Open House at the Student Observatory Fall 2026
Open House at the Student Observatory Fall 2026 is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM at Stadium Drive Parking Garage in Lincoln, NE. Free to attend.
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Where
- Stadium Drive Parking Garage
- Cost
- Free
Public open house with telescope views of stars, planets and the moon; check the calendar or Instagram for weather cancellations.
Also on Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Wednesday Mornings (Free admission 8-9am)Lincoln Children's Museum · 1420 P St, Lincoln, NEFree admission 8–9am on Wednesdays; families can stay and play in the museum for the rest of the day.
- Star Pick 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Halloween in the HaymarketRailyard and Iron Horse Park · Canopy StFree family trick-or-treat party: Canopy Street closes and Haymarket businesses hand out candy, with games and entertainment at the Railyard. Costumes encouraged.
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sailing in SoupZoo Bar · 136 N 14th StLive roots-rock and blues from a veteran ensemble performing originals and covers ranging from Ben Harper to Buddy Guy. Expect an intimate, soulful set.
- 6 – 8 PM Fall Ikebana Flower ArrangingLux Center for the ArtsHands-on Ikebana workshop teaching basic Japanese flower-arranging techniques; bring a vase or borrow one. Take home your arrangement and a small frog.
- 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Writers' Night: Open MicCrescent Moon Coffee · 140 N 8th StPoetry and prose open mic in the Haymarket, hosted by Jeff Martinson. Sign up at 6:30. Free; buy a drink if you take a seat.
- 7:00 PM Trivia at HopCatHopCat Lincoln · 601 P StWeekly team trivia in the Haymarket with a huge craft beer list and Cosmik Fries.
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