50 Mile March
2023-08-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Capitol Grounds
The 50 Mile March Foundation will hold a rally to draw attention of homeless veterans on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on August 26, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and begin their annual 50 Mile March to Omaha at 5:00 p.m.

Festival of Wales Ceremony
2023-08-31 16:00 - 17:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Welsh North American Association will hold their North American Festival of Wales Opening Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday August 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. There will be a Welsh flag raising on the north plaza at 4:30 p.m.

Labor Day
2023-09-04 10:00 - 17:00
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for public tours on Monday September 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State offices will be closed for the day.

9/11 Remembrance
2023-09-11 08:30 - 09:30 | Capitol Grounds
Lincoln Fire and Rescue will hold a remembrance ceremony on the north plaza of the Capitol at 8:30 a.m. on Monday September 11th.

New Attorney Swearing-In Ceremony
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Supreme Court will swear-in new attorneys who have passed the bar exams in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday September 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Nebraska Recovery Month
2023-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will hold a celebration of recovery on the north plaza of the Capitol on Sunday September 24 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

South Sudanese Human Rights Rally
2023-09-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Capitol Grounds
Members of the Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota Sudanese communities will gather on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on Monday September 25, 2023 during the morning to show support for the civil rights of the people of South Sudan.

Every Child Matters March
2023-09-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Capitol Grounds
On September 29 at 10:00 a.m. the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Domestic Violence Program will begin and end a march on the sidewalks around the Capitol on the north plaza. It will feature singers and drummers and end with a gathering and prayer.

Rally for Trans Rights
2023-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Capitol Grounds
The ACLU of Nebraska will hold a rally for trans rights on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on Sunday October 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

New Probation Officer Swearing-In Ceremony
2023-10-05 13:30 - 15:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Administrative Offices of the Courts and Probation will swear in new probation officers in the second floor rotunda at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday October 5, 2023.

Indigenous Peoples' Day Rally
2023-10-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Intertribal Medicine Collective will celebrate and acknowledge October 9, 2023 as Indigenous People’s Day with speakers on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol and then a march around the Capitol on the public sidewalks. the group will be on the Capitol grounds from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day
2023-10-09 10:00 - 17:00
The Capitol will be open for holiday hours on Monday October 9, 2023.

Men's Rosary March
2023-10-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Capitol Grounds
Men will come together on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday October 14, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for reflection and prayer.

Worker's Rally
2023-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Capitol Grounds
Workers from the Lincoln Regional Center will hold a march around the Capitol and then a rally on the north plaza on Saturday October 21 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Buckle Up Phone Down Week Display
2023-10-23 - 2023-10-27 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is sponsoring an educational display in the first floor rotunda from October 23 – 27 in conjunction with Governor Jim Pillen proclaiming “Buckle Up Phone Down Week”.

Governor's Excellence in Service Awards
2023-10-26 09:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Department of Administrative Services-State Personnel Division will hold the 2023 Governor’s Excellence in State Service Awards in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on October 26, 2023. Beginning in the morning the 10 – 25 years of service awards will be held at 9:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. state employees with over 25 years of service will be honored.

Day of the Dead Exhibit
2023-10-27 - 2023-11-03 | First Floor Display
The Commission on Latino-Americans will have an educational exhibit in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol in celebration of the November 1 Day of the Dead. The exhibit will be on display from October27 – November 3, 2023.

Red Ribbon Week Rally
2023-10-27 14:30 - 15:30 | Capitol Grounds
McPhee Elementary School students will march around the Capitol on October 27 at 2:30 p.m. with a stop on the north steps to recite a drug free pledge before they return to the school.

NBEA Capitol Ceremony
2023-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects will hold a licensing ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol on Friday November 3 at 3:00 p.m.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Lighting
2023-11-03 19:00 - 2023-11-05 22:30 | Capitol Grounds
The Pancreatic Cancer Association is sponsoring the Capitol’s tower to be lit purple during the evenings of November 3 – 5, 2023 to draw awareness to Pancreatic Cancer.

Veterans Are Atheists Too Display
2023-11-05 - 2023-11-12 | First Floor Display
The Lincoln Atheists and Omaha Humanists will have an educational display about the First Amendment freedoms that Veterans have fought and died to protect in the first floor rotunda November 5 – 12, 2023.

Veterans Day
2023-11-10 10:00 - 2023-11-11 17:00
The State of Nebraska will be open at 10:00 a.m. for Veterans Day holiday hours on November 10. The Capitol’s tower will be lit green on Saturday November 11 to honor veterans at the request of the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs.

2023 Lincoln Veterans Parade
2023-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will begin at 21st and K Streets at 2:00 p.m. and follow a route west on K Street to the Nebraska State Capitol. The parade announcers will be located on a reviewing stand in front of the Capitol on the K Street sidewalk. K Street from 21st to the Capitol and the streets around the Capitol will be closed during the parade.

Gettysburg Address Commemoration
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Nebraska and the Dakotas will gather at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Capitol at 10:00 a.m. of Saturday November 18 to remember President Lincoln and read the Gettysburg Address.

Commissioner's Recognition of Student Excellence
2023-11-20 14:30 - 15:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning of the Nebraska Department of Education will honor students from across Nebraska in a 2nd floor rotunda ceremony on Monday November 20 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving and Friday Capitol Closed
2023-11-23 08:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00
The Nebraska State Capitol will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23 and 24. The Capitol will be open for tours at 10:00 a.m. Saturday November 25.

Epic Vocal Ensemble Concert
2023-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Epic Vocal Ensemble will perform a concert in the 2nd floor rotunda on Sunday December 3rd at 2:00 p.m.

Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony
2023-12-10 13:30 - 14:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
On Sunday December 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne Pillen will be in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol to light the Official State Christmas tree. The program will include musical performances by children’s choirs, followed by the Governor’s holiday message and the lighting of the tree. Following the program the Governor and First Lady will welcome guests to the Governor’s Residence for special Christmas activities.

Wreaths Across America
2023-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
Wreaths Across Nebraska will present a wreath to Governor Pillen on Monday December 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor rotunda prior to laying wreaths on veteran’s graves at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln on December 19. This event is part of a nationwide program of wreaths for veterans during the holiday season.

Chanuka Menorah Lighting Celebration
2023-12-12 11:00 - 11:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Chabad of Nebraska is sponsoring a Chanuka lighting ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda on Tuesday December 12 at 11:00 a.m.
