Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting
2022-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Official State Christmas Tree will be lit at a carol sing in the 2nd floor rotunda on Sunday December 11, 2022. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 pm and include music from local groups and the Governor’s Christmas message. Following the flipping of the switch and the lighting of the tree, those assembled will sing traditional carols. the program will conclude at 3:00 p.m.

Wreaths Across Nebraska
2022-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
Wreaths Across Nebraska — Nebraska Chapter will present Nebraska with a Christmas Wreath in an 11:00 a.m. in a ceremony on December 12, 2022. The wreath is one of 50 that will be presented to the citizens of the United States of America for display in the 50 State Capitols during the holiday season. The WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA project mission is to remember; honor and teach about the sacrifices made by our country’s veterans and their families. Following the program in the Capitol, on December 17, the group will travel across Nebraska to place wreaths on the graves of veterans in Nebraska’s veterans cemeteries.

National Guard Birthday Celebration
2022-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska National Guard will have a birthday celebration in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Tuesday December 13 at 10:00 am.

Husker Horn Choir-Holiday Horns
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The University of Nebraska School of Music will hold a concert in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol on Wednesday December 14, 2022 at noon featuring French Horns playing holiday music. The public is encouraged to attend this festive holiday concert.

NSP Camp 66 Graduation
2022-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska State Patrol will hold the graduation ceremony for Camp 66 on Friday December 16, 2022. The new troopers will be sworn in at a 10:00 a.m. ceremony in the second floor rotunda.

Coro di Flauti Concert
2022-12-17 15:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Coro di Flauti Flute Choir will perform in the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda on Saturday December 17 at 3:00 p.m.

Capitol Holiday Concert
2022-12-21 12:00 - 13:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Lincoln High School band members will perform holiday music in the Capitol 2nd Floor rotunda at noon on December 21.

Capitol Closed Christmas Day
2022-12-25
The Capitol will be closed to the public on Sunday December 25, 2022.

Hemp History Educational Display
2023-01-03 08:00 - 2023-01-15 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska Hemp Company will sponsor an educational display on the uses of hemp from ancient times to present in the first floor rotunda from January 3 – 15, 2023.

National CRNA Week Display
2023-01-23 08:00 - 2023-01-27 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska Association of Nurse Anesthetists will have an display in the first floor rotunda from January 23 – 27, 2023. Wednesday the 25th the nurses will provide blood pressure checks throughout the day.

Nebraska Walk for Life
2023-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Capitol Grounds
Nebraska Right to Life will begin their annual Walk for Life on the north side of the Nebraska Capitol at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday January 28, 2023 and then walk from 14th and K Street to 14th and R Street.

Rail Safety Education = Driver's Education
2023-02-10 08:00 - 2023-02-17 17:00 | First Floor Display
Nebraska Operation Lifesaver will share information on the importance of driver’s education and focus on rail safety education in Nebraska in a first floor rotunda display from February 10 – 17, 2023.

Abraham Lincoln Birthday Vigil
2023-02-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will stand vigil at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on Sunday February 12, 2023 from 8:00 am to noon to honor the nation’s 16th president.

Glow Big Red
2023-02-14 18:30 - 2023-02-15 22:30 | Capitol Grounds
The Nebraska State Capitol will be lit red February 14 and 15 to draw attention to the work of the University of Nebraska Foundation’s support of the University of Nebraska.

Presidents' Day
2023-02-20 10:00 - 17:00
The Capitol will be open for tours on February 20, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State offices will be closed.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month
2023-02-27 08:00 - 2023-03-03 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Department of Health and Human Services and Creating Family Choices will display information regarding problem gambling and treatment from February 27 – March 3 in recognition of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Display
2023-02-27 08:00 - 2023-03-03 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will have a display in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol from February 27 – March 3, 2023 to educate the public about suicide prevention activities.

Statehood Day
2023-03-01 08:00 - 17:00
On March 1, 1867 Nebraska became the 37th state in the United States.

Statehood Day Naturalization Ceremony
2023-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Office will hold a Naturalization Ceremony in the second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Nebraska Statehood Day, March 1, at 2:00 p.m.

State Fair Student Recognition
2023-03-03 13:00 - 14:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The NEBRASKAland Foundation will host the Annual State Fair Student Educational Competition Recognition Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Friday March 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Capitol Closed
2023-03-04
The NEBRASKAland Foundation will host the annual Nebraskaland Awards ceremony in the Capitol on Saturday March 4, 2023. The Capitol will be closed.

Expanded Learning Opportunities Innovation Week
2023-03-06 08:00 - 2023-03-10 17:00 | First Floor Display
Beyond School Bells will host agencies from across the state to raise awareness about innovative afterschool and summer learning opportunities for Nebraska youth in the first floor rotunda during a week long display from March 6 – 10, 2023.

Theatre in Our School Day
2023-03-07 12:00 - 12:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
Nebraska Thespians will hold a Theater in our Schools Day event in the Capitol on March 7, 2023 with a musical performance in the 2nd floor rotunda at 12:15 p.m.

Nebraska State College System Display
2023-03-10 08:00 - 2023-03-17 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska State College System will have a March 10 – 17, 2023 display in the first floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol to showcase Nebraska’s State Colleges.

Low-Wage Workers Solidarity Rally
2023-03-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Capitol Grounds
Small rally on the North Plaza on Saturday March 18, 2023.

Nebraska Trial Court Display
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-03-24 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Court Services Division of the Nebraska Judicial Branch will celebrate Nebraska Trial Court Week with a display in the first floor rotunda from March 20 – 24, 2023.

Youth Art Month Exhibit
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-04-02 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska Art Teacher’s Association will display Nebraska student art in the first floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol from March 19 through April 1, 2023.

NMEA Capitol Concert Series
2023-03-20 12:00 - 2023-03-23 13:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Music Educators Association will host a series of noontime concerts in the 2nd floor rotunda from March 20 – 23, 2023. Various musical groups from schools across Nebraska will perform each day at 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. the public is invited to attend.

Development Disabilities Awareness Display
2023-03-27 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Department of Health and Human Services is displaying artwork to raise awareness of the talents and skills of individuals with disabilities in Nebraska and celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month from March 27 – 31, 2023.

NATA Youth Art Month State Celebration
2023-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Art Teachers Association will present art awards to Nebraska students in a ceremony in the 2nd floor Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday April 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
