Public Veteran Events

April 3rd, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
April 4th, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Christensen Field
1914 Christensen Field Rd
Fremont, NE

Thursday, March 28th, 2024
10:00 a.m.

Veterans Legislative Day will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 in the Warner Chamber at the State Capitol. Veterans Legislative Day is an annual event to discuss Nebraska Legislation pertaining to veterans and their families.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. Anticipated guest speakers include Governor Jim Pillen, NDVA Director John Hilgert, and Nebraska State Senators.

Meet directly with local employers and agencies at the American Job Center. This career fair will be held the week of February 12-16 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and feature new employers daily!

Parking is available in the American Job Center Park & Go Garage at 14th and N Street in Lincoln.

Learn More at the American Job Center's website.

Join the Lincoln Vet Center on December 14 for a Holiday Open House from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Vet Center
211 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68510

The premiere of a documentary featuring a Santee Sioux Vietnam War veteran’s story will take place at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Andersen Hall auditorium at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The screening, sponsored by the University Libraries, is free and open to the public.

When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. CDT

Where: FOCUS Suites, 285 S 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510

The Nation of Patriots flag is returning to its home state in honor of our veterans. Meet them at the SAC Museum and see Astronaut Clayton Anderson then ride to SumTur Amphitheater for more celebration and festivities where Governor Jim Pillen will be speaking. There will be bikes, food, entertainment and vendors. Help them bring the flag back and help support the soldiers who have protected our country. Visit their Facebook event page.

When: July 7, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: 2120 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration in celebrating the grand opening of the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) in Omaha. To RSVP, click here or contact Jo Eckert by email or by calling 402-221-7200.

The Nebraska State Fair will be hosting various activities on Monday, September 4th, in honor of our veterans. A veterans program will be held at the Heartland Events Center at 10:30 a.m. and a Celebration Parade dedicated to veterans will be held at 2:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the Nebraska State Fair's Veterans Day Celebration website.