Trackside District - Downtown Columbus NE

10/13/2026

FIVE SWEET YEARS OF WILDFLOWER PASTRIES!

There's something extra sweet to celebrate in the Trackside District this week!

Wildflower Pastries is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and you're invited to join the birthday fun!

Saturday, October 17
8 AM – 2 PM
FREE slice of birthday cake with purchase! (While supplies last.)

And why wait until Saturday? Stop by Tuesday through Friday for special birthday week treats!

Five years of delicious creations, special celebrations, and sweet memories! Let's show Wildflower Pastries some love and congratulate them on this wonderful milestone.

Happy 5th Anniversary, Wildflower Pastries! Here's to many more sweet years in Columbus! 🥂

10/12/2026

Your Fall Getaway Starts Here!

Sometimes the best getaway isn't far from home!

Spend a little time exploring Downtown Columbus, Nebraska, where locally owned shops, delicious dining, colorful public art and unique experiences make for a great day trip or weekend escape.

Discover something unexpected.
Enjoy a great meal.
Explore the arts.
Make a weekend of it!

Grab your favorite travel companion and discover what makes the Trackside District worth the trip.

Dine. Shop. Explore. Experience.

Trackside District – Downtown Columbus, Nebraska

10/12/2026

Now this is a downtown business with some history!

Columbus Music Company has been serving Columbus since 1945, helping generations of musicians find the instruments, music and gear they need.

Located at 2514 13th Street in Downtown Columbus, the locally owned music store carries guitars, amplifiers, PA equipment, musical accessories, reference books and a wide variety of sheet music. And if they don't have the sheet music you're looking for, special orders are always welcome.

Whether you're an experienced musician, picking up an instrument for the first time, searching for a gift for the music lover in your life or just enjoy browsing a good music store, Columbus Music Company is worth a stop.

🎸 Guitars & musical instruments
🔊 Amps & PA equipment
🎼 Sheet music & reference books
🎵 Accessories
📦 Special orders welcome

Store Hours:
Monday–Friday | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday | 10:30 AM–4 PM
Sunday | Closed

Columbus Music Company
2514 13th Street | Downtown Columbus

More than eight decades of music, service and local history — right here in the Trackside District.

Dine, Shop, Explore & Experience the Trackside District.

10/09/2026

Mark your calendar — the October BID meeting is coming up!

Join us Tuesday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Columbus Community Building for the next Business Improvement District meeting.

Downtown property owners, business owners and residents are welcome to attend, hear what’s happening and stay connected with projects and plans for downtown Columbus.

See you downtown!

10/08/2026

WHAT A WEEKEND IN COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA!

Your next fall getaway might be somewhere you haven't explored yet!

Browse unique boutiques and discover local treasures.

Enjoy delicious dining, local favorites, and inviting places to unwind.

Explore colorful murals, public sculptures, and inspiring art galleries.

Hit the trails and take in the beauty of the season.

And why rush home? Make a weekend of it! Spend a little more time discovering everything Columbus has to offer.

Columbus, Nebraska — your next weekend adventure is waiting!

Dine. Shop. Explore. Experience the Trackside District.

10/07/2026

Could your next big idea belong in the Trackside District?
A unique commercial space will soon be available at 1354 27th Avenue in Downtown Columbus, and we’d love to see the right business or new concept make it their own!
The former Cork & Barrel space already has plenty going for it — an existing bar setup, room for parties and events, outdoor seating and lots of flexibility for what could come next.
🍸 Bar or lounge?
🎶 Entertainment or event venue?
🛍️ Retail or specialty market?
💡 Or something completely different?
And here's another great advantage: Black Market Pizza is staying, so there's already an established business bringing customers to the location.
The space will be available November 1, with some additional items and equipment also available for purchase.
Have an idea? Know someone looking for the right place to launch or expand a business? Please share this with them! We'd love to see another great business find a home in the Trackside District.
📍 1354 27th Ave., Columbus
📱 For details, pricing or a walkthrough, contact Kristy at 402-920-1906.
Dine, Shop, Explore & Experience the Trackside District — and maybe BUILD something here, too.

10/07/2026

Looking for Friday night plans?

Traditions Inn has something special planned for this Friday! Cocktails & Charcuterie Night is happening October 9 at 6:00 p.m., and there are still a few tables available.

Gather a couple of friends — or the whole crew — and enjoy an evening of cocktails, charcuterie and good company right here in Columbus.

But don’t wait! Reservations close TODAY (Wednesday). Tables are reserved for your group, and each guest receives two drinks along with charcuterie for the table.

📞 Call 402-563-3333 to reserve your table before they're gone.

It sounds like a pretty great way to kick off the weekend — cheers to Friday night!

10/07/2026

Have ideas for Downtown Columbus? Maybe it’s time to bring them to the table. 👋
The Downtown Columbus Business Improvement District (BID) Board is looking for its next board member — someone who cares about downtown, is willing to share ideas and wants to play a role in what comes next.
You don’t have to be a “downtown expert.” You just need an interest in seeing Downtown Columbus continue to grow and thrive.
What does the BID Board do? What does serving involve? And how do you apply?
We’ve put all the details — including a link to the City of Columbus Expression of Interest Form and instructions for submitting it — in our latest story.
Read more about it below 👇👇👇
Your perspective could help shape what’s next for Downtown Columbus.

The Downtown Columbus BID Board is looking for a new member. Learn what the board does, why your perspective matters and how to apply to help shape the future of Downtown Columbus.