# Meetups Events In Kearney - **Category**: Meetups - **Type**: format ## Audience - **Followers**: 517.2k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/51d4c1d0-3987-11ee-a7dd-9d91d18b35cf-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d66c8da0-9b51-11f0-93a9-35e48db79af3-rimg-w200-h200-dc908f91-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b7265220-94ec-11f0-8711-89c9b64759d8-rimg-w200-h200-dcd2d4d2-gmir ## About Discover meetups in Kearney designed for every interest and community. From startup networking events and entrepreneur gatherings to coffee meetups, fitness groups, singles meetups, creative communities, and casual social events, there’s always something happening near you.
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Explore upcoming meetups in Kearney and join communities that inspire you. ## Meetups Events in Kearney - **Event Name**: One Author Kearney: Patti Callahan Henry - **Description**: The Kearney Public Library Foundation and the library proudly present an evening with Patti Callahan Henry! A book signing will follow the presentation. This is a free, ticketed event. Sign up online at https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=36 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/one-author-kearney-patti-callahan-henry/200030665091022 - **Venue**: The World Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zMzdkYTFmN2RjOGFkYzA4ZGU2Mjk4NzdjNzk0ZjJhMzNkOTY0MjEwZDMwMjNjNjE5NWRlZjYxYmMwNjk5ZGQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODY2MzMyMQ.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, parades - **Event Name**: Trivia Night WEDNESDAY 7p - Buffalo Wild Wings - Kearney NE @LeaderBoardGames - **Description**: Trivia Game Night at Buffalo Wild Wings - Kearney NE every WEDNESDAY at 7pm! Test your knowledge, compete for prizes, and enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia and laughter with your team. Free to Play - have to Play to WIN PRIZES! Trivia Night features a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Wed Sep 16 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/trivia-night-wednesday-7p-buffalo-wild-wings-kearney-ne-leaderboardgames/200030652544039 - **Venue**: Buffalo Wild Wings - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85MTMyOGY3ODAyY2M0NmZlYzIyYWI4MGZiN2UxNmFhNDczOGY5N2ZkZWEwNGZhZGMwZGQ4ZTliMWU5ZDQ2MGFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ4MzgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODQzMzA1OQ.avif - **Categories**: Contests, Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Big Idea Buffalo County 2026 - **Description**: Join us for an exciting night of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community! 📅 Date: October 29, 2026 🕠 Doors Open: 5:00 PM | Pitches Begin: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The World Theatre, Kearney, NE 🎟 Admission: FREE ✨ What to expect: 10 live business idea p - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Oct 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/big-idea-buffalo-county-2026/200030661514730 - **Venue**: The World Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTg1NDhlYmEzODQxZTMwNDUxZTEwZTI0YzExNjhiNWM4NTNhYzNkMjYwNjJjMTJjYmM5YzgyMzExMzRkNTE2OS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg1OTQ2MzA.avif - **Categories**: Business, Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Nebraska Housing Advocate Grill Out - **Description**: Nebraskans deserve safe, accessible, and affordable housing. Join the movement to fight for Nebraskans' rights to fair housing! Enjoy FREE hot dogs, burgers, and sides (vegan included)! Consider bringing a side or dessert to share! Connect with other pa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 48 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/nebraska-housing-advocate-grill-out/200030497558000 - **Venue**: Harmon Park, Sertoma Shelter, 3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81MGExODRkMjczMjZmZDEwMWZiYjc0ZjRkNWE0ZWM5ODJkZjU1ZjRkOTcwZTI1MzdhOWIzZTQ4NDgzMzNkYjM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODM2MTEzMg.avif - **Categories**: dog - **Event Name**: Middle School Youth Gathering - **Description**: Save the date! Registration opens in the fall. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/middle-school-youth-gathering/200030535878134 - **Venue**: Younes Conference Center South Kearney NE - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iNTBmYTM4YzJhMzc1ZDI1MGFjZTVkNTBiNGEzMDE4MTQwZDJhZjM2Mjc4NTNhNTVmMmYxNjZjYWNhMjk5ZGEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2U4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODM2MTE0Ng.avif - **Event Name**: Knot Just Knitting - **Description**: Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? Have a project under construction? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems, and learn something new. Drop in - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/knot-just-knitting/200030648805205 - **Venue**: 2020 1st Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jOGY4MzQ4OGY2OWUxMDdiMzNiNjg5Mzc3MzhhODU5MThlYTRkNTA3YjBmZWQ3N2ZlMTdkMDAyZWFlZjkyODUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2I4OTg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODM2MTE0NQ.avif - **Categories**: Art ## Trending Events in Kearney - **Event Name**: 38th Jesse James BBQ Cookout - **Description**: KCBS sanctioned State Championship BBQ Contest at the Jesse James Festival in Kearney, MO since 1988. - **Venue**: Kearney Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a30d39e9a0e8d6f9c1f0f280500236475abaa71ea33dfbc36ed767a460282253-rimg-w1200-h848-dc481808-gmir?v=1788190344 - **Event Name**: Jesse James Parade - **Description**: Reminder!! 