All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, September 26

Special Event

Husker Football Watch Party | Nebraska vs. Michigan State

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TBD
Target Audiences:
Watch your Nebraska Husker football team tackle the Michigan State Spartans, live on the stadium’s big screen. Students, Families, Faculty, and Staff will have the full stadium experience; sit right on the field or in the stadium seats, concessions …
This event originated in Husker Family Weekend.
Special Event

Family Weekend Picnic

SEPARATE EVENT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Date:
Time:
TBD
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Outdoor Plaza - North Side Target Audiences:
Registration is Open!
This event originated in Husker Family Weekend.
Special Event

Husker Volleyball Watch Party

Sponsored by Residence Hall Association

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Time:
TBD
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Room: Red Cloud Suite - 1st Floor Target Audiences:
Join us with your parents and family as we cheer on the Husker Women’s Volleyball team vs. Ohio State at the RHA Husker Volleyball Watch Party!
This event originated in Husker Family Weekend.
Activity

Husker Watch Party

Date:
Time:
TBD
Location: Memorial Stadium Target Audiences:
Get ready to cheer on the Huskers with Campus NightLife! Join us in Memorial Stadium as Nebraska takes on Michigan State on the big screen. Bring your Husker spirit and enjoy yard games, the game-day atmosphere, and time with fellow students and …
Film - Feature

The Marching Band

Ross Movie

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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Time:
TBD
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had - a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother’s exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the …
This event originated in The Ross.
Film - Feature

Tony

Ross Movie

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
Date:
Time:
TBD
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Football Pick ‘Em

Intramural Sports - Registration Deadline

Recurring Date Info:
Weekly:
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12:05 am – 7:00 pm
Target Audiences:
FREE ENTRY and a new pool every week! Sign up on IM Leagues and see if you can correctly predict the winner of each selected matchup.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Art Exhibition

The Glories of Nature art exhibition

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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Starts at 7:00 am
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Loft Gallery (on the 3rd Level) Target Audiences:
Loft Gallery is open 7 a.m. to midnight Monday-Friday, as well as 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday & Sunday.
This event originated in Nebraska Unions.
Activity

Rock Climbing with Outdoor Adventures

SEPARATE EVENT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Date:
Time:
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Registration is Open!
This event originated in Husker Family Weekend.
Activity

Guided Memorial Stadium/Osborne Legacy Complex Tours

SEPARATE EVENT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Date:
Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Osborne Athletic Complex Target Audiences:
Event Registration is FULL - Join the waitlist
This event originated in Husker Family Weekend.
Class

Nebraska Nonprofit Management Institute - Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements

Become a financial leader in the nonprofit industry.

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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Starts at 9:00 am
Target Audiences:
Virtual asynchronous course. Learn to read and interpret financial statements,
Sale

PlantNebraska Fall Plant Sale

PlantNebraska to hold fall plant sale on Saturday, September 26.

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Greenhouse Target Audiences:
PlantNebraska will host a fall plant sale on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at its greenhouses on UNL’s East Campus (2150 N. 38th St.). Native and well-adapted plants suited to Nebraska’s climate and growing conditions will be …
This event originated in PlantNebraska.
Special Event

Otoe-Missouria Day 2026

Public events

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Time:
9:30 am – 8:30 pm
Location: Mahoney State Park Target Audiences:
The public is welcome at the 5th annual Otoe-Missouria Day at Mahoney State Park on the Platte River.
This event originated in Center for Great Plains Studies.
Other

Explore the Railyard

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Time:
10:00 am – 11:55 pm
Location: Railyard Target Audiences:
Spend the evening exploring Lincoln’s vibrant Railyard District, located in the heart of the Historic Haymarket. With a variety of restaurants, patios, and gathering spaces, it’s the perfect place to enjoy dinner, grab a drink, or relax outdoors and …
This event originated in Husker Family Weekend.
Activity

Homecoming 5K Fun Run

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Plaza Target Audiences:
Celebrate homecoming week with this FREE untimed 5k event. Whether you choose to run, jog, or walk participants of all fitness and experience levels are welcome. This event is designed to promote health, community, and an enjoyable outdoor experience …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Family Weekend Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

SEPARATE EVENT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Date:
Time:
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Husker Bowling Center Target Audiences:
Registration is Open!
This event originated in Husker Family Weekend.
Tour/Open House

Family Weekend: ‘Remembering Modern Art’ Tour

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1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Sheldon Museum of Art Target Audiences:
Join a Museum of American Art (MoAA) assistant for a special tour of “Remembering Modern Art.” This exhibition explores the forces-museums, exhibitions, artists, and cultural diplomacy-that shaped the story of American modern art in twenties century …
This event originated in Sheldon Museum of Art.
Performing Arts - Music

Metro Jazz Quintet: Broadway and Hollywood

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Starts at 7:30 pm
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts Room: Carson Theater Target Audiences:
BROADWAY & HOLLYWOOD
This event originated in Lied Center for Performing Arts.