Keep busy during these Dog Days of Summer!

Keep busy during these Dog Days of Summer!

North Platte Area Events

Events for July 29 - August 8
Wed Jul 29	11:00 am	Art and Gift Gallery Virginia Clark Photo Show Art and Gift Gallery, 516 N. Dewey

		Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	5:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
	6:45 pm	Bingo VFW 1504 Club, 2100 E 4th St


Thu Jul 30	10:00 am	Summer Kid Series Carnike Cinemas, 1000 South Dewey Street #100
		All Seats will be $4 which includes admission a popcorn and a Coca-Cola product, Spongebob 2 will be playing on this date
	11:00 am	Art and Gift Gallery Virginia Clark Photo Show Art and Gift Gallery, 516 N. Dewey

		Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	3:00 pm	North Platte Farmer's Market Parkade Plaza, 6th and Dewey

	5:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
	6:00 pm	N'Route Fort Cody Music Series Fort Cody Trading Post, 221 Halligan Dr.
		NRoute Entertainment Fort Cody Summer Music Series held at the Fort Cody Trading Post at 221 Halligan Drive. Inclement weather location at the Riverside Terrace at the Quality Inn and Suites.
	6:30 pm	Family VS. Wild NE Game & Parks Headquarters, 301 E. State Farm Rd
		6:30 pm-8 pm, Parent Skill Building through Fishing, Camp Set-up, Outdoor Cooking, Canoe down the Platte, Trail Rides. For more information contact Caroline Sabin at 520-3743

Fri Jul 31	BRADY DAYS - BRADY ISLAND GETAWAY New! Brady, Nebraska, N Main St

	11:00 am	Art and Gift Gallery Virginia Clark Photo Show Art and Gift Gallery, 516 N. Dewey

		Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals. Every Friday is Banana Split Day!!
	12:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
		Make Me Laugh! Escape the Ordinary Brown Bag Program North Platte Public Library, 120 W 4th St
		"Make Me Laugh: A Humorous Guide to Being Weird in Retirement" by retired librarian, Carolyn Clark.
	6:30 pm	Friday Night Family Slide Cody Go Karts, 805 E Halligan Dr
		Friday Night Family Slide! Bring the kids out for waterslides from 6:30pm-9:30 pm Fridays in June and July.
	7:00 pm	Patrick Lose Quilt Trunk Show and Presentation New! Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2801 W E St
		Patrick Lose is a nationally known designer of quilt patterns and fabrics, teacher, author, TV personality.

Sat Aug 1	BRADY DAYS - BRADY ISLAND GETAWAY New! Brady, Nebraska, N Main St

	7:30 am	North Platte Farmer's Market Parkade Plaza, 6th and Dewey

	10:00 am	Craft and Vendor Fair D & N Event Center, 501 E. Walker Road
		A craft and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the D&N Center in North Platte to raise money for the family of Kennedy Dailey, a 1-year-old girl who was born with a tumor.
	10:30 am	Brady Days Parade Brady NE

	11:00 am	Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	12:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
	2:00 pm	Camp Maranatha Open Waterfront Days Maranatha Camp, 16800 East Maranatha Road Maxwell
		Flying off the Blob tower, screaming down the waterslide and leaping off water toys into the lake, you will see firsthand what fun at camp is all about.
	4:00 pm	Wine Barrel BBQ Feather River Vineyard, 10641 S. Old Highway 83, North Platte
		The competition heats up as our BBQ Competitors dish up some tremendous BBQ & wine for you to enjoy as you take in the gorgeous scapes of the vines and vineyard grounds.
	5:00 pm	Relay For Life of Lincoln County Downtown North Platte, 417 N Dewey St



	7:00 pm	Dance to Gary Phipps New! Eagles Club, 620 N Chestnut St

	7:30 pm	Monster Truck Show Wild West Arena, 2400 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte
		More info can be found at: MegaPromotionsTour.com
	8:30 pm	Dan Sperry, Shock Illusionist North Platte Playhouse, 301 East 5th St.
		Direct from his world tour and the star of the #1 best selling magic show in Broadway history Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry the Anti-Conjuror returns to North Platte's Community Playhouse

Sun Aug 2	BRADY DAYS - BRADY ISLAND GETAWAY New! Brady, Nebraska, N Main St

	7:00 am	Tiki Torch Run/Walk 5K & 10K Brady Rural Health Clinic

	9:00 am	Brady School Reunion Dinner Brady Public School Old Gym, Popleton Ave
		Brady School Reunion August 2, 2015
	11:00 am	Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	12:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
	2:00 pm	RedLine Raceway Go Kart Races Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 Rodeo Rd
		General $5 (Kids 5 & under free) Pits $10 (everyone). See you at the races!
	4:00 pm	North Platte Jaycees 'Netty" Sand Volleyball Tournament New! North Platte Rec Center, 1300 McDonald Rd
		Join the North Platte Jaycees in the fight against malaria with the second annual "Netty" Sand Volleyball. In this tournament earn points not only in the regular way but for face plants, kick volleys...

Mon Aug 3	OTGC Junior Golf Scramble New! Sutherland's Oregon Trail Golf Course, 31200 West Tower Road
	All area junior golfers, 18 and under are invited to participate in this 4-person scramble tournament at Sutherland's Oregon Trail Golf Course. There is a 9:00am Shotgun Start.
	11:00 am	Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	5:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.

Tue Aug 4	11:00 am	Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	1:30 pm	Wacky Water Mega Day North Platte Rec Center, 1300 S. McDonald Rd.

	3:00 pm	North Platte Farmer's Market Parkade Plaza, 6th and Dewey

	5:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.

