Saturday, October 10 (10AM-6PM) ; Sunday, October 11 (10AM-4PM)
Cosplay Parades
Saturday: 11AM & 5PM
Sunday: 11AM, 1PM & 3PM
Starting Location: Stage 1
We encourage everyone who comes to Lincoln Nerd Fest to wear a costume and join one of our Cosplay Parades!
Cosplay Contest Stage Show is Saturday at 2-3:30PM
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Stack and play with 12"x12" themed boxes. Build a fort to fend off our resident Enderman (Our wonderful stilt walker from Sisi's Levity).
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Grab a free Red Bull and battle your friends in the Red Bull gaming pod!
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday: 10AM-4PM
Local videogame development company Frozen Dawn Entertainment will have a free gaming lounge to test play Neoterrus, an open world, story driven, looter shooter.
Schedule Coming Soon!
The Nebraska Esports Program invites you to try their drone flight simulators, battle your friends in 1v1 gaming stations, join the Smash Bros Tournament on Saturday, watch a drone race and so much more!
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday: 10AM-4PM
Come race friends and other attendees through the Organized Nebraska Nerfers (O.N.N.) challenge course! Try out customized Nerf guns and learn about park battles that take place throughout the year around Nebraska.
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Brick Days is displaying some of their amazing custom creations built from LEGO bricks by LEGO enthusiasts from across the Midwest!
Lego Build Zone
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Come add to several prebuilt landscapes to expand our Lego universe. Find hidden objects and take on Lego challenges! Fun for all ages.
Pokéstop Vendor Quest
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Look for the iconic blue Pokéstops placed at various vendor and artist stalls throughout the event space! At each Pokéstop collect one of 1300 possible Pokémon. Collect four Pokémon to complete your team and receive a prize! Additional challenges throughout the weekend!
Learn to Play Events
Learn to Play MTG Saturday 4PM
Learn to Play Lorcana Sunday 10AM
Location: Learn to Play Zone
Come learn to play Magic the Gathering, D&D and other fan favorites! Nerd Fest will provide free decks for the MTG event thanks to MagiKids! This event is open to all ages, but we request kids 12 and under be accompanied by an adult.
Mario Hot Wheels Zone
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
If you love Hot Wheels or Mario this is the area for you! Each year we hope to grow this zone and create a hot wheels paradise for all race car fans! Mario characters might also make appearances off and on throughout the event.
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Come snap a photo with one of the many volunteers from the 501st Legion! Create a short video of you in the Death Star or join them on their patrols and search for star wars themed rubber ducks placed at various vendor and artist stalls throughout the event space! When you find one, collect a voucher to be turned in to the 501st for a prize!
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Come snap a photo with one of the many volunteers from the Ghostbusters: Nebraska Division! Help them find all the mini marshmallow men hiding around the event space causing mischief.
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Ne'tra Vhipir Clan, Nebraska Chapter of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club.
Rebel Legion - Central Base proudly serving the states of Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
The Dark Empire: Kavan Spire
InnerCircle Games Omaha
Saturday 2PM & Sunday 12PM
Location: Learn to Play Zone
InnerCircle Games Omaha will be hosting an immersive, live, strategy experiences where competition, social dynamics, and unexpected twists shape every decision. Compete in mini-games, navigate alliances, and outplay your opponents in this thrilling experience!
Saturday: 7PM-8:30PM
Katze Kreations will be hosting a Fan-Run vocaloid concert featuring songs from the past and present using 8 different vocal synths. Day entry into the convention will get you re-entry into the concert!
Saturday: 1PM & 4PM (45 minute sets)
Location: Stage 1
Local band Pure Brown will be playing live music at the event! The band is known for their video game tribute act paired with a live video game experience.
Saturday: 12PM & 3PM
Location: Stage 2
Come join one of the choreographed dance parties meant for all ages! Featuring some of the top songs of 2025, including Kpop Demon Hunters, Mario, Minecraft and more!! If you have a good time, consider joining one of her dance classes!
Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4PM
Themed face paint and balloon art will be offered by Happy D Clown! These services are provided at an additional cost.
Saturday: 1PM & 4PM Sunday: 1PM & 4PM
Lincoln magician Evan Card will be performing multiple shows throughout the weekend! Come join in the magic! Audience participation encouraged!
Additional Learn to Play Events
Marvel Spider-Punk RPG
Saturday 11:30AM: Learn to Play Zone
Pokémon RPG
Saturday 1PM: Learn to Play Zone
Star Trek RPG
Saturday 1PM: Learn to Play Zone
Shadowdark RPG
Saturday 4PM: Learn to Play Zone
Marvel Champions RPG
Sunday 10:30AM: Learn to Play Zone
Pokemon RPG
Sunday 1PM: Learn to Play Zone
Daggerheart RPG
Sunday 1PM: Learn to Play Zone
Gronk's Orcs-giving RPG
Sunday 2PM: Learn to Play Zone