Capitol Events
Law Enforcement Week
First Floor DisplayThe Nebraska State Patrol will have a display in first floor rotunda for Law Enforcement Week May 10 - 16, 2026. The display will have portraits of Nebraska Troopers who … Continued
Children’s Mental Health Awareness
Capitol GroundsMay 16th, 2026 there will be a rally on the north plaza of the Capitol from12:00 to 2:00 p.m. as modern pony express riders arrive in support of Children's Mental … Continued
Peace Parade and Walking Meditation
Capitol GroundsThe Linh Quang Buddhist Temple will bring a float parade with themes of pace, compassion and goodwill through the streets of Lincoln and arrive at the Capitol at 2:00 p.m. … Continued
DHHS Awards Ceremony
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services hold their Annual Awards Ceremony for DHHS staff reaching 5 years of service in the 2nd floor rotunda on May 21, 2026 … Continued
Memorial Day Holiday
The Capitol will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Memorial Day Holiday May 25, 2026. There will be hourly guided tours, except at noon.
Rangeland and Pastoralists Display
First Floor DisplayThe Nebraska Section Society for Range Management will have a display in the first floor rotunda from June 1 - 12, 2026 in recognition that the United Nations has declared … Continued
Cornhusker Girls State
2nd Floor RotundaThe American Legion Auxiliary will hold the Girls State Governor's Inauguration Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday June 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Cornhusker Boys State
2nd Floor RotundaThe 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 … Continued
Star City Pride Parade
Capitol GroundsStar 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 … Continued
Ride for America–NE 250 Flag Escort
2nd Floor RotundaThe 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 … Continued