Wed Aug 5	11:00 am	Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	5:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
	6:45 pm	Bingo VFW 1504 Club, 2100 E 4th St


Thu Aug 6	10:00 am	Summer Kid Series Carnike Cinemas, 1000 South Dewey Street #100
		All Seats will be $4 which includes admission a popcorn and a Coca-Cola product, Paddington will be playing on this date
	11:00 am	Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	3:00 pm	North Platte Farmer's Market Parkade Plaza, 6th and Dewey

	5:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
	6:00 pm	N'Route Fort Cody Music Series Fort Cody Trading Post, 221 Halligan Dr.
		NRoute Entertainment Fort Cody Summer Music Series held at the Fort Cody Trading Post at 221 Halligan Drive. Inclement weather location at the Riverside Terrace at the Quality Inn and Suites.
	6:30 pm	Heartland Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting McKinley Education Center, 301 W F St

		Family VS. Wild NE Game & Parks Headquarters, 301 E. State Farm Rd
		6:30 pm-8 pm, Parent Skill Building through Fishing, Camp Set-up, Outdoor Cooking, Canoe down the Platte, Trail Rides. For more information contact Caroline Sabin at 520-3743

Fri Aug 7	11:00 am	Art and Gift Gallery Abstract Experimentation Show Art and Gift Gallery, 516 N. Dewey

		Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals. Every Friday is Banana Split Day!!
	12:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
		"Living the Extremes of Alaska" noon library program New! North Platte Public Library, 120 W 4th St

	4:00 pm	Last Blast of Summer New! Cody Park, 1601 N. Jeffers St., North Platte
		Pool Beginning at 4:00pm for the kids Unlimited Cody Park rides start at 5:00pm for the kids 1 ice cream cone for the kids Free hotdogs...
	8:30 pm	Outdoor Movie-Do You Believe? Hershey Ball Park, Hershey, NE
		Movie will start at Dusk "Do You Believe?" There will also be music, fellowship & popcorn. Please bring your lawn chairs & snacks!
	9:00 pm	Movies in the Park Cody Park Softball Fields
		Movie will start around dark, The BoxTrolls will be playing, Make sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets

Sat Aug 8	Carp Tour New! Lake Maloney (Outlet Area)
	The area near the main boat ramp's breakwater will be prebaited prior to this date so that common carp will be attracted to the area
	7:30 am	North Platte Farmer's Market Parkade Plaza, 6th and Dewey

	11:00 am	Art and Gift Gallery Abstract Experimentation Show Art and Gift Gallery, 516 N. Dewey

		Cody Park Concessions 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Enjoy the Cody Park concessions while you revel in the beauty of the park and even feed the animals.
	12:00 pm	Cody Park Rides 1402 N. Jeffers St.
		Kiddie rides at Cody Park, including a restored antique carousel.
	5:00 pm	Lincoln County Raceway Lincoln County Fairgrounds, West Hwy 30, North Platte
		Gates open at 5:00pm; Races start at 7:00pm

IN THIS ISSUE

Fort Cody Summer Music Series

Farmer's Market

Brady Days

Craft and Vendor Show

Fort Cody Summer Music Series

The Fort Cody Summer Music Series continues on July 30 with Dylan James and NaTasha Lee, opening for them is the Carr Family Cowboy Band.. Local openers play at 6, and the headline artist will take the stage at 7 p.m.

Admission is just $5, or you can buy a season pass for $25 - still a bargain for 6 concerts!

Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets or even a picnic supper. Concessions are available.

Inclement weather location the Quality Inn and Suites.

Farmer's Market

The North Platte Farmer's Market continues every Saturday 7:30am to 12:30pm in the Parkade Plaza in downtown North Platte.

Beginning July 7 and 9, the Market will also be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 3-6pm also in the Parkade Plaza.

Brady Days

For the finest in small town, rural Nebraska fun, don't miss Brady Days. July 31 - August 2, the fun includes dances, parades, outdoor movies, car show, turtle races and much, much more.

Kennedy Dailey Craft and Vendor Show

Kennedy with sister Jorja

A craft and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the D&N Center, 501 E. Walker Road in North Platte to raise money for the family of Kennedy Dailey, a 1-year-old girl who was born with a tumor in her leg as well as a blood platelet disorder.

The tumor on Dailey's leg has lessened in the last year, but medical expenses continue. The tumor resembles a birthmark. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is the scientific name.

Dan Sperry Shock Illusionist

Saturday, August 1st, Dan Sperry will take the stage at the North Platte Community Playhouse. With two different show times, there will be plenty of seats for everyone to join in on the fun of magic. Tickets are only $22 in advance or $26 at the door, or $17 for children and students. You can get them at the box office, or at dansperry.com!

Monster Truck Show

Monster Trucks at North Platte's Wild West Arena on August 1! See Wicked, King Krunch, Nitro and Unnamed & Untamed, plus BMX stunt team, tuff trucks and more!

Advance tickets at all Kwik Stop Stores in North Platte. Adult tickets $20, Youth tickets $15.

Movies in the Park

Enjoy the final Movies in the Park of the season on August 7th. Box Trolls will be showing. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray out to the Cody Park Softball fields. Sunset on August 7 is 8:54pm.

SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS!

Every now and then we get an email or phone call asking why something or other wasn't on our calendar. This makes us really sad!

We don't want to miss anything, but we don't always hear about things!

Please submit your events! You can email me at [email protected], or go to www.VisitNorthPlatte.com and click on the calendar link - then click on the "Submit Your Event" link and fill out the form!

Tourism Staff

Lisa Burke
Executive Director
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Muriel Clark
Assistant Director
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Ginger Ady
Meeting and Group Tour Sales
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Sue Twidwell
Office Administrator
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Part-Time Tourism Staff

Mary Hughes

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Helen Keslar

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Advisory Committee

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Commissioner Liaison