. Main St., in downtown Fremont.

Everyone must be at least 18 years old to attend or play. Non-members are welcome.

The club will open at noon for drinks and refreshments before the games begin.

Cash prizes will be awarded. There also will be raffles and pickle tickets.

08/12/2026

The Fremont Opera House is looking to start a City Chorus.

All voices, age 17 and older, are invited to make music, make friends and make memories by joining the chorus. No auditions will be held.

Interest meetings are planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the opera house, 541 N. Broad St.

07/23/2026

It certainly won’t feel like December outside this weekend, but two area events will be celebrating Christmas in July.

One event will be taking place at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area.

Nebraska Game and Parks is encouraging campers to deck out their campsites at Victory Lake and Pathfinder campgrounds to create a festive Christmas drive-thru experience from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Christmas in July

Christmas in July will be taking place from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging guests to get festive by participating in a campsite decorating contest.
NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS

Prizes will be awarded after dark (between 10 and 11 p.m.) for those who participate in the campsite decorating contest.

First place will receive a three-night camping stay at a walk-in campsite located in the park. Second place and third place will receive two-night and one-night camping stays, respectively.

A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry into Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area.

St. Timothy Lutheran Church at 538 W. 16th St. in Fremont also will be getting in the Christmas spirit this weekend.

The church will be hosting its annual Christmas in July service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Attendees are encouraged to wear Christmas clothes and colors. There will be Christmas hymns and a collection of non-perishable food for the Care Corps' LifeHouse Food Pantry.

Here’s a look at some non-Christmas-related events also happening this weekend.

Wahoo PRCA Rodeo

The 71st Annual Wahoo PRCA Rodeo kicks off tonight and continues through Saturday at the Saunders County Fairgrounds in Wahoo.

The gates open at 6:30 each evening. The concession stands and beer garden also will open at that time and free pony rides will be offered for kids under 5 years old.

Mutton bustin’ will start at 7:30 each night (registration is full) with the rodeo action starting at 8 p.m.

Buckin black horse

A cowboy rides a bucking black horse during a previous Wahoo Rodeo. This year, the 71st Annual Wahoo PRCA Rodeo starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at the Saunders County Fairgrounds in Wahoo.
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The eight events at a PRCA ProRodeo are ba****ck riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, breakway roping, barrel racing and bull riding.

Thursday night is Nebraska 4-H Night, so all 4-H’ers wearing 4-H gear receive free admission to the rodeo when accompanied by a parent or counselor. Friday night is Military Night, which means all active-duty military and veterans get in free with ID. Everyone is encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Saturday night is Purple Night and Seniors Night, so everyone 65 and over can purchase tickets for $10. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple to celebrate the Miss Wahoo Rodeo Queens.

There will be an intermission each night at 9 featuring a drill team performance and nickel toss. The rodeo will wrap up at 10:15 p.m.

Adult rodeo tickets (age 13 and over) are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children’s tickets (ages 6-12) are $5 in advance and $10 at the gate. Children 5 and under will be admitted free.

Advance tickets will be available through noon on Thursday at Chip’s Restaurant and JD’s Craft Shack in Wahoo, Kiel’s Barber Shop in Fremont and The Rusty Rooster in Yutan.

Box seats also are available may be purchased for $25 in advance at Chip’s Restaurant or for $30 at the gate. Three-night rodeo passes, which are $45 for adults and $15 for children, will be on sale tonight only at the rodeo ticket office.

Party in the Parking Lot

Hy-Vee is inviting kids to have fun in the sun during its Party in the Parking Lot set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 840 E. 23rd St. in Fremont.

This free Kids’ Club event will feature games, activities and more (while supplies last). Any kids who are not members of the Hy-Vee Kids’ Club can sign up for free at customer service.

Spoudazo Concert

Spoudazo NextGen will be having its home concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at First Lutheran Church, 3200 E. Military Ave., in Fremont.

