Arts, culture, community organizations, civic events, libraries, museums, recreation, philanthropy, and public participation.
The Reuters Institute’s 2026 U.S. Digital News Report says trust in news fell five percentage points to 25 percent while search traffic and television audiences continued shifting toward platforms.
The 173rd Upperville Colt & Horse Show concluded June 7 after headline wins by Daniel Bluman, McLain Ward and Amanda Steege, followed by a June 8 Wall of Honor ceremony report.
Lock and Dam 4’s July 25 open house brought 862 visitors to Alma, alongside the Chamber’s expanded Best Dam Day programming and stronger participation from local businesses.
The Montana Brewers Association’s 2026 Summer Rendezvous was scheduled for Aug. 1 at Memorial Park in Helena, with Montana breweries, craft-beer samples, food vendors and a $25 listed ticket price.
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has listed Market After Dark for Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Event details including hours, vendors and entertainment have not been specified in the available information.
Richmond’s city-produced Festival of Arts is continuing through August at the Dogwood Dell amphitheater, with programming across music, dance, theater and comedy.
One Night of Queen, performed by Gary Mullen & The Works, is scheduled to appear at Casper’s Ford Wyoming Center on Aug. 12, 2026.
The 2026 Western Montana Fair was scheduled to run through Aug. 2 at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, while Missoula County planned a three-night motorsports program for all three fair dates.
St. Paul City Council approved more than $3.3 million in Sales Tax Revitalization funding July 8, including more than $2.1 million for neighborhood capital projects and more than $1.1 million for arts and cultural projects.
Virginia Beach will recognize Betsy Atkinson and John Brewington at a free public ceremony Aug. 6 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.
Milwaukee’s annual Bronzeville Week is scheduled for Aug. 1-8, bringing more than 25 events focused on African-American culture, history, art, commerce and entertainment to the Bronzeville area.
Mayor Kaohly Her announced plans to close three St. Paul encampments, with Pig’s Eye Park scheduled to be the first site addressed in August.
The 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair is underway at Lincoln’s Sandhills Global Event Center and is scheduled to continue through Aug. 8.
Newark and the Trust for Public Land broke ground July 4 on Broadway Park, a planned two-acre green space in the North Ward near Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary School.
The Festival of the St̓əč̓as is scheduled for Aug. 14 at Heritage Park, with programming focused on Squaxin culture, the Deschutes Estuary and community outreach.
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico lists MAC en el Barrio, an educational program centered on art, community and social transformation, from Aug. 3 through Sept. 2.
Gen Con 2026 runs through Aug. 2 at the Indiana Convention Center and includes programming at Lucas Oil Stadium. The related Block Party is also scheduled through Sunday.
The Mexican Consulate of Omaha began its planned Aug. 1, 2026, relocation from 7444 Farnam St. to 330 North 117th St., moving its public-service operation farther west in Omaha.
A July 1 conditional-use decision allows Prop Thirteen Albuquerque LLC to pursue an outdoor amphitheater at Albuquerque’s Renaissance Center commercial development.
Unity in the Community is scheduled to bring cultural programming and five community-resource vendor areas to Riverfront Park on Aug. 15.
The Oklahoma Arts Council is administering FY2027 Community Arts Experience grants for eligible Oklahoma organizations, schools, local governments and tribal nations. Projects must take place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a city-led event focused on civic participation and public engagement.