2026 parade applications are due at the end of the month!! We look forward to seeing everyone there! - **Venue**: Kearney, Missouri - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/34ce6fced2997bf3a90193eea2efc80e7726af7fbac96386f4fe5865d4b046fa-rimg-w683-h500-dc6878a8-gmir?v=1788449310 - **Event Name**: Tri-City Storm vs. Sioux Falls Stampede - **Venue**: Viaero Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d2b3d730-a254-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1787862063 - **Event Name**: Washburn Ichabods at Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium - **Venue**: Ron and Carol Cope Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/75df2350-a648-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080818-gmir.png?v=1788296557 - **Event Name**: Nebraska-Kearney Lopers vs. Washburn Ichabods - **Venue**: Ron & Carol Cope Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fb850200-65b5-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1200-h514-dc031114-gmir.jpg?v=1781196771 - **Event Name**: United Against Hunger - **Description**: Help Feed Hungry Neighbors Join friends, family, co-workers and club members for a fun day of packing meals for neighbors in need on October 1. Shifts are approximately 2 hours each throughout the day. According to the Foodbank of the Heartland, 12% of - **Venue**: Kearney, NE SportsPlex - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e25618575709dcf255ba38c58d3d8ca0de040ce27c371bdfb824110190cb20f9-rimg-w965-h410-dc181828-gmir?v=1788719749 - **Event Name**: Kearney’s 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest - **Description**: 🎉 Celebrate 15 Years of Community, Tradition & Fun! Join the Kearney Enrichment Council for one of Kearney's favorite annual traditions as we celebrate the 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest! Spend the day enjoying live entertainment, delicio - **Venue**: 106 S Jefferson St, Kearney, MO - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a9d2793eb133276d3e97c4bb9fc3bc8ff1980f934789d52299856ebc02e02be8-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787897063 - **Event Name**: Nebraska-Kearney Lopers vs. Pittsburg State Gorillas - **Venue**: Ron & Carol Cope Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/aeaf8200-a00e-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787612034 - **Event Name**: SoulFest's Fall Show - **Description**: 🍂✨ Fall into Magic at SoulFest Nebraska! ✨🍂 Saturday, September 26th | Kearney, NE Mark your calendars and gather your soul-tribe—Fall SoulFest is BACK and bigger than ever! Join us for a day filled with wonder, connection, creativity, and all the mystic - **Venue**: Buffalo County Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/986f40f8fcd94dbff2ae40ac68b5074548526c33d64d96955f1534248519716b-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787365243 ## Browse Meetups Events by Date - [Meetups Events Today in Kearney](https://allevents.in/kearney/meetups--today) - [Meetups Events This Weekend in Kearney](https://allevents.in/kearney/meetups--this-weekend) - [Meetups Events in September in Kearney](https://allevents.in/kearney/meetups--september) - [Meetups Events in October in Kearney](https://allevents.in/kearney/meetups--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Meetups events in Kearney? - **A:** One Author Kearney: Patti Callahan Henry (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at The World Theatre), Trivia Night WEDNESDAY 7p - Buffalo Wild Wings - Kearney NE @LeaderBoardGames (Wed Sep 16 2026 at Buffalo Wild Wings), Big Idea Buffalo County 2026 (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 05:00 pm at The World Theatre), Nebraska Housing Advocate Grill Out (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:30 pm at Harmon Park, Sertoma Shelter, 3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845), Middle School Youth Gathering (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Younes Conference Center South Kearney NE). - **Q**: What Meetups events are happening in Kearney in September 2026? - **A:** One Author Kearney: Patti Callahan Henry (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at The World Theatre), Trivia Night WEDNESDAY 7p - Buffalo Wild Wings - Kearney NE @LeaderBoardGames (Wed Sep 16 2026 at Buffalo Wild Wings), Nebraska Housing Advocate Grill Out (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:30 pm at Harmon Park, Sertoma Shelter, 3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845), Knot Just Knitting (Tue Sep 15 2026 at 2020 1st Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847). - **Q**: How can I find Meetups events in Kearney? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Meetups events in Kearney on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Meetups events in Kearney? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Meetups events in Kearney? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Meetups events in Kearney include The World Theatre, Buffalo Wild Wings, Harmon Park, Sertoma Shelter, 3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Meetups events in Kearney? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Meetups events in Kearney include Kearney Public Library, Leaderboard Games - Trivia & BINGO, Big Idea Buffalo County. - **Q**: Are there any online Meetups events available? - **A:** Yes, many Meetups events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Meetups events in Kearney? - **A:** Follow the Meetups category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Meetups events are listed in Kearney. ## Meetups from nearby cities - [Meetups in Minden](https://allevents.in/minden-ne/meetups) - [Meetups in Holdrege](https://allevents.in/holdrege/meetups)