Spoudazo NextGen is a Christian high school music and drama group based out of First Lutheran Church. The group consists of about 25 students from numerous Fremont area churches that have come together to produce a 55-minute program of Christian music like that which can be heard on a Christian radio station.

Songs are interspersed with some skits and narration to tie the theme of "Know God" together. Songs are by artists such as Lauren Daigle and Phil Wickham.

Saunders County Fair

The 2026 Saunders County Fair in Wahoo begins Sunday, July 26, and will run through Sunday, Aug. 2.

The tractor and truck pulls will help kick off the fair at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. and gates open at 11 a.m. General admission tickets are $15 for ages 11 and over. Kids 10 and under will be admitted free. Pit passes will be available for $30.

The fair’s parade will make its way through downtown Wahoo at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 30. Figure 8 Races will follow the parade at 7 p.m. at the Rodeo Arena. The Figure 8 Races will include compact, pro stock, open and pure stock classes.
Saunders County demo derby

The Saunders County Fair's demolition derby featuring cars, combines and power wheels is set for 7 p.m. Friday, July 31. General admission tickets will be $15 for ages 11 and over and free for kids 10 and under. Pit passes will be $30.
SAUNDERS COUNTY FAIR

The fair’s demolition derby featuring cars, combines and power wheels is set for 7 p.m. Friday, July 31.

Check-in both nights will be from 3 to 6 p.m. and a pit meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets will be $15 for ages 11 and over and free for kids 10 and under. Pit passes will be $30.

For the Figure 8 Races, $15,000 will be up for grabs while $20,000 in prize money will be up for grabs for the demolition derby. All advertised first-place payouts are guaranteed. Additional payout positions (second-fourth) will be determined day of show based on class car counts and total entries. Classes must have a minimum of eight competing in order to pay all four payout positions.

Chris Cagle’s Play It Loud Tour will rock the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Drew Phillips Band will open the show. Advance tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at

07/17/2026

Keene Memorial Library's first Grow and Give: Food Share program is Saturday, July 18.

The library is partnering with Indigenous Foodways to allow the community share what they have and take what they need.

The community is invited to the library at 1030 N. Broad St. in Fremont from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free food swap (while supplies last), a hydroponics demonstration (growing food without soil), hands-on learning about sustainable growing, and to connect with others in the community.

Attendees are welcome to bring any surplus produce from their gardens. Reusable bags will be provided by the Friends of Keene Memorial Library (while supplies last).

07/15/2026

The Downtown Fremont Farmers Market will kick of Thursday, July 16.

The farmers market will be set up from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fourth Street, just east of Main Street in downtown Fremont.

Everyone is invited to shop local vendors who will be offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more while enjoying live music. There will be a rotating selection of products throughout the season.

The farmers market, sponsored by MainStreet of Fremont, will continue each Thursday through Oct. 8.

On market nights, the Fremont Area Art Association at 92 W. Sixth St. will be open until 7 p.m. Exhibit opening night receptions will be held Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1. The receptions are free and open to the public. Exhibiting artists speak about their artwork, there are sips and snacks, and the gift shop is open.

07/15/2026

Wednesday, July 15

10 to 11 a.m. — Busy Baby Storytime at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. This program is designed for babies from birth to 24 months. Enjoy stories, rhymes and open play.

10 to 11:30 a.m. — Spanish Networking Group Meeting at Los Mezcales, 210 N. Main St., in downtown Fremont. A presentation will be given by Ameriprise Financial. The meeting is open to all bilingual professionals.

6 p.m. — Fremont Contractors Association's 2nd Annual Car Show at 30 Bowl and Napa Auto Parts on East 23rd Street in Fremont. There is no entry fee for cars. Cars can begin arriving at 5 p.m. The car show will be open to the public at 6 p.m. Pulled pork and sides will be available for $10. Beer, drinks and soda will be available for purchase from 30 Bowl. Fremont Contractors Association members will receive two drink tickets compliments of Napa Auto Parts and Diers Ford.

