Calendar
Welcome to Whispering Pines’ event calendar, where each day is an opportunity to craft lasting memories. We believe life’s precious moments shine brightest in intimate settings, embracing the comfort of a home away from home.
Discover a mix of public events, cooking classes, and private gatherings thoughtfully curated for exclusive and personalized experiences. Many are available for reservation, either with an overnight stay or as standalone events.
Our private events are designed to elevate your stay beyond the ordinary. Whether it’s a romantic weekend getaway, a family reunion, or a milestone celebration, our calendar reflects our commitment to adding a personalized touch to every occasion.
Immerse yourself in bespoke experiences, finding comfort in our elegant accommodations and creating unforgettable memories. Let our calendar be your guide to moments of joy, laughter, and connection that linger long after your time at Whispering Pines.
Learn more about our offerings for private dining, catering, weddings, group events, and reservation packages and specials.
Welcome to Whispering Pines Spring Finds Behind the Pines
Our 2024 Spring Find launches Arbor Day week, April 22!
Whispering Pines B&B invites you to come behind the pines and meander our 6 acres of flower and water gardens.
Stop by our welcome log, say hello to Lumberjack Larry. Inside the mailbox, you’ll find a a map to guide you on an exploration around our property.
Take a selfie with the Award Winning 300-year-old Great Grandpa Oak Tree and then scout around for other Spring Tree-inspired finds.
# your selfie to win a dozen cookies or handcrafted tree cookie coasters . FREE
No overnight stay required. Open Dawn to Dusk..
Take a selfie’s with your favorite ‘Spring find behind the Pines’, # and enter to win!
Here’s a rundown of our finds:
Party patio
Great Grandpa Oakley
Birch bistro
Woodlands
Swing into spring
Window to waterfall
A LOVE OF TREES THAT GOES WAY, WAY, WAY BEYOND HUGGING.
Come celebrate Arbor Day with tree plantings, 5K/10K Fun Run & Walk, Home, Craft, & Garden Market, Parade, and NE Bloody Mary State Championship
More information and detailed schedule on Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce Website
Check back for any additional events at Whispering Pines B&B.
Book your stay to be a part of Arbor Day 2024!
Best of the Midwest Bloody Mary Championship
We going to try it again – because it’s fun! We entered last year and heard we were really close to judges choice. We’ve got a new recipe concoction we think might just be a winner!
Come taste for yourself on Sunday, April 28th at the Best of the Midwest Bloody Mary Championship.
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: The Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso, Nebraska City
Description: Come taste-test and vote for your favorite! $5 cover charge – tasting tickets are 5 for $10. 21 and over event.
Can’t make it…you can always order our Bloody Mary Board when you visit as an add-on.
Grab your spatulas and be ready to experiment with cooking various foods on the grill. Sample roasted meats, snacks, sides, and dessert. This is a hands-on demonstration.
To reserve your spot, register with Southeast Community College by May 6 – search “grill” here.
In addition to the registration fee, there is an $20 fee payable in class. Cash or check only for supplies.
There is Nothing like Grilled Pizza!
We’ll make a variety of pizzas, sauces, toppings, and even a dessert pizza! This is a fun night of cooking filled with flavors. You’ll take home pizza dough and you’ll never call for takeout pizza again!
From top to bottom, we’ll prepare the dough, make the sauces, chop and dice, sauté and bake pizza on the grill.
This is a hands-on/demonstration class where you’ll watch and we’ll put you to work, too.
Class is offered through Southeast Community College. Register by Thursday May 31 online. (Search Keyword: pizza).
*Class registration is $29. There is also a $30 supply fee associated with this class payable in class. Cash or check only for supply fee.
Schedule your private class or bring a group. Check out all cooking classes available.
You’ve been waiting all year long for the good deals and hidden treasures. That’s right, it’s time for the Nebraska City City Wide Garage Sales!
More details will follow with instructions on where to pick up maps.
More details will follow but the Nebraska City Creative District will be posting more soon.
Straight from the Nebraska City Tourism website:
A small-town celebration of freedom the way George Washington intended. Complete with live music, food trucks, cornhole , and an hour-long fireworks extravaganza of, yes, extravagant proportions! We are turning our traditional one-day Independence Day Celebration into a weekend event not to be missed! If you are not from around here, we recommend getting a room for the weekend; you’re going to want to stay.
Make it an overnight package and book now!
The 2024 festival is scheduled for June 29 & 30. Fireworks start at dusk.
Watch the awesome video and get details and schedule of events here as they develop.
The Central Avenue Farm to Fork offers a multi-course, family-style dining experience featuring dishes created by regional restaurateurs utilizing locally sourced products complemented with regional wine. Learn about regional producers, growers, and wineries through enjoying multiple courses of expertly crafted dishes at our unique and memorable dining experience in the center of historic Central Avenue. Craft beer will also be available for purchase.
Nebraska City’s 8th Annual Central Avenue Farm to Fork Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Cocktail Hour begins at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets include meal and wine.
TICKETS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE JUNE 1, 2024 – $125 through the official website but you can secure your tickets now when you book an overnight stay on August 17th or 18th. Select your room then select the ‘add-on’ with the option of 1 or 2 tickets.