Events
and Entertainment
January
Patchwork Lives Quilt
Exhibit
Held early January
Location: Museum of
Nebraska History, Lincoln
402-471-4759
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information
Admission Charged
Featuring the collections of the State Historical Society and the International
Quilt Study Center.
Flea Market
Held mid January
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln
402-483-7291
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information
Admission Charged
February
Boat, Sport & Travel
Show
Held early February
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
402-466-8102
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information
Home & Garden Show
Held mid February
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
402-423-4225
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information
Flea Market
Held mid February
Location: Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln
402-483-5206
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information
March
Sesostris Shrine Circus
Held mid March
Location: Pershing Center,
226 Centennial Mall S., Lincoln
402-441-8744
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information
Traditional 3 ring circus
complete with dare devils, acrobats, clowns, animals and more.
Husker Lawn & Leisure
Show
Held late March
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
515-223-5229
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information
Admission Charged
Something for every outdoor enthusiast.
April
Auntie Amy's Rubber
Stamp Show
Held mid April
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
909-689-2530
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information
Crafts, quilts and antiques
show
Spring Affair
Held late April
Location: State Fair
Park
402-472-2679
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information
Admission Free
The Midwest's premier perennial plant sale. Educational programs also offered.
Celebrate Lincoln Ethnic
Festival
Held late April
Location: 12th & N Sts,
Lincoln
402-434-6902
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information
Admission Charged
Live music with sounds from
around the globe. Wide array of food, dancing, arts and crafts and activities
for all ages.
May
Lincoln National Guard
Marathon & Half-Marathon
402-435-3504
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information
The Annual Lincoln All
Sport/ National Guard Marathon and Half Marathon, attracts more than 2,000
participants from all over the nation. The marathon is a National Guard trial
event and has grown into a weekend of fun for marathoners, families, friends and
Nebraska's Capital City.
Czech Festival
Held early May
Location: Moose Lodge, 4901
N. 56th St
402-435-6914
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information
Admission Free
Enjoy ethnic foods, music
and international dancing. Imported items and bakery goods for sale.
Arabian Horse Show
Held late May
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
402-794-4974
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information
June
Tour de Nebraska -
Annual Bicycle Adventure
Held late June
Location: throughout
Nebraska
402-421-1401
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information
Admission Charged for
cyclists, spectators free
Five day adventure for 175
cyclists traveling 50-90 mi. each day throughout Nebraska.
July
14th Annual July Jamm
Held late July
Location: 12th & N Sts,
Lincoln
402-434-6902
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information
Live music, outstanding
food and fabulous art make this 2-day festival a fun destination for all.
Cornhusker State Games
Held mid July
Location: Assorted
locations throughout Lincoln
800-304-2637
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information
Admission Free
Amateur sports festival for
Nebraskans of all ages and abilities.
Camp Creek Threshers
Held third weekend in July
Location: Threshing grounds
located just two miles east of Waverly at 17600 Bluff Rd
402-786-3003
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information
The Annual Camp Creek
Threshers Antique Machinery and Threshing Show features vintage tractors, steam
tractors, a miniature steam railroad and other machinery. Demonstrations of
threshing, corn shelling, sawing lumber and blacksmithing give a feel for the
"olden days."
The Parade of Power is
offered daily.
Shrine Bowl Parade &
Game
Held late July
Location: Parade on
Havelock Ave, game at Memorial Stadium, Lincoln
402-477-8908
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information
August
Lancaster County Fair
Held early August
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 84th & Havelock Ave, Lincoln
402-441-6545
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information
Capital City Ribfest
Held mid August
Location: Pershing Center,
226 Centennial Mall S., Lincoln
402-441-8744
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information
Street festival featuring
America's best BBQ from vendors across the country and a variety of live music.
Nebraska State Fair
Held late August through
early September
Location: State Fair Park,
1800 State Fair Park Dr, Lincoln
402-474-5371
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information
Admission Charged
A showcase of Nebraska
livestock and other exhibits. Largest midway in the state, national
entertainment and family fun.
