Events

Rev up your engines, folks! It’s time for a cosmic collision of Cars, Stars, and Tacos – the ultimate trio of awesome! And guess what? You’re the VIP guest on this cosmic road trip.

Hop on board with your crew and join us on Saturday, May 16th for the most epic event of the season:

Cars ‘n’ Stars and Tacos Too! We’re talking mind-blowing vehicles at the car show, tantalizing food flavors courtesy of TBA, finger-lickin’ BBQ from TBA, and ice-cold refreshments from TBA.

But wait, there’s more! Dive into safe solar-viewing, snag some sweet raffle prizes, and gaze at the stars during an evening star party back at Branched Oak Observatory.

This CAR SHOW part of this event is FREE, with optional food and raffle tickets to spice things up. Get those calendars marked because this is one ride you won’t want to miss!

The Evening STAR SHOW is $10 for Adults, and $5 for Kids 5 to 15.

Got a killer set of wheels you want to flaunt? Be a part of the action as a car show participant! No matter the make, model, or age, if your ride’s got that ‘wow’ factor, we want YOU at Cars ‘n’ Stars and Tacos Too! And who knows, if your road-wonder strikes the spectator’s fancy, you might win a People’s Choice Award (complete with a cash prize).

For more information, click

Locations For the Event:
Car Show
Sam's Club Lincoln North parking lot
4900 North 27th Street
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (check-in begins at 10 AM for participants)
Car Registration $20
View Map

Star Show
Branched Oak Observatory
14300 NW 98th Street, Raymond, NE 68428
8:00 PM – midnight. $10 for Adults, $5 for Kids.

View Map

Additional BOO Volunteers are encouraged to join if available.

Confirmed volunteers to Sam's Club:

Confirmed volunteers to the BOO:

Volunteers: please check back here (as well as your messages) for event confirmation, cancelation, or postponement announcements.

Come create your own art at the BOO.

Kids ages 3 to 8, to enjoy stories of earth and space followed by craft time, kids will be able to take home their craft when finished. Kids attending will be free of charge. General admission otherwise is $5 each person.

All active duty, veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a day of fun and relaxation at the BOO. We will have a live band (Last Minute Band), food and beverage trucks, 501st Legion (Star Wars reenactment group), more details to follow. Free entrance for all military members.

Open to the General Public - FREE ADMISSION Join us

Come create your own art at the BOO.

No fireworks. An enjoyable and quieter alternative for you, your family and your leashed pets. Enjoy the summer evening underneath the starry skies and see natures fireworks, the fireworks nebula. Bring your own food for a picnic (no grills). Yard games, space crafts, chalk art, safe solar viewing and top it off with a tour of the night sky. Holiday special, admission $5 each, or $20 for families of 4 or more.

Join us if you can at the Merritt Reservoir Nebraska Star Party south of Valentine, Nebraska. For more details, go to https://nebraskastarparty.org

Open to the General Public - FREE ADMISSION Join us

Open to all first responders: Police, Fire, Rescue, ER Doctors and Nurses, Active duty and retired. Come and be recognized for your efforts in keeping our community safe. First responders and their immediate families enter free, general public $5 each or $20 for each family of 4 or more. Enjoy our food and beverage trucks, yard games, space crafts and raffle items, and check out our gift shop.