Events and Entertainment
January
Patchwork Lives Quilt Exhibit
Held early January
Location: Museum of Nebraska History, Lincoln
402-471-4759
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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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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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Home & Garden Show
Held mid February
Location: Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln 402-423-4225
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Flea Market
Held mid February Location: Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln
402-483-5206
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March
Sesostris Shrine Circus
Held mid March
Location: Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S., Lincoln
402-441-8744
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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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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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Crafts, quilts and antiques show
Spring Affair
Held late April
Location: State Fair Park
402-472-2679
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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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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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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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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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June
Tour de Nebraska - Annual Bicycle Adventure
Held late June
Location: throughout Nebraska
402-421-1401
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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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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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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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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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August
Lancaster County Fair
Held early August
Location: Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock Ave, Lincoln
402-441-6545
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Capital City Ribfest
Held mid August
Location: Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S., Lincoln
402-441-8744
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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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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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Seasons of Crafts
Held end of October
Location: Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
402-489-5001
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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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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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November
KFOR Arts & Crafts Show
Held early November
Location: Ag Hall, State Fair Park, Lincoln
402-489-5001
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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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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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Admission Charged
Kaleidoscope of Krafts
Held late November
Location: Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln
402-466-0057
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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company 216 North 11th Street Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-0739
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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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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
Call for performance schedule Variety of performances and activities.
Lincoln Community Playhouse 2500 S. 56th St.
Lincoln, NE 68506 402-489-7529
Call for performance 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
Call for performance 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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Rococo Theater 140 N. 13th street
Lincoln, NE 68508 402-476-6540
Call for performance 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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