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Events Near Dorchester NE

YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:45am
The Railyard
Lincoln, NE
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Seward's Annual Christmas Festival

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 5:30am
Courthouse Square
Seward, NE
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Miracle On The Square And Festival Of Trees

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 6:00pm
Jefferson County Courthouse
Fairbury, NE
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Taylor Fest

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 9:00pm
Bourbon Theatre
Lincoln, NE
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The Santa Fun Run and Walk

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:30am
Fleet Feet
Lincoln, NE
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Holiday Run

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 10:00am
Pioneers Park Nature Center
Lincoln, NE
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Carole Fest

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 3:00pm
St John's Catholic Church
Lincoln, NE
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Ducks Unlimited - 2025 Nebraska 55 Gun Calendar Raffle

Ducks Unlimited - 2025 Nebraska 55 Gun Calendar Raffle

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 7:00pm
Calendar Raffle
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Sounds of the Season

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 12:00pm
Gateway Mall
Lincoln, NE
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Falling Snow Craft and Vendor Fair

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 10:00am
Sandhills Global Event Center
Lincoln, NE
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Salt Valley Longbeards,NE

Salt Valley Longbeards,NE

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Lincoln, NE
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