The Weekender highlights free(ish) student-focused social events happening on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons and evenings. All students are welcome.
Ongoing
Free Bowling
- Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday; 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday
- Husker Bowling Center, inside the Nebraska East Union
UNL students enjoy free bowling + shoe rental w/ their NCard.
Reserve a lane11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Friday until Dec 13
Tea Time Friday
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 302
Enjoy fresh tea and snacks in the Kawasaki Reading Room.
Details4 to 5 p.m. every Friday until Dec 13
Japanese Conversation Table
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 302
Practice Japanese vocabulary and grammar at any level in a fun and welcoming environment inside the Kawasaki Reading Room.
DetailsDecember 13, 14, 15
6:30pm-8:30pm Dec. 13, 2024
SLICE Out Stress
Nebraska Union | Crib
SLICE will help cut some of your STRESS before Finals Week by hosting SLICE Out STRESS on Friday, December 13th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Nebraska Union Crib.
Some of the activities to help you release stress will be Life Size Board Games, Coloring Pages, Tabletop Board Games, E-Sports, Blanket Making, Puzzles, Snacks & Drinks, and more.
We hope to see you there!
DetailsThe Weekender returns Jan 17, 2025 with fresh events and activities for the spring semester.
January 17, 18, 19
January 24, 25, 26
January 31, February 1, 2
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan 31, 2025
Poster Sale
Nebraska Union, The Crib
This is the final day of the Spring Poste Sale, hosted by UPC Nebraska.
Details7 to 9 p.m. Jan 31, 2025
Laser Tag + Karaoke Night
Nebraska Union, Ballroom + Centennial Room
One evening only! Enjoy two FREE indoor activities in a single location on campus. Gather your friends together for a dynamic night of fun.
Free for UNL students only with Event Pass.
February 7, 8, 9
7:05 p.m. Feb 7, 2025
Life in Lincoln: Lincoln Stars Hockey
Ice Box
Watch a live hockey game alongside other Husker students when the local Lincoln Stars take to the ice against the Omaha Lancers.
100 tickets are set aside for UNL students at a special price.
Details