6 p.m. — Legion 40 and 8 Meal and Meeting at Fremont Eagles Club, 649 N. Main St., in downtown Fremont.

Thursday, July 16

9 to 10 a.m. — Ribbon Cutting at Lotus Behavioral Health, 152 E. Sixth St., in downtown Fremont.

4 p.m. — Lego Club at Keene Memorial Library. Lego bricks are supplied.

4 to 7 p.m. — Downtown Fremont Farmers Market on Fourth Street, just east of Main Street in downtown Fremont. Everyone is invited to shop local vendors who will be offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more while enjoying live music. There will be a rotating selection of products throughout the season. The farmers market will continue each Thursday through Oct. 8.

5:30 to 7 p.m. — Kitchen open at Fremont Eagles Club, 649 N. Main St., in downtown Fremont. The special will be chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad and a vegetable. Pitch will be played at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

6 p.m. — WinItBack Patriots meeting at Milady Coffeehouse Event Center - East Wing, Sixth Street and Park Avenue, in downtown Fremont. Attendees should arrive early if they wish to order a sandwich or beverage. Everyone should enter through the south (back) door. All are welcome. For more information, call Doug Wittmann at 402-317-1270.

6:30 p.m. — Taylor Swift Trivia at Keene Memorial Library. Test your knowledge on Taylor Swift an all her eras. This event is for ages 12 and over. Registration is required.

Friday, July 17

9 to 10 a.m. — Ribbon Cutting at Audio Video Specialists, 1670 N. Bell St., in Fremont.

10 to 10:30 a.m. — Storytime at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. Storytime is open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft.

5:30 to 7 p.m. — Kitchen open at Fremont Eagles Club, 649 N. Main St., in downtown Fremont. A pool tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bakersfield will play live music from 7 to 10 p.m. on the club's main floor. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, July 18

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Color the Core Chalk Art Festival in downtown Fremont. Artists ages 8 and up will be decorating 6-foot by 6-foot squares along Main Street as downtown businesses host specials. The theme is "America the Beautiful." There are categories for kids, youth, adults and teams. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artwork throughout the day. Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Grow and Give: A Library Food Share at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. Indigenous Foodways from Lincoln will be at the library to talk about sustainable growing practices, have a hydroponics demonstration, and food distribution while supplies last. Attendees also can bring their own extra produce as well.

11:30 a.m. — 12th Annual Black Jack Run at Mel's Bar in Scribner. All vehicles are welcome. Registration will be from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Mel's Bar. Kickstands up is at 11:30 a.m. Participants will stop in Herman, Decatur, West Point and Dodge before going back to Mel's Bar. The cost is $15 per participant which includes one hand plus supper. Commemorative T-shirts will be available for $20. Proceeds will benefit Scribner American Legion Post 121.

5 to 7:30 p.m. — Quacks for Casa Duck Race Event at Fremont Splash Station, 2809 Fremont Drive. The event will include family fun, concessions, prizes and the big duck race. Everyone is invited to adopt a duck and join the race. The duck drop will begin at 7:15 p.m. Ducks may be purchased online at https://www.casaofthemidlands.org/event-details/quacks-for-casa. Proceeds will support CASA of the Midlands.

6:15 p.m. — Line dancing at Fremont Eagles Club, 649 N. Main St., in downtown Fremont. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, July 19

2 p.m. — North Bend Area Community Band Concert at the First Lutheran Church Mission Center, 3200 E. Military Ave., in Fremont. First Lutheran Church Women invite everyone to attend this free event. Band members range from local teenagers to senior citizens. The repertoire will feature classic marches, patriotic favorites, familiar Broadway hits and more. Following the musical performance, guests are invited to stay for a reception featuring ice cream and cookies.

2 to 5 p.m. — Bingo at Fremont Eagles Club, 649 N. Main St., in downtown Fremont. Everyone is welcome.

