Capitol Events
NBEA Capitol Ceremony
The Nebraska Board of Architects and Engineers will hold a licensing ceremony for architects and professional engineers in the 2nd floor rotunda on Friday November 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Veterans Day
The Capitol will be open for public tours at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 11, 2025. The Capitol will be lit green in the evening to honor Nebraska's veterans.
Gettysburg Address Remembrance
Capitol GroundsThe Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will commemorate the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's November 19 Gettysburg Address on the West Plaza on Saturday November 15 from 10:00 … Continued
2025 Lincoln Veterans Parade
Capitol GroundsOn Sunday November 16, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. the Lincoln Veterans Parade Group's annual parade will begin at 21st and K Street and will conclude at the Capitol's … Continued
Commissioner’s Student Recognition
2nd Floor RotundaThe Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning will host the Commissioner of Education in the presentation of awards to students who have achieved success in vocational and career education … Continued
Thanksgiving and Friday After Capitol Closed
The Capitol will be closed on Thanksgiving Day November 27 and Friday November 28, 2025. The Capitol will open for regularly scheduled public tours at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday November … Continued
Christmas Concert
2nd Floor RotundaUnion Adventist University will hold a concert in the 2nd floor rotunda on Saturday December 6 from 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Wreaths Across America
2nd Floor RotundaWyuka Historic Cemetery will present a wreath to Governor Pillen in honor of Nebraska Veterans as part of the nationwide Wreaths Across America program to place holiday wreaths on veteran's … Continued
Nebraska National Guard Birthday Celebration
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska National Guard will hold its annual Birthday Celebration in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol on Friday December 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Capitol Closes Early
The Nebraska State Capitol will close at 2:00 p.m.