Community Calendar
2026 Wayne Chicken Show Vendor Registration
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Calling All Food and Craft/Handmade Goods Vendors! We cannot wait to see you at the 2026 Wayne Chicken Show - July 10th, 11th, & 12th! The Wayne Chicken Show draws thousands of visitors from all of the US and believe it or not, some from overseas! We ...
Cram the Van: WSC Food Drive
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday, November 17 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm | Dollar General West & Pac N Save Tuesday, November 18 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm | Quality Foods
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nov 17 @ 7pm-8pm The Wayne Greenhouse: 215 E 10th St. $35 to reserve your spot!
Fables & Foundations | Senior Art Exhibit
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Senior Exhibit: Aidyn Baloun & Rylee Ross Nordstrand Visual Art Gallery | Conn Library at WSC Reception: Wed, November 19 | 4:30pm Open November 19 - Mid-January 2026
NSIC Quarterfinal Matchup: WSC Volleyball Pre-game Social
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Tuesday, Nov 18 | 4:30-5:45pm (6:00pm game) Bebee Family Atrium Food, Jonnie Byrd Brewing Co refreshments, rally towels, and conversation! **first 50 attendees to the pre-game social receive a free game ticket and rally towel
St. Mary's Catholic School Soup Supper
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 18 @ 5:30pm Free-will donation with proceeds going to better our amazing school's needs.
Simplify Your Holidays Workshop | Hosted by LOVA & Freyday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 18 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm | Collective Flow Studio & Events 316 Main Street in Wayne A workshop for moms seeking a more meaningful and peaceful holiday season
Trivia Night at the Max
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
November 18th @ 7:00pm | The Max Bar & Grill $5 per person, benefiting the WSC Speech and Debate Team Prizes: 1st Place - $35 Gift Card to the Max 2nd Place - $20 Gift Card to the Max 3rd Place - $10 Gift Card to the Max
Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, March 4 @ 7:30pm Ramsey Theatre Livestream: www.wsc.edu/watch-live
Mariachi Negro Y Oro & String Ensembles
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday November 19 @ 7:30pm Dr. Ray Kelton Instrumental Rehearsal Room & Ramsey Theatre
Wayne America, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for Wayne America, Inc.
Plains Writer Series: Charles Peek and Shyla Shehan
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, October 23 @ 2:00pm Humanities Lounge, Wayne State College
Christmas In Wayne - Festival of Trees Participation
For registration details click the registration link and follow the prompts. There is no cost for Chamber members to participate. For non-members, it is $100 and you will be invoiced upon completing registration.
Christmas in Wayne: Festival of Trees
4:00 PM
Participating businesses will decorate a tree and the public will vote for their favorites! Happening November 20 - November 22 in the Wayne City Auditorium. Viewing hours: November 20 @ 4:00pm-8:00pm / November 21 @ 10:00am-6:00pm / November 22 @ ...
Rotary Soup Supper
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Wayne Rotary Club will be hosting a soup supper from 4:30pm-7:00pm in the Wayne City Auditorium.
Christmas In Wayne - Holiday Punch Card Promo!
For registration details click the registration link and follow the prompts. There is no cost for Chamber members to participate. For non-members, it is $100 and you will be invoiced upon completing registration.
Recycled Read Pop-up Sale
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brought to you by the Wayne Public Library! Stop in and browse our selection of gently used books — perfect for holiday reading or gift-giving! Location: Old City Hall – 306 Pearl St. in Wayne Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Christmas in Wayne: Community Caroling
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join Kaki Ley and fellow community members as they sing classic Christmas carols throughout downtown! Caroling will begin at 6:00pm in the alley by 210 Main Street (Refind & Refresh).
Christmas in Wayne: Parade of Lights
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Our Parade of Lights is at 6:30pm and begins at 6th and Main Street. Entries will drive south on Main Street.
Christmas in Wayne: Visit Santa!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Visit Santa for photos and Christmas list desires following the Parade of Lights, from 6:30pm-8:00pm at The Coop Event Space (121 N Pearl St.)
Viaero Wireless Celebrates The Parade of Lights 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
We will provide homemade hot cocoa and decorate your own sugar cookies before, during and after the Parade of Lights.
Wicked: For Good [PG] *A two-week hold-over
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Harvey by Mary Chase
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday/Friday/Saturday @ 7pm | Nov 20 - Nov 22, 2025 Sunday @ 2pm | Nov 23, 2025 in Black Box Theatre | Peterson Fine Arts Hall
Chamber Coffee - Festival of Trees
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Weekly Chamber Coffee, every Friday at 10:00 am! Enjoy some coffee and check in with the community.
31st Annual Christmas-N-Carroll Craft Show
6:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Friday, Nov 21 @ 6-9pm Saturday, Nov 22 @ 8:30am-1pm Carroll City Auditorium, Free Admission
Christmas in Wayne: Holiday Trivia Night
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join Us for Holiday Trivia Night presented by the Wayne Public Library & Wayne America Inc.! Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Wayne City Auditorium Cash Bar Provided by the Eagles Club! Register Your Team (4–6 people) by calling 402-375-2240 or email ...