Monday, July 20

1 p.m. — VFW Auxiliary Post 854 Meeting in the Community Room at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. All members are welcome to attend.

1 to 3 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. — Jr. Stem Lab at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. This series will teach kids in kindergarten through third grade how to use Blue-Bots, a programmable robot designed for introducing coding to children. Adult participation is required. Registration is required for each session separately.

6 p.m. — VFW Meeting at Fremont Eagles Club, 649 N. Main St., in downtown Fremont.

Tuesday, July 21

9 to 10 a.m. — Ribbon cutting at Jamie's Chop Shop, 218 E. Fourth St., Suite 12, in downtown Fremont.

10 a.m. — Keene Memorial Library's Out & About Storytime at Dodge County Head Start, 1024 W. 23rd St., in Fremont.

Wednesday, July 22

10 to 11 a.m. — Busy Baby Storytime at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. This program is designed for babies from birth to 24 months. Enjoy stories, rhymes and open play.

Thursday, July 23

4 p.m. — Lego Club at Keene Memorial Library. Lego bricks are supplied.

4 to 7 p.m. — Downtown Fremont Farmers Market on Fourth Street, just east of Main Street in downtown Fremont. Everyone is invited to shop local vendors who will be offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more while enjoying live music. There will be a rotating selection of products throughout the season. The farmers market will continue each Thursday through Oct. 8.

5 to 7 p.m. — Gratitude on Wheels at First Lutheran Church, 3200 E. Military Ave., in Fremont. This summer event is being held to thank local first responders while also fostering community cooperation and goodwill. The event will include food trucks, a car show, Nebraska Community Blood Bank Drive, big vehicles, an inflatable slide and more.

Friday, July 24

9 to 10 a.m. — EcoSpark LLC Ribbon Cutting at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. EcoSpark offers residential bin cleaning, commercial container cleaning, pressure washing, fence and exterior cleaning, and floor cleaning.

10 to 10:30 a.m. — Storytime at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. Storytime is open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft.

Saturday, July 25

7 to 10 p.m. — Christmas in July at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. Campers are invited to deck out their campsites at Victory Lake and Pathfinder campgrounds for a festive Christmas drive-thru experience. Prizes will be awarded after dark (10-11 p.m.). The top three campsites will receive camping stays at a walk-in campsite located in the park. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.

Tuesday, July 28

9 to 10 a.m. — Hollie Hittner Allstate Ribbon Cutting at Woody's Airboat Tours, 2865 Big Island Road, in Fremont.

10 a.m. — Keene Memorial Library's Out & About Storytime at Dave's Drive-In, 1900 E. Military Ave., in Fremont.

Wednesday, July 29

10 to 11 a.m. — Busy Baby Storytime at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. This program is designed for babies from birth to 24 months. Enjoy stories, rhymes and open play.

Thursday, July 30

1 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Book Bling at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. Ages 12-18 are invited to bling-out a book cover with rhinestones using diamond art techniques. Attendees can bring their favorite book or use one that is provided. Registration is required.

4 p.m. — Lego Club at Keene Memorial Library. Lego bricks are supplied.

4 to 7 p.m. — Downtown Fremont Farmers Market on Fourth Street, just east of Main Street in downtown Fremont. Everyone is invited to shop local vendors who will be offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more while enjoying live music. There will be a rotating selection of products throughout the season. The farmers market will continue each Thursday through Oct. 8.

Friday, July 31

9 to 10 a.m. — Ribbon Cutting at Sabor Costeno, 2310 E. 23rd St., in Fremont.

10 a.m. — Dinolympics at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St., in Fremont. A dino-mite storytime will be followed by dinosaur-themed challenges.

Fun-filled community event where hundreds of rubber ducks race their way to the finish line—all to support children in foster care. With exciting prizes, family-friendly activities, and plenty of chances to cheer on your duck, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

07/13/2026

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