Capitol Events

  • Children’s Mental Health Awareness

    Capitol Grounds

    May 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 Grounds

    The 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 Rotunda

    The 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 Display

    The 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 Rotunda

    The 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 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 … Continued

  • Star City Pride Parade

    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.

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