Free Family Friendly Activities
Cosplay Parade
We encourage everyone who comes to Lincoln Nerd Fest to wear a costume and join our Cosplay Parade!
Enter our cosplay raffle for a chance to win fun prizes!
Life Size Build & Play Area
Stack and play with 12"x12" themed boxes. Build a fort to fend off an Enderman, provided by our wonderful stilt walker Sisi's Levity!
Video Game Lounge
Grab a Red Bull and battle your friends in the Red Bull gaming pod, challenge UNL's Esports Students to a 1v1 arcade competition, or try out the new game EV2 developed by Frozen Dawn Entertainment!
501st Legion Droid Hunt
Come snap a photo with one of the many volunteers from the 501st Legion! Join them on their patrols as they search for the droids protecting the missing pieces of the Millennium Falcon. The droids are sheltered by local shop owners hiding amongst the vendors.
Pokéstop Vendor Quest
Look for the iconic blue Pokéstops placed at various vendor stalls throughout the event space! At each Pokéstop collect one of 1300 possible Pokémon. Collect six Pokémon to complete your team and receive a prize!
Free Play Game Lounge
Bring your favorite deck or enjoy one of the many board games available in our free play game lounge. Scheduled DND sessions will occur throughout the event and are open to join!
UNL Esports Drone Shows
Enjoy a Drone Pilot Showcase put on by UNL's Esports Students. They will also be putting on several King of the Hill,1v1 arcade competitions against current UNL Esports students!
Magician Evan Card
Lincoln magician Evan Card will be performing multiple shows throughout the weekend! Come join in the magic!
Face Painting & Balloon Art
Themed face paint and balloon art will be offered by Shades the Clown! These services are provided at an additional cost.