Events for September 16-22, 2025
The month is FLYING by- are you ready for some entertainment?
Macaroni, spaghetti, penne…
It’s PASTA NIGHT at the Elk’s Country Club. All the deliciousness happens on Wednesday evening! Amore!!
This is not a SCAM!
We are all on high alert for suspicious requests and hear all the chatter about not giving out your personal information, but scammers and AI are getting smarter and smarter. Learn how you can protect yourself, on Thursday (Sept 18) at 2pm at the Columbus Library during the Scams & Fraud Education program.
Art, Tapestries, Reception…
A Tapestry of Willa Cather’s Life Reception opens on Thursday (Sept 18) at 5pm in the Community Building. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and community as Impact Nebraska Artists organization members show original works inspired by Willa Cather.
What a ‘smokin’ deal!
Freddy’s & Firefighters – Fuel and Fill the Boot is Saturday, Sept 20 at 10:30am! Help raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association, enjoy lunch with our local heroes and check out one of the fire trucks! Eat Good Food. Meet Our Firefighters. Make A Difference!
Community Walk slated for Sept 20…
Mental Health issues and Suicide Prevention are a huge problem in today’s world. Too many are struggling and don’t know what to do sometimes. Join the Out of the Darkness Walks across Nebraska on Saturday and show your support. The walk is held at the Pawnee Park Stadium and starts at 1pm.
Ohhh the HORROR…
Are you ready to get that heart racing and the adrenaline pumping! Look no further – the Circus of Horror is at the Riverside Lounge this SATURDAY. Two shows: 6:30 and 8pm. Be ready for screams and nightmares!!
Wellness Center Grand Opening
On Sunday, Sept 21, load up the car and head to Lindsay! They will be showcasing their new state-of-the-art Wellness Center facility starting at 9am. View Lindsay Area Development Agency’s hard work and enjoy rolls, coffee and juice!
Are you balanced and full of gratitude?
Autumn is upon us and Root & Relic Apothecary are hosting an Autumn Equinox Gathering: Balance & Gratitude Ceremony on Monday, Sept 22. Guided meditation, candle lighting, spiced cider or harvest tea while you set meaningful intentions as we enter the winter months. Space is limited so don’t hesitate!
So, where can we learn more?
Just click on VisitColumbusNE.com and head to our events tab to find more to do in Platte County! It’s time to make that schedule of fall fun!!
What’s happening after this week?
Mid-September is here, so let’s make the most of it!!
Dine at Runza Teammates Fundraiser (Sept 23)
Wing Night with CART (Sept 24) at Esther Park to Hwy 14 Brewery.
The Last Campfire RV Expo – (Sept 26-28) Ag Park
51st Annual Columbus Marching Festival is Sat. Sept. 27 with the parade at 10 am and field competition at 1pm. There is a new route using 14th street past Frankfort Square. It is also NSBA-sanctioned competition featuring 20 bands competing across six classifications! Come out and support this fantastic event!
Sweet Harvest Popcorn Shoppe Customer Appreciation Event (Sept 26 & 27) – great deals ahead!!
St. Michael’s Parish & Historical Society Fall Festival, Tarnov (Sat, Sept 27)
And so much more!!
You know what to do! Get to our website!
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