Calendar of Events

No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the Platte Center . Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important. 

Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to add it for you.

Upcoming Events

Glow Sand Volleyball

Begins: 5/30/2025 - 6:00 PM
Ends: 5/31/2025 - 1:00 am

Glow Sand Volleyball 

May 30th @ 6pm 
George hoadley Park
Tournament Style 

UPDATED: ALL SPOTS ARE FULL

Hosted By: Platte Center Activties Committee

FUN RUN

Begins: 6/28/2025 - 8:00 am
Ends: 6/28/2025 - 10:30 am

St. John's Lutherna School ^ Daycare
8th Annual 

RED WHITE & BLESSED FUN RUN

Saturday June 28th 2025
Starts at 8 am @ Elmowood Park in Platte Center


Register Online
 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=141273

5k to 1 Mile
Toddler Trot
Bounce Houses

Click link for all registration and pricing.

Lawnmower Poker Run 2025

Begins: 6/28/2025 - 2:00 pm
Ends: 6/28/2025 - 5:30 pm

REGISTRATION 1- PM @ ELMWOOD PARK SHELTER
POKER RUN STARTS AT 2PM PLEASE GET YOUR HANDS PRIOR SHELTER WILL BE SET UP AT 1PM TO PURCHASE HANDS AND REGISTER

MANDATORY AND NEW THIS YEAR!!! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FLAG ATTACHED TO WHATEVER IT IS YOU ARE DRIVING (LAWNMOWER, GOLF CART, ATV ETC.) FLAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DAY OF EVENT IF YOU COME WITHOUT.

$10 PER HAND - CASH PAYOUT
LAWNMOWER
POKER RUN
SAT JUNE 28| 2PM

TRAILER PARKING
AVAILABLE @ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
M 1ST & C STREET

CASH ONLY TO PURCHASE A HAND
TURN IN HANDS BY 5PM @
ELMWOOD PARK SHELTER

LAWNMOWERS, GOLF CARTS, BIKES, SCOOTERS, ATV'S ALL WELCOM

4th of July Demo Derby

Begins: 7/4/2025 - 2:00 pm
Ends: 7/4/2025 - 8:00 pm

Friday July 4th, 2025 Demo Derby:


Hosted by: Platte Center Volunteer Fire Department & American Legion Post 283

Kids Power Wheels- Before Derby Starts

Limited Weld Class: $2500, $1500, $1000, $600, $400

Bone Stock Class: $2500, $1500, $1000, $600, $400

90's & Newer Class: $1500, $1000, $500, $300, $200

Van Class- $100 Entry
Winner Takes all

Each Class has 1 Madd Dog -$500

Rules for All Classes: Any set of rules in State of Nebraska are allowed no kicker cars

Check In 9 am-1:00PM

Pit meeting 1 pm

Start 2 pm

 

Lunch Stand, Beer Stand, 50th Year t-shirts:$20, Band to be Announced After Derby Stay for Music and Cold Beer

 

Pits (Car + Driver) $60

Pit Pass: $30

General Admin: $20

10 & Under: FREE

 

More information contact - Jesse Barber 402.910.5320

Platte Center 2025 Mud Volleyball

Begins: 7/19/2025 - 9:00 am
Ends: 7/19/2025 - 6:00 pm

Platte Center Mud Volleyball 

Saturday July 19 @ mud Volleyball Courts

$110 per team- due at sign up
Any combination of players, up to 6. TEAMS CANNOT HAVE MORE GUYS THAN GIRLS.

Must be 18 years old or older to play.

Every player MUST wear shoes in the pits. there will be awaiver for to sign and a rule sheet handed out on the day of the tournament. 

PLATTE CENTER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS.

 

Make Checks payable to:
Platte Center Mud Volleyball
PO Box 304, Platter Center, NE 68653
or Venmo @PlatteCenter-MudVolleyball 

 

Questions? Text Kelly Arndt
(402) 270-9938