October
Cornhusker Kennel Club &
Greater Lincoln Agility Dog Shows
Held early October
Location: Lancaster
Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St
402-786-3550
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information
Seasons of Crafts
Held end of October
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
402-489-5001
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information
Admission Free
Boo at the Zoo
Held end of October
Location: Folsom Children's
Zoo, 1222 S. 27th St, Lincoln
402-475-6741
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information
A Halloween party with
decorated spook stations
Fall Home Show
Held late October
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St
308-389-3297
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information
November
KFOR Arts & Crafts Show
Held early November
Location: Ag Hall, State
Fair Park, Lincoln
402-489-5001
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information
Admission Free
Crafts, quilts, antique
show.
ALSA Alpaca Llama Show
Held mid November
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
660-537-5262
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information
Nebraska State High School Volleyball Tournament
Held mid November
Location: Lincoln High
School, Waverly High School, Bob Devaney Sports Center
402-489-0386
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information
Admission Charged
Kaleidoscope of Krafts
Held late November
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
402-466-0057
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information
Crafts, quilts and antiques
show
Holidays in the Haymarket
Held late November – mid
December, Friday evenings 6 - 9 pm
Location: 8th & P Sts
402-435-7496
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information
Visits from Santa,
strolling carolers and street musicians fill the wintry nights with the
wonderful sights, sounds and smells of the Christmas season.
Seasons of Crafts
Held late November
Location: Ag Hall, State
Fair Park, Lincoln
402-489-5001
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information
Admission Free
Crafts, quilts and antiques
show
Winter Weekends
Held late November - early
December
Location: Folsom Children's
Zoo, 1222 S. 27th St, Lincoln
402-475-6741
Call for additional
information
Admission Charged
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus,
ride the Rudolph Express or take part in educational activities and crafts.
December
Star City Holiday
Festival
Held late November – early
December
Location: Downtown Lincoln
402-434-6902
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information
Admission Free
A week of activities
including the holiday lighting ceremony, visits from Santa and the largest
parade in the 5 state region - Star City Holiday Parade early December
Seasons of Crafts
Held early December
Location: Lancaster Event
Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
402-489-5001
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information
Crafts, quilts and antiques
show
Sports
University of Nebraska-
Lincoln-- Home of the Cornhuskers
3835 Holdrege Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
Ticket office: 402-472-3111
Call for game schedules and
additional information
Men: Baseball, Basketball,
Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis, Track and Field, and
Wrestling.
Women: Basketball, Bowling,
Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Rifle, Softball, Swimming and Diving,
Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Arts and Entertainment
Lincoln Symphony
Orchestra
233 So. 13th Street, Suite-B102
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-476-2211
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schedule
Lincoln Midwest Ballet
Company
216 North 11th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-0739
Call for performance
schedule
Lincoln Municipal Band
John Shildneck Band Shell
at Antelope Park
Antelope Park
23rd and North Streets
Lincoln, NE 68501
402-477-7899
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schedule
Admission Free
Lied Center for
Performing Arts
Johnny Carson Theatre
301 N. 12th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-472-4747
Call for performance
schedule
Performances by diverse, internationally known artists. Productions varying from
Joan Baez to the "Sound of Music".
Loft at the Mill
800 P Street, Suite 301
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-477-8311
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schedule
Variety of performances and activities.
Lincoln Community
Playhouse
2500 S. 56th St.
Lincoln, NE 68506
402-489-7529
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schedule
Musicals, comedies, dramas and children's plays on stage throughout the year.
Main stage and family theater. Youth and adult classes.
McDonald Theater
51st and Huntington Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504
402-465-2384
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schedule
Nebraska Wesleyan University's 300 seat mainstage theater complex located in the
Elder Memorial Speech and Theater Center.
Nebraska Jazz Orchestra
Performances held at
various venues
402-477-8446
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information
Rococo Theater
140 N. 13th street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-476-6540
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schedule
Offers stage productions, live concerts and events.
University Theater, NE
Rep Theater, Theatrix - UNL
Howell and Studio Theaters
12th and R streets, 215 Temple Building
Lincoln, NE 68588
Ticket Office: 402-472-4747
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schedule
