Thursday, July 1
- Bands on Broadway on the 18th Plaza in downtown Scottsbluff; 6-9 p.m.; performances are by High Horses and The Victory Underground; many businesses in downtown Scottsbluff will be open on this day until 6 p.m.
- New exhibit starts at West Nebraska Arts Center in Scottsbluff, “Resilience – The President’s Show,” exhibit runs from July 1 to Aug. 1
- Free summer movie “Happy Feet,” 1:30 p.m. at The Midwest Theater in downtown Scottsbluff, for more information, go to midwesttheater.com.
Friday, July 2
- “F9 – The Fast Saga is Back!,” 9 p.m. at Midwest SkyView Drive-in in Scottsbluff, for more information, go to midwesttheater.com.
- Western Wildlife Art Show at Fort Robinson State Park, July 2-4; The annual Western Wildlife Art Show typically features 25-30 artists whose work reflects the show’s name – western and wildlife themes. Held in conjunction with the Crawford Fourth of July celebration, the art show is located at Fort Robinson State Park in the Vet Building and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. July 2-3 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 4. State park stickers are required.
- Independence Day Celebration in Kimball, July 2-4, for more information, go to visitkimball.com
- Camp Clarke Stampede Rodeo at Morrill County Fairgrounds in Bridgeport, event continues July 3
Saturday, July 3
- Scottsbluff Summer Farmer’s Market, 8-11 a.m., Downtown Scottsbluff 18th Street Plaza (Event is held every Saturday through September)
- “F9 – The Fast Saga is Back!,” 9 p.m. at Midwest SkyView Drive-in in Scottsbluff, for more information, go to midwesttheater.com.
- Allred Brothers Annual Fireworks Show, show starts at 9:10 p.m at Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering. Front-row seats for lawn chair viewing or stay in your car viewing; pre-show food trucks, entertainment & more. Free admission, although free-will donations are encouraged to help fund the only large-scale fireworks show in the Gering/Scottsbluff area.
- Ice Cream Safari at Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; normal admission prices plus $3 for each ice cream pass; members admitted for free plus $3 for each ice cream pass Western Wildlife Art Show at Fort Robinson State Park, July 2-4; The annual Western Wildlife Art Show typically features 25-30 artists whose work reflects the show’s name – western and wildlife themes. Held in conjunction with the Crawford Fourth of July celebration, the art show is located at Fort Robinson State Park in the Vet Building and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. July 2-3 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 4. State park stickers are required.
- Crawford 4th of July Celebration, July 3-4; The Crawford 4th of July celebration returns with the Old West Trail Rodeo at 8 p.m. each night, followed by fireworks on Independence Day. Other events include the annual White River Trail 5K run, a parade, kids’ games and more.
- Independent Day Celebration in Kimball, July 2-4, for more information, go to visitkimball.com
- Camp Clarke Stampede Rodeo at Morrill County Fairgrounds in Bridgeport, event continues July 3
Sunday, July 4
- 4th of July 4-person Golf Scramble at Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering, tee times until 2 p.m.
- Ice Cream Safari at Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; normal admission prices plus $3 for each ice cream pass; members admitted for free plus $3 for each ice cream pass
- Camp Clarke Stampede Rodeo at Morrill County Fairgrounds in Bridgeport, event continues July 4
- Western Wildlife Art Show at Fort Robinson State Park, July 2-4; The annual Western Wildlife Art Show typically features 25-30 artists whose work reflects the show’s name – western and wildlife themes. Held in conjunction with the Crawford Fourth of July celebration, the art show is located at Fort Robinson State Park in the Vet Building and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. July 2-3 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 4. State park stickers are required.
- Crawford 4th of July Celebration, July 3-4; The Crawford 4th of July celebration returns with the Old West Trail Rodeo at 8 p.m. each night, followed by fireworks on Independence Day. Other events include the annual White River Trail 5K run, a parade, kids’ games and more.
- 4th of July Barbecue at Fort Robinson State Park, 11:30 a.m.; Fort Robinson State Park will once again host its annual Fourth of July BBQ. The grills will be fired up and ready to feed the crowds after the Crawford Independence Day parade in downtown Crawford.
- Independence Day Celebration in Kimball, July 2-4, for more information, go to visitkimball.com
Wednesday, July 7
• 45th annual Fur Trade Days in Chadron, July 7-11; A celebration of buck skinners, traders and Native Americans
