Visit Lincoln

06/01/2026

Save the date, !🔥🏅

Join us as we pack the outside of Pinnacle Bank Arena on July 9 to kick off the 42nd Anniversary of the Cornhusker State Games! 🎉

The Cornhusker State Games bring Nebraskans of all ages and skill levels together for competition, community and fun. From Track & Field, Swimming and Gymnastics to Co****le, Chess and MallWalk, there’s truly something for everyone.

📅 July 9–19, 2026

Whether you're competing, cheering on athletes or just soaking up the energy, this is a Nebraska tradition you won't want to miss! 💪✨

Learn more🔗 https://www.cornhuskerstategames.com/

Nebraska Sports Council

Save the date! 🎉 Opening Night for the Cornhusker State Games is coming soon. Get ready to kick off another exciting year of competition, community, and Nebraska pride! 🏅

06/01/2026

Thank you to Pillar Restaurant Group for their support of growing sports tourism in Lincoln and Lancaster County!👏 Pillar Restaurant Group is a locally owned Lincoln-based hospitality company that operates multiple restaurant concepts focused on scratch-made food, community connection, and elevated dining experiences across the city. Learn more at https://www.prgnebraska.com/

05/29/2026

Welcome to Elleinad Books, where tiny readers step into BIG, bright, magical worlds! 🧸🌈💫

Nestled in Lincoln’s cozy College View neighborhood, this colorful children’s bookstore is widely recognized as Nebraska’s only independent shop fully dedicated to kids’ books, and it feels like stepping straight into a storybook.📖💛

It's filled with storytime magic, playful corners, diverse stories and is a space where kids and their families can explore, dream and fall in love with reading from the very first page.💫

A true little world of wonder built for curious minds and big imaginations.✨

📍Elleinad Books | 4724 Prescott Ave
⏱️Sun: 10am-2pm | Mon: Closed | Tues-Thurs: 9am-6pm | Fri & Sat: 9am-4pm

05/28/2026

Need a cute summer wardrobe refresh? Yeah, us too😉

From cute everyday staples to trendy statement pieces, these local fave shops are bringing the sunshine energy this season!✨ These are just a few of the amazing places to shop local and upgrade your closet for summer!🌞🕶️🩴

Got a favorite boutique or go-to shopping spot? Drop it in the comments so we can all add it to the list 👀💛

05/27/2026

Thank you to Sampson Construction for their support of growing sports tourism in Lincoln and Lancaster County!👏 Sampson Construction is a Nebraska-based contractor with 70+ years of experience delivering quality projects across 18 states. Learn more at https://www.sampson-construction.com/

Learn more about sports in ➡️ https://www.lincoln.org/sports/

05/27/2026

⚽🌎 The road to the FIFA World Cup runs through 🔥🙌

Headed to Kansas City for the World Cup match? Start the celebration early in Lincoln with nonstop soccer energy, packed sports bars, fans from all over and match-day vibes you do not want to miss.🎉

Join Nebraska Soccer on Friday, June 12 at The Railyard Lincoln for a FIFA World Cup watch party as Team USA takes on Paraguay! Expect pre-match fun with street soccer, games, family-friendly activities and plenty of excitement leading up to kickoff.⚽👏

Grab your jerseys, wave your flags and bring the whole crew because Lincoln is ready for its soccer era.🌍🔥

Learn more👉 https://huskers.com/news/2026/05/26/soccer-to-host-world-cup-watch-party

Stars, stripes, and Big Red Soccer.

Join us on June 12th at The Railyard to watch USMNT in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup. 🇺🇸⚽️

go.unl.edu/ckah |

05/26/2026

Have you started your Taste 27th journey yet? 🌮🍜🥢

27th Street brings it all together in one place. Global flavors, local favorites, comfort food classics and hidden gems that make this stretch one of the most diverse and exciting food corridors in Lincoln!🌍✨

From authentic South American flavors and Vietnamese dishes to classic European delis, timeless American burgers and everything in between, every stop adds a new flavor, a new culture and a new story to the mix. ❤️

Grab your crew, download the Taste 27th passport and eat your way down 27th Street one bite at a time!😋👉 https://www.lincoln.org/taste27/

Taste 27th is supported in part with grant funding from Visit Nebraska. Additional support of the project comes from Visit Lincoln, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Maly Marketing.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day, !⭐

Our office is closed today as we honor and remember those who served our country. We’ll be back in action Tuesday morning.

In the meantime, explore what’s happening around Lincoln👉 lincoln.org

05/22/2026

Motorsport energy is officially taking over this weekend.🏁

The Sports Car Club of America's 2026 Tire Rack SCCA Lincoln ProSolo is lighting up Lincoln Airpark May 21–23, bringing together hundreds of drivers all chasing precision, speed, and points toward the 2026 National Championship.

Learn more here👉 https://www.scca.com/events/2009105-2026-tire-rack-scca-lincoln-prosolo-lincoln-airpark