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Yanney Park Heritage Day

June 6

Yanney Park Heritage Day

Saturday, June 6th  |  8:30 am – 10:30 pm  |  Yanney Heritage Park

Kick off summer with Heritage Day at Yanney Park! Join the fun Saturday, June 6 with a day packed full of activities and entertainment!

Schedule details may change:

🍵  8:30 to 11:30am

Common Ground Coffee Truck
Start your day in the park with a drink from the coffee truck!
Peterson Senior Center Roundabout

🏃‍♂️  9:00am

Sue Bush Memorial 5k Run/Walk and Kids Lake Loop (approx. 1 mile)
Register by May 28 to receive a t-shirt. All ages, call 237-4644 for more information.

🌿  10:00am to 1:00pm

Botanical Garden Tour & Learning Stations
Enjoy walking around the botanical gardens while stopping to discover a new plant at one of the learning stations, and Thank-A-Volunteer with Chalk Art.

🍦  10:00am to 4:00pm

Cold Treats
South Parking Lot

🪷 10:30am to 11:30am

Yoga
Bring your own mat. Max 30 participants. Register at KPRreg.com
Michael Yanney Pavilion

🎣  11:00am to 1:00pm

Family Fishing Day
Have some family fun while fishing the stocked Yanney Lake. Some fishing equipment available to borrow. Adults need to have a Nebraska Fishing License.
Rademacher Shelter

🌭  11:00am to 1:00pm

Free Lunch by Kearney Optimist
Hot dog, chips and a treat served while supplies last.
Rotary Shelter

🖍️  11:00am to 2:00pm

America 250 Giant Coloring Sheets
Have some fun coloring on our giganic coloring pages!
ERC building

🥨  11:00am to 9:00pm

Concessions/Marina Open

🌈  12:00pm

Chalk Art by Numbers
Follow directions to join in on a chalk by numbers mural!
Sidewalk by Labyrinth

🚣  12:00 to 3:00pm

Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard Test Drives
with Cabela’s & Kearney Whitewater Association

🎯  12:00 to 4:00pm

Archery and Pellet Shooting
Put on by the NE Game & Parks Commission.
South of ERC building

📖  12:30 to 2:30pm

Storybook Walk
Enjoy a walk around the lake while reading an interactive story and engaging in fun activities.
Walk starts at Mitzi’s Pavilion

🇺🇸  1:00pm

Flag Raising
Flag pole on the south end of the park

🥏  1:00 to 5:00pm

Disc Golf Challenge
Test your skills throwing a disc with Kearney Disc Golf Club. Visit the booth for competitions and prizes.
North of Tower

🟢  1:30 to 4:00pm

BINGO
All ages welcome.
Peterson Senior Activity Center

🐥  3:00pm

Duck Race with Ducks Unlimited
Race will start at the White Water Trail entrance on the northeast end of the park. Race will end at the Turkey Creek pedestrian bridge on the southeast end of the park. Winners will be announced at 8:15pm at the Cope Amphitheater.
Tickets

🐾  3:00 to 4:30pm

Dog Trainer Session
Join us for a dog trainer session with Ducks Unlimited.
Broadfoot Beach

👩🏼‍🎨  3:00 to 6:00pm

Face Painting
Radamacher Shelter

⛹️‍♀️  3:00 to 6:00pm

Gaga Ball
A fast paced, high energy game played in an octagonal pit. The more players the better!
Near Mitzi’s Pavilion

🎪  4:00 to 8:30pm

Yanney Bash!
Inflatables, Games & Activities.

🍿  4:00 to 9:00pm

Food Fair
Peterson Senior Activity Center Roundabout

🎤  6:30 to 10:00pm

Musical Entertainment
6:30 to 8:00pm – Kimberly Meyer & Kendall Eugene
8:30 to 10:00pm – Rascal Martinez

🎆  Approx. 10:00pm

Fireworks Finale
Weather permitting

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