April 29 – May 9, 2025
Wrap up the year with celebrations and relaxation activities.
Unwind a little bit each day as you prepare for final exams.
MAY 5-9, 2025 ONLY
Surprise your friends with a Big Red Basket
Visit any of the seven Herbie's Market campus locations to fill a special Big Red Basket for a friend or two with their favorite popular snacks, drinks, and treats.
Celebrate the fantastic moments you had together this year and keep them fueled for the final exams.
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7 p.m. | April 30, 2025
Spring Concert featuring JPEGMAFIA with Pearl Parade
12th & R Streets, outside Lied Center for Performing Arts
FREE outdoor concert - open to UNL students, faculty, and staff, and public.
JPEGMAFIA is often praised for his ability to create music that seamlessly joins an array of emotions, sounds, and subject matter in a way that many haven’t heard up to this point. Though his approach might be new to some listeners, the LA-based rapper and producer’s journey through life, in many ways, predestined him for this kind of musical versatility.
presented by UPC Nebraska; 106.3 KFRX; and Lied Center for Performing Arts
6 to 10 p.m. | May 2, 2025
Outdoor Film: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Cather Lawn
Join RHA for a night of fun with food trucks, lawn games & a movie!
Food trucks from 6 to 9 p.m.
Film begins at 8 p.m.
hosted by Residence Hall Association
![Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, and Mia Sara, actors in film FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF (1986). [Image from imdb.com]](/sites/unl.edu.student-life.big-red-finale/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/ferris-bueller-image3.jpg?itok=ZZ9bUHay)
3 to 6 p.m. | May 3, 2025
End of Year Bash
East Campus Mall
Free outdoor carnival with fun games, food, and entertainment.
Inflatable Games
Carnival Midway Games w/ prizes
Exotic Animals from Wildlife Encounters
Balloon & Caricature Artists
Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, and Popcorn
hosted by Campus Nighlife; Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement; and Residence Hall Association
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | May 9, 2025
FriYAY Unwind
Nebraska Union, Memorial Plaza and Meier Common
A midday study break! Unwind outdoors with free...
Pizza & Pepsi (while supplies last)
Games + sidewalk chalk
Commencement cap decorating
Arts/crafts stations
Music, prizes, chair massages, and more
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | April 29, 2025
Gradfest
Wick Alumni Center
Class of 2025 graduates - join your fellow Husker graduates to purchase your cap and gown.
Celebrate your big accomplishment and be welcomed into the Nebraska Alumni Association family.
hosted by Nebraska Alumni Association
![Herbie Husker stands in Memorial Stadium, dressed in a graduation robe and holding a diploma. [University Communication and Marketing]](/sites/unl.edu.student-life.big-red-finale/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/img-2024-herbie-husker-graduation-robe.jpg?itok=2Cy62Csn)
5 to 7 p.m. | April 29, 2025
Gradfest After Hours
Wick Alumni Center, Holling Garden
All 2025 graduates are invited to this party outside the Alumni Center.
Enjoy a live d.j., food trucks, drinks, door prizes and games along with the chance to purchase your cap and gown.
hosted by Nebraska Alumni Association
5 to 7 p.m. | May 5, 2025
S'mores & Adventures
Outdoor Adventures Center, outside green space
Enjoy a fun & free evening with s’mores, yard games, slacklining and outdoor rock climbing.
hosted by Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures
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May 5–9, 2025
De-Stress Fest
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Oasis Student Lounge
Various activities all week.
May 5–8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
May 9, from 9 to 11 a.m.
hosted by Office of Academic Success
Details
4 TO 6 P.M. I May 6, 2025
Ice Cream Social
Nebraska Union, The Crib
Take a break from studying and enjoy some ice cream!
Craft your own sundaes using vanilla ice cream and toppings like sprinkles, crushed Oreos, nuts, chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauces.
hosted by Association of Students of the University of Nebraska (ASUN)
Details
9 TO 11:30 A.M. I May 6, 2025
Take a Break
Love Library South, Room 221
Stop by to grab some snacks, enjoy a cup of coffee, and unwind with activities like button-making, bracelet and keychain crafting, and coloring pages.
hosted by First Gen RSO & CAST
Details
12 to 1:30 p.m. | May 7 & 8, 2025
Big Red Pawp-Up
Various locations
Two Days!
May 7 @ Dinsdale Learning Commons
May 8 @ Love Library
hosted by University Libraries
9 TO 11 P.M. I May 7, 2025
Late Night Breakfast
CATHER, EAST, AND HARPER DINING CENTERS
Fuel up during finals prep with all-you-care-to-eat breakfast, with bacon, eggs, pancakes & more.
hosted by Dining Services
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ACCOMMODATIONS: If reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, large print, special seating, etc. are needed to accommodate a disability for events hosted by university departments, reach out to the contact listed in the event at least two weeks prior. The department will work with you to discuss accommodations and ensure appropriate arrangements are available.