Cornhusker Boys State
2026-06-05 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The American Legion will bring activities of Cornhusker Boys State to the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda on Friday June 5, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. At 10:00 a.m. the boys who have been elected as officers will be sworn in.

Capitol Closes at 2:00 p.m.
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00

Star City Pride Parade
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Capitol Grounds
Star City Pride will hold their annual Pride Parade on the streets surrounding the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday June 13, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The streets around the Capitol will be closed for the parade route and the parade hosts will be announcing the parade from the north plaza of the Capitol.

Capitol Closes at 2:00 p.m.
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00
The Capitol will be open for tours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday June 13, 2026.

Ride for America--NE 250 Flag Escort
2026-06-14 16:00 - 17:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The American Legion Department of Nebraska will end a statewide motorcycle escort carrying the United States flag from Scottsbluff to Lincoln in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States in 2nd floor rotunda of the State Capitol at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday June 14, 2026. Following the Flag Day ceremony in the rotunda the flag will be raised on the flagpole at the Capitol where it will fly until Independence Day. The flag will then be put on display at the American Legion Nebraska Headquarters.

NSP Camp 73 Graduation
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska State Patrol will hold the Camp 73 Graduation Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday June 18, 2026 at10:00 a.m.

Capitol Closes at 2:00 p.m.
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00
The Capitol will be open for tours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday June 20, 2026.

My Nebraska, Our America Art Display
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska Arts Council will host a month-long exhibit of student artwork in the first floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol beginning on July 1. The student art is part of the America 250 semiquincentennial celebration and is being coordinated by the Arts Council and the Nebraska Department of Education.

Court Investiture Ceremony
2026-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Court Administrator’s Office will hold an investiture ceremony in the Capitol rotunda at 3:00 p.m. for a new Court of Appeals Judge.

Independence Day Holiday
2026-07-03 10:00 - 17:00
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open holiday hours on July 3 and 4, 2026. The Capitol will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days, with tours offered at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. Capitol offices will be closed on Friday July 3.

Independence Day Holiday
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open holiday hours on July 3 and 4, 2026. The Capitol will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days, with tours offered at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Public Reading of Declaration of Independence
2026-07-08 16:30 - 17:30
The Nebraska Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold a public reading of the Declaration of Independence in conjunction with a nationwide reading to commemorate the first reading of the Declaration 250 years ago. The Nebraska Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Revolution will be on the north Steps of the Capitol on July 8, 2026 with a program beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the reading at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this commemoration.

Trial Court Services Week
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14 | First Floor Display
The Administrative Offices of the Courts and Probation will have a first floor rotunda display to celebrate and draw attention of Trial Court Services Week from August 10 – 14, 2026.

Enable Savings Plan Display
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-21 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office will have a display in the first floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol to inform visitors of the Enable Savings Plan for individuals with disabilities from August 10 – 21, 2026..

News Conference
2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | First Floor Display
The Disability Alliance of Nebraska will hold a news conference in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol at 10:00 a.m. on August 19, 2026

Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day
2026-08-21 20:00 - 2026-08-23 23:30
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration will draw attention to fentanyl prevention through lighting the tower of the Nebraska State Capitol in the evening the weekend of August 21, 2026.

50 Mile March
2026-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Capitol Grounds
The 50 Mile March Foundation will assemble for their annual walk for homeless veterans on the north plaza of the Capitol at 11:00 a.m. and depart for their walk to Omaha at noon.

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
2026-08-31 - 2026-09-14
The Society for Range Management, Nebraska Section, will have a first floor rotunda display to recognize 2026 as the international Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists from August 31 to September 14, 2026. The goal of the exhibit is to draw attention to the value of rangelands as an economic and natural resource base for Nebraska.

NU Presidential State of the University Address
2026-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The President of the University of Nebraska will give his annual State of the University Address in the second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on September 3, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. President Gold’s address will be live streamed as well.

Mid-Autumn Festival Display
2026-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska Chinese Association will have a celebration of Chinese culture in the first and second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday September 5 at 11:00 a.m. There will be Chinese calligraphy, string craft and a cultural display on first floor. On second floor musicians will perform and there will be a dragon dance. The public is invited to attend.

A Constitutional Celebration
2026-09-17 12:00 - 12:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
Lincoln Christian School will present an America 250: A Constitutional Celebration is the second floor rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday September 17, 2026 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. The concert to celebrate Constitution Day will feature patriotic music and readings, presented by the 4th grade students.

Hall of Fame Induction Ceemony
2026-09-18 15:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission will induct Tom Osborne into the Nebraska Hall of Fame in a second floor rotunda ceremony at 3:00 p.m. on Friday September 18, 2026.

Capitol Closes Early
2026-09-24 16:30 - 17:00
The Nebraska State Capitol will close 30 minutes early at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday September 24, 2026.

Every Child is Sacred Walk
2026-09-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will hold an awareness walk on the sidewalks around the Nebraska State Capitol on Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. the walk will bein on the north plaza of the Capitol.

New Attorney Swearing-in Ceremony
2026-10-01 13:30 - 15:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Supreme Court will swear in new attorneys in the second floor rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

World PANS PANDAS Awareness Day
2026-10-09 20:00 - 23:30
The Nebraska State Capitol tower will be lit green the evening of October 9, 2026 to draw attention to Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections.

2026 State Employee Teammate Recognition
2026-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Department of Administrative Services Division of Personnel’s annual Years of Service Awards Ceremony will be held in the second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Thursday October 15, 2026.

Legacy of Light Celebration
2026-10-19 11:30 - 13:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Teluga Samiti of Nebraska will hold a Diwali Cultural Showcase in the second floor rotunda of the Capitol on Monday October 19, 2026 at noon. The program will include music, dance, and a short narration on Diwali’s cultural significance with reflections on family, faith, and tradition.

Court and Probation Years of Service Awards
2026-10-20 09:30 - 15:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Administrative Offices of the Courts and Probation will hold their annual years of service recognition for employees in the second floor rotunda on October 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. and the Judicial Branch awards will be at at 1:30 p.m.

Veterans Freedom March
2026-10-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Capitol Grounds
A Veterans Freedom Walk will be held on the north plaza of the Capitol on Saturday October 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to draw attention to veterans issues of homelessness, suicide and lack of treatment at VA facilities across the nation.
