All events are in Central time unless specified.
Maddie’s Secret
Ross Movie
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 21-27. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information.
This event originated in The Ross.
The Invite
Ross Movie
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 14-27. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information. Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected …
This event originated in The Ross.
Corn Quest
Big Red Welcome Event
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
7:30 am –
11:30 pm
Location:
Love Library North & South
Target Audiences:
We’ve hidden corn throughout the library, and each cob is packed with a kernel of knowledge to help you thrive this semester.
This event originated in Libraries.
2026 Nebraska Small Business Conference
Small Business, Smart Future
Date:
Time:
8:00 am –
2:00 pm
Location:
Kirk’s Nebraskaland Restaurant
Target Audiences:
The annual Nebraska Small Business Conference will be held in Grand Island, Omaha, and Lexington in August 2026. This bilingual event (English and Spanish) supports both new and experienced entrepreneurs.
This event originated in Rural Prosperity Nebraska.
Activity
Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Nebraska’s Campus Store
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
Starts at
8:00 am
Target Audiences:
A virtual “scavenger hunt” for everyone! Join your Husker community by participating in the Husker Student POWER Challenge presented by Nebraska’s Campus Store.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Art Exhibition
Wildlife Photography by John Ritchey
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
8:00 am –
8:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Innovation Campus Room: 2nd Floor Link
Target Audiences:
Wildlife Photography is a collection of images captured across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Nebraska that highlights the beauty and behavior of wildlife throughout the American West. Through patience and observation, John Ritchey documents animal …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Goat Yoga
General Program
Date:
Time:
9:30 am –
10:15 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Meier Commons Greenspace
Target Audiences:
Come join Campus Recreation for a morning of snuggly goats and yoga on Meier Commons. A Campus Recreation Yoga Instructor will guide you through a gentle yoga class while goats are led by their trainers to interact with you. Afterwards you are …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Tour/Open House
Class Routes Tours
Date:
Time:
Starts at
10:00 am
Target Audiences:
Want to know where your classes are this fall? Join us as orientation leaders show you where your academic buildings are. Meet at Starbucks in City Campus Union. *City campus classes only
This event originated in New Student Enrollment.
Activity
Haymarket Farmers Market Tour
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Broyhill Fountain
Target Audiences:
Located only half a mile from the City Campus, the historic Haymarket Farmer’s Market offers fresh produce, baked goods and innovative arts and crafts. Meet your Orientation Leaders at the Nebraska Union Crib to walk to the historic Haymarket …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event
Haymarket/Farmer’s Market Tour
Date:
Time:
Starts at
10:00 am
Target Audiences:
Join the orientation leaders and head to the Haymarket to enjoy one of Lincoln’s staple weekend events- The Farmer’s Market. Support local businesses, stop by a local coffee shop, grab a tasty treat, and browse hundreds of vendors.
This event originated in New Student Enrollment.
Activity
Mapping Your Class Routes Tour
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
10:00 am –
11:00 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Near Starbucks Coffee
Target Audiences:
Join orientation leaders for a fun tour through City Campus to begin feeling at home on campus. You’ll familiarize yourself with campus buildings and resources while getting to know classmates. Be sure to bring an electronic version of your fall- …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Well-Being Fest
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Memorial Plaza
Target Audiences:
Join us for the Well-being Fest on the Meier Commons and Union Plaza. Activities include goat yoga and vendor fair with freebies, games and prize drawings!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Goat Yoga
General Program
Date:
Time:
10:30 am –
11:15 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Meier Commons Greenspace
Target Audiences:
Come join Campus Recreation for a morning of snuggly goats and yoga on Meier Commons. A Campus Recreation Yoga Instructor will guide you through a gentle yoga class while goats are led by their trainers to interact with you. Afterwards you are …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Goat Yoga
General Program
Date:
Time:
11:30 am –
12:15 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Meier Commons Greenspace
Target Audiences:
Come join Campus Recreation for a morning of snuggly goats and yoga on Meier Commons. A Campus Recreation Yoga Instructor will guide you through a gentle yoga class while goats are led by their trainers to interact with you. Afterwards you are …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Lincoln Bike and Ice Cream Ride
Big Red Welcome Event
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
Outdoor Adventures Center
Target Audiences:
Get outside to explore Lincoln and enjoy a treat along the way. This is a fun and casual bicycle ride where you can get to know your fellow students and learn more about Outdoor Adventures. The route will start at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity
Bowling at Husker Bowling Center
Date:
Time:
1:00 pm –
11:55 pm
Location:
Nebraska East Union
Room: Husker Bowling Center
Target Audiences:
*Spare* yourself the stress of finding something to do after a big week of moving in, and join us for a round of FREE bowling at the Husker Bowling Center! Located on the 1st Floor of the Nebraska East Union, the Husker Bowling Center is a six-lane …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Big Thread Welcome
BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Plaza
Target Audiences:
Join the Office of Sustainability at the Big Thread Welcome Sustainable Thrift Pop-Up event which features local second-hand and vintage clothing vendors with curated finds. Come load up on Husker gear and Tazza coffee (remember to bring your …
This event originated in Sustainability.
Lincoln Bike and Ice Cream Ride
Big Red Welcome Event
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Location:
Outdoor Adventures Center
Target Audiences:
Get outside to explore Lincoln and enjoy a treat along the way. This is a fun and casual bicycle ride where you can get to know your fellow students and learn more about Outdoor Adventures. The route will start at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity
Transfer and Commuter Student Connect at Ice Cream Bike Ride
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Location:
Outdoor Adventures Center
Target Audiences:
Meet up with other transfer or commuter students to take a bike ride from City Campus to East Campus, meet some fellow students, and get an ice cream cone at the UNL Dairy Store. All rides begin at the Outdoor Adventures Center. Sign up online at: …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Party at the Union
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
8:00 pm –
11:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Target Audiences:
Hey Huskers! Ready to start the year off right? Join us for the Big Red Welcome: Party at the Union! It’s THE social event of Big Red Welcome! Join thousands of Husker students as we dive into tons of student org activities, vibe with our DJ, chow …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
