May 26, 2017, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ La Vista Community Center
May 31, 2017, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Library
Create a summer journal and finds ways to beat the summer boredom. Reading cards will be available. Open to all ages!
May 25, 2017 - May 28, 2017, All Day @ Various locations
Set aside Memorial Day weekend on your family’s calendar for our Salute to Summer Festival, which is scheduled for May 25-28. For more information about the festival, visit our website, www.salutetosummer.org.
May 25, 2017, 6:00 PM @ City Hall parking lot - Blue Star Memorial
The Salute to Summer Festival will begin with this event, honoring all of our veterans and active-duty military members and their families. This event will take place at the City’s Blue Star Memorial, which serves as a remembrance of all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. Featured speaker Major Joseph A. Eggen, Commander Enlisted Strength Company, U.S. Army National Guard Patriotic musical performances, ROTC demonstration & more! If you have a loved one who lost their life serving our country in the armed forces, we would like to honor them by reading their name during the event. Please call City Hall (402-593-6410) with that information.
May 25, 2017, 6:00 PM @ Community Center
Age divisions: 5-6, 7-9, 10-14 and 15-Adult (Age divisions may be adjusted as needed. Kids ages 3-4 can participate in open racing while older age groups are competing.) Bring your favorite Hot Wheels, Matchbox or similar-sized car and compete against your peers for bragging rights and prizes! No car? No problem! We will provide one for you. This tournament-style event is free and participants will have the opportunity to race multiple times. Come early and test the track! Spectators welcome!
May 26, 2017, 5:00 PM - May 27, 2017, 12:00 AM @ Central Park Tennis Courts
Music from DJ K DuB from 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Sponsored by the Helmet and Shield Foundation.
May 26, 2017, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ La Vista Keno
Registration begins at 3 p.m. People’s Choice awards for the best vehicle and motorcycle will determine the winners (no classes). Open to cars, trucks and motorcycles. Cruise of La Vista at 7:30 p.m. Beer Garden T-Shirts Fireworks
May 26, 2017, 6:00 PM @ City Hall Complex
Food. Fun. Fireworks. All free! Attend one of the biggest community events of the year! Stop outside City Hall for free food and tons of family fun. We’ll have: • Free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips & drinks (while supplies last) • A free book to every child in attendance • A climbing wall • Fun with chalk art • Bounce houses for big & litte kids • Face painting • Fun games for the whole family • A GRAND FIREWORKS FINALE! Plus, a free concert from Velvet Crush. Sponsored by the La Vista Community Foundation. Food donations accepted for the Tri-City Food Pantry.
May 27, 2017, 4:00 PM - May 28, 2017, 12:00 AM @ Central Park Tennis Courts
Live music from Johnny Knucklehead (4-7:30 p.m.) and Charm School Dropouts (8 p.m.-midnight). Sponsored by the Helmet and Shield Foundation.
May 28, 2017, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ La Vista Municipal Pool
Music and more! All free!
May 31, 2017, 10:00 AM @ Library
Head to the Library and fill a bag with summer activity packs and book recommendation lists. Talk with librarians about the summer reading program and enjoy the library, too! Registration is not required for this program.