February

Chocolate Lovers Fantasy
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The name of this event says it all! Partake of the scrumptious extraordinary chocolate buffet, shhh there’s a silent auction and rousing raffles.

March

Shrine Circus
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane…no it’s one of the amazing trapeze artist soaring high above the elephants, clowns and lions in this big top.

May

Annual University Place Art Festival
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With hands-on children’s activities, continuous live entertainment of several varieties, a fabulous fashion show and of course many great arts and craft this is a must do!

Renaissance Fair
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Go back in time to the renaissance era with event planners dressed in period costumes, delightful displays and demonstrations, wonderful wine tasting and concessions.

Family Film Festival
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Take the inside out with an outdoor movie and a complimentary dinner. That’s not all this event has exciting prizes, thrilling rides and good-time games.

June

Celebrate Lincoln Festival
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Celebrate the world and all the enchantment there within featuring a variety of food, marvelous music and delightful dancing.

Jazz in June
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Join the jam jazz session every Tuesday night in June featuring live music and captivating artwork both indoors and out.

July

4th of July Celebration
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Let freedom ring! Bask in the glory that is our country and all of its benefits with music, food and dazzling fireworks.

August

Lancaster County Fair
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Feast your eyes on BBQ for the whole family, participate in the watermelon feed, don’t miss the ice cream social, rowdy rodeo or the interesting exhibits.

Capital City Ribfest
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Calling all BBQ lovers this fest is 4 days of ribs and impressive live entertainment.

August/September

Nebraska State Fair
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Get pumped up with live music, take the little ones to get their hands dirty with kid activities, stop and stare at the strolling entertainers, take home the blue ribbon from one of the competitions, and fill yourself full with the wide selection of foods.

Lincoln Arts Festival
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Boasting more than 100 artist there has to be something for everyone with gorgeous glass, dazzling jewelry, magnificent sculptures and poetic paintings.

October

Boo at the Zoo
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Beware the ghost and goblins as you venture into this zoo, hop aboard a spine-chilling train ride, enter at your own risk the hair-raising haunted plaza and collect your temping treats before you go.

OctoBEER Fest
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Over 100 kinds of bedazzling brew, fabulous food, live entertainment and a super silent auction.

Bluegrass Festival
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The best Bluegrass around sets the stage with live performances, a Jamming tent, Parking lot Jamming awesome craft and food vendors.

Halloween Hurrah
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Trick or Treat? No tricks here but you are likely to find a ton of fun at this museum as the crowds come adorned with their favorite Halloween costumes and the little ones get showered with treats.

November

Winter Weekend at the Zoo
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Santa Claus is coming to the zoo. Bring the entire family for cool crafts, amazing animals, and holiday stories and fun.

December

Star City Holiday Festival and Parade
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The Star City Holiday Festival and Parade features grand floats, giant balloons, marching bands and a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Family New Years Eve
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Happy New Year! Bring the entire family and ring in the New Year with great music and dancing, a countdown and a brilliant ball drop.