The Weekender is on hiatus until mid-January 2026.
Enjoy the Winter Break. See you again in 2026!
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.
Details + Reserve a laneDecember 12, 13, 14
Starts at 7:30 pm, December 12, 2025
Student Dance Project
Temple Building Room: Howell Theatre
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Dance Program’s 2025 Student Dance Project will feature 24 choreographers who have set their work on 50 dancers. All performances will take place in Howell Theatre, on the first floor of the Temple Building at 12th and R streets on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus.
Tickets for the Student Dance Project are $10 for general admission and $5 for students, presale only.
To purchase tickets, visit https://go.unl.edu/dancetix.
DetailsStarts at 2:00 pm, December 13, 2025
Drop-in Tour at Sheldon Museum of Art
Sheldon Museum of Art
Sheldon’s drop-in tours are a great way to learn more about the Sheldon’s architecture, exhibitions, and collection. Drop-in tours are free and open to everyone. No registration is required.
Details10:30 am – 11:30 am, December 14, 2025
Yoga in Sheldon’s Great Hall
Sheldon Museum of Art
Campus Recreation is partnering with Sheldon Museum of Art to offer hour-long yoga classes appropriate for all levels.
Register through the Active Husker App or online at https://go.unl.edu/sheldon-yoga. Registration opens one week before the class.