The Beach Boys August 2

California surf rock legends The Beach Boys and perennial classic-rock favorite America take the Pinewood Bowl Theater stage this summer. Click here for tickets.
Chicago August 5

. The multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning band Chicago will bring fans of all ages to their feet this summer at Pinewood Bowl Theater. Click here for tickets.
Joe Rogan The Sacred Clown Tour September 11

A standup comedian for more than 25 years with an inquisitive and intense comedic style, Joe Rogan will bring his Sacred Clown tour to Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday, September 11. Click here for tickets.
Cher November 12

Due to overwhelming demand, Cher has extended her phenomenally successful Here We Go Again Tour to include a stop in Lincoln at Pinnacle Bank Arena with special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC. Click here for tickets.
Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure March 27 - March 28

The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure during the hit live stage show, playing at Pinnacle Bank Arena August 22 & 23. Click here for tickets.
Kane Brown The Worldwide Beautiful Tour April 24

Multi-Platinum, three-time AMA award-winning artist Kane Brown is bringing his first-ever international headlining tour, The Worldwide Beautiful Tour, to Lincoln, along with country hitmakers Russell Dickerson and Chris Lane. Click here for tickets.
Goo Goo Dolls July 31

The Goo Goo Dolls have broken records, contributed a string of staples to the American songbook, connected to millions of fans, and indelibly impacted popular music for three-plus decades. They bring their Miracle Pill Tour to Lincoln this summer. Click here for tickets.

#LNKRoadTrip Bingo

Introducing Lincoln’s one-day road trip bingo game, a way to explore Lincoln and Lancaster county without leaving your car‼️ Make it an activity for the family! Download your bingo card HERE. Pack your car full of your favorite Lincoln snacks, stay hydrated with water, grab a marker for your bingo card and don’t forget your PPE! Send photos of your bingo and pictures of your finds to tsimpson@lincoln.org. We'd also love for you to tag us in your photos on social media. Even though the contest is over, let the adventures continue. Like many of our participants said, this is a low-risk activity that allows you to get out of the house and explore the capital city!

RULES:

1. Everything must be within Lincoln/Lancaster county.

2. Pictures must be taken safely.

3. Pictures can be used on LCVB’s Social Media.

4. Have fun, stay safe and no parking illegally to take photos!

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07/11/2020

Butterfly Count

Enjoy the morning with a leisurely hike while counting butterflies. The Nature Center has been hosting this count for ov...

Venue: Pioneers Park Nature Center - Prairie Building

Location: 3201 South Coddington

Website: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/aspx/city/proctor/classes.aspx?loc=PPNC

Phone: (402) 441-7895

07/11/2020

Lego Build At Home Contest: Back to the Bricks

Looking for FREE activities to do at home during this time of distancing? Build your own LEGO car at home and enter to ...

Venue: At Home

Location: At Home

Website: https://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/legobuildcontest.html

07/11/2020

Lincoln Library Summer Reading Challenge

For all ages! June 1 to July 31, 2020 Register started May 26 for the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge! Please visit ...

Venue: Local Libraries

Location: Citywide

Website: https://lincolnlibraries.org/summer-reading-challenge/

07/11/2020

Nebraska Alumni Association presents Tailgate Cinema: The Lion King

Load up the car for a special Tailgate Cinema event on July 10 and 11 at the Nebraska Champions Club parking lot. Ent...

Venue: Nebraska Champions Club Parking Lot

Location: 707 Stadium Drive (Enter off Stadium Drive)

Website: https://www.huskeralum.org/s/1620/index.aspx?sid=1620&gid=1&pgid=2255&content_id=5483

07/11/2020

Putt-Putt for a Cure

Enjoy an evening of Putt-Putt golf and raise money for Relay For Life of Lancaster County, NE. Be sure to mention Relay ...

Venue: Adventure Golf Center

Location: 5901 S 56th Street

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/275185680355433/

07/12/2020

Frogs and Floats

Frogs and Floats Sunday, July 12, 2020 1 hour/group time slots begin at 1 pm. $5/person. Up to 8 people per group. ...

Venue: Pioneers Park Nature Center

Location: 3201 South Coddington

Website: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/aspx/city/proctor/classes.aspx?loc=PPNC

Phone: (402) 441-7895

07/12/2020

Lego Build At Home Contest: Back to the Bricks

Looking for FREE activities to do at home during this time of distancing? Build your own LEGO car at home and enter to ...

Venue: At Home

Location: At Home

Website: https://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/legobuildcontest.html

07/12/2020

Lightning Bugs Live

Join us online for this enlightening evening all about fireflies! While both our centers, Rowe Sanctuary and Spring Cree...

Venue: Combination of a Zoom Presentation and Facebook Live event

Location: Online

Website: https://springcreek.audubon.org/events/lightning-bugs-live

Phone: (402) 797-2301

07/12/2020

Lincoln Library Summer Reading Challenge

For all ages! June 1 to July 31, 2020 Register started May 26 for the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge! Please visit ...

Venue: Local Libraries

Location: Citywide

Website: https://lincolnlibraries.org/summer-reading-challenge/

07/13/2020

Lego Build At Home Contest: Back to the Bricks

Looking for FREE activities to do at home during this time of distancing? Build your own LEGO car at home and enter to ...

Venue: At Home

Location: At Home

Website: https://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/legobuildcontest.html

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