Village Events

No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the Village of Dorchester. 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

School Reminders

Begins: 3/11/2026
Ends: 5/9/2026

School Reminders:

MARCH 12 & 13 - NO SCHOOL

APRIL 3-6 - NO SCHOOL (EASTER BREAK) 
APRIL 11 - PROM

MAY 1 - SCHOOL CARNIVAL
MAY 9 - GRADUATION

SCHOOL PLAY

Begins: 3/27/2026
Ends: 3/28/2026

The Spring Play this year is Murder's in the Heir. The play is funny and interactive. The audience has the opportunity to choose the murderer. That can make things very interesting. 

The performance dates are Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 starting at 7 pm. 

Tickets are $5 for K-12 & Adults

Food Truck

Begins: 3/30/2026
Ends: 4/16/2026

We will have the following here to serve Dorchester on the following dates:

Amigos
Monday, March 30 (11:00 am - 6:30 pm)
(They will be parked North of the Village Office)

Daylight Donuts
Thursday, April 16 (7 -10 am, unless sold out)
(They will be parked by the Post Office)

We hope you enjoy!

Hydrant Flushing

Begins: 4/1/2026
Ends: 4/30/2026

The hydrants will be flushed in April from the hours of 7 am to 3 pm. 

Chlorine will be added while flushing, so there may be Chlorine smell.

Dorchester Community Foundation Fund's Inaugural Fish Fry

Begins: 4/3/2026 - 5:00 pm
Ends: 4/3/2026

The Dorchester Community Foundation is having an Inaugural Fish Fry Friday, April 3, serving starts at 5 pm at the Dorchester Legion. 

Free Will Offering!

Dine In or Carry Out available.  (402) 641-7050 or (402) 525-5705.

Weather Permitting - Crawfish Races!!

Dyeing Easter Eggs

Begins: 4/3/2026 - 7:00 pm
Ends: 4/3/2026

Come join the fun and dye some eggs at the Fire Hall on April 3 at 7 pm.

Easter Egg Hunt

Begins: 4/4/2026 - 2:00 pm
Ends: 4/4/2026

Hop on over for the Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4 at 2pm.

The FOOTBALL FIELD will have ages 3 & under, PK/K & 1st/2nd graders.

The PRACTICE FIELD will have 3rd & 4th graders. 

DON'T BE LATE!!

Fire Department Fundraiser

Begins: 4/11/2026 - 4:30 pm
Ends: 4/11/2026 - 8:30 pm

Saturday, April 11 2026, Dorchester Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be hosting their annual Brisket Meal fundraiser from 4:30 - 8:30pm @ the Fire Station.

Dine In or Orders to go.

Free Will Offering. 

Village Board Meeting

Begins: 4/13/2026
Ends: 4/13/2026

The Village of Dorchester Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Farmers Cooperative, Entrance Door #2 at 6:30 pm.

The meeting is open to the public.

Foot Clinic

Begins: 4/21/2026
Ends: 4/21/2026

The Foot Clinic will be held at the Community Center on April 21st.