Capitol Events

  • 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

    Lincoln Fire and Rescue will hold the 20th anniversary remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attack on the United States. The program will be held on the north plaza from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. and include…

  • Juneteenth Holiday Observed

    In recognition of the new federal Juneteenth holiday on June 19 all state offices will be closed on Friday June 18. the Capitol will be open for normal holiday hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.…

  • No Limits Activism Summit Rally

    No Limits Nebraska will sponsor an anti-tobacco youth rally on the north plaza of the Capitol from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

  • Celebration of Neihardt 100th Anniversary

    The John G. Neihardt Foundation will recognize the 100th anniversary of John G. Neihardt being honored as Nebraska Poet Laureate in a 30 minute program beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall at Neihardt's Hall…

  • Governor’s Student Achievement Recognition

    Governor Pete Ricketts will recognize Nebraska's top scorers on the ACT and SAT college entrance exams in a rotunda ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

  • Language Arts Honors Day

    The Nebraska English Arts Council will hold their annual Teacher/Student Awards Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Friday May 7 at 4:00 p.m.

  • Walk for Mercy and Justice for Immigrants

    Mothers and Others are sponsoring a silent walk around the Capitol on behalf of immigrant children from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

  • 11th Annual Workers Memorial

    The United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities are sponsoring a vigil on the north plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 28th for families, Unions, State Representatives, OSHA Representatives and Federal Representatives to honor man and…

  • Arbor Day Tree Planting

    In celebration of Arbor Day 2021, State Senator Julie Slama will read Governor Pete Ricketts Arbor Day Proclamation during an April 30, 2021 9:00 a.m. tree planting ceremony on the southeast lawn of the Nebraska State…

  • NMEA Capitol Concerts

    The Nebraska Music Education Association will hold a series of noontime concerts in the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda from March 22 - 25. The public is welcome to attend. Each day two groups of Nebraska students…