Recycled Read Pop-up Sale
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Brought to you by the Wayne Public Library! Stop in and browse our selection of gently used books — perfect for holiday reading or gift-giving! Location: Old City Hall – 306 Pearl St. in Wayne Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Mobile Food Pantry Truck
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
First Come, First Served! Saturday, March 29 at 9:30am All food will arrive pre-boxed and distributed in the church parking lot. We ask that you remain in your vehicle; the church building will not be open for any reason. Journey Christian Church ...
Dreamer's Place Chili Cookoff & Husker Watch Party
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us at Dreamer's Place for our Chili Cookoff on Saturday, October 26, at 5:00 PM! Enjoy a night of great food, friendly competition, and football as we broadcast the Nebraska vs. Ohio State game. Entry is just $5 for adults, and kids eat free! ...
Aloha Nights: Concert & Fundraiser for the WSC Baseball Team
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
November 22, 2025 in the WSC Wildcat Dome Social Hour ft. Brandon McDaniel '07 LA Dodgers VP of Player Performance | 5:30pm-7:00pm Tegan Nissen Concert | 7:00pm-9:00pm Food/Drinks/Giveaways/Silent Auction/Games/Concert Tickets: $75 in advance, $100 at ...
Ladies Night at Grossenburg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 25th | 5:00-8:00pm 1819 Chiefs Way, Wayne NE 20% off All John Deere License Merch Food & Drinks provided, and every lady will receive a free gift while supplies last!
WSC Men's & Women's Basketball vs. Augustana
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Women @ 5:30pm | Men @ 7:30pm Purchase tickets at wscwildcats.com/tickets
LifeServe Community Blood Drive at Wayne Fire Hall
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
8:00am-1:00pm on Thursday, October 30 at the Fire Hall Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.
Free Will Donation Thanksgiving Dinner
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
November 26 | 12:00pm-2:00pm Wayne Community Activity Center 901 W 7th Street All proceeds will go to local food pantires
Cheersgiving: Wayne America's Hometown Pub Crawl
7:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Start your Thanksgiving festivities early with Cheersgiving, our hometown pub crawl! Join your fellow turkeys and gobble 'til you wobble throughout Wayne America. DATE: Wednesday, November 26 TIME: 7:00pm - ? THEME: Sweater Weather, aka wear your ...
Thanksgiving Day at the Bakery
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This Thanksgiving, our doors are open — not just as a bakery, but as a home. 🕊️ If you have no place to go, can’t afford a meal, or simply don’t want to spend the day alone — you are family here. We’ll be hosting a homemade buffet-style Thanksgiving ...
Small Business Saturday Holiday Market
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wayne City Auditorium & The Coop at Johnnie Byrd November 29 @ 9:00am-2:00pm Free Entry Over 40 vendors
WSC Men's & Women's Basketball vs. Hesston College (Kan.)
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Men’s @ 5:00pm | Women’s @ 7:00pm Purchase tickets at wscwildcats.com/tickets
Cocoa & Carols
7:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday, December 5 @ 7:30pm Saturday, December 6 @ 4:00pm Peterson Fine Arts @ WSC
Wildcat Bar & Grill Holiday Dinner
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
February 14th from 5:00p-9:00p **Please call 402-369-6820 to reserve by February 9th Main Dish Options: prime rib, grilled chicken, butterfly shrimp Sides Options: lettuce salad, green beans, baked potato, dinner roll
Puzzle Race at Blends and Boards
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wayne Public Library Puzzle Race hosted by Blends & Boards! October 11 at 1:00pm Prizes will be awarded to the winners! Sign up by contacting the Library.
Christmas in Winside
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 6th - Holiday Tour of Homes | 1:00pm-4:00pm - Santa at the Auditorium | 4:00pm-6:30pm - Christmas Lights in the Park | 7:00pm
Retirement Party/Open House for Diane Peters
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
After 43 years, Diane Peters is retiring as Assistant Bookkeeper from Wayne Community Schools! Saturday, December 6 from 2:00-5:00pm State Nebraska Bank & Trust - Campus Branch Gym
President's Holiday Gala | WSC Black & Gold Series
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 @ 2:00pm Ramsey Theatre Tickets: $10/general public // Free for Faculty, Staff, Students
Special Events Committee
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Special Events assists in planning the community events. If you like event planning and design this would be a great creative outlet.
Business & Industry Committee
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The monthly meeting of the Business & Industry (B&I) Committee.
Wayne Pickleball Tournament
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 Pool play begins at 9am with tournament to follow $20/team. Prizes will be awarded to 1st place. Open doubles tournament format. Register by December 8 at cac.cityofwayne.org
Wayne America, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for Wayne America, Inc.
Business After Hours- Elkhorn Valley Bank
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Please join us at Elkhorn Valley Bank. All are invited to join the EVB Team for an evening of drinks, hor d’oeuvres, and socializing. Enter for a chance to win one of our holiday raffles!
Youth New Year's Party at the Library!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, December 31 | 11:00am-12:00pm Snacks, games, a photo booth and a balloon drop!