Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
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Ponca State Park Join Ponca State Park's Naturalist team for an evening all about nature! Meet at the Resource Center for different activities throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to participate in as many activities as they would like! Activities will be at staggered times throughout the evening, located around the Resource Center. Activity Schedule: 6-7:30 p.m. […] |
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years through America's military timeline and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6, 2026! Military reenactor groups will represent the French and Indian, Civil, World War I, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars and through the present. Military vehicles, including Willy jeeps, a British […]
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Indian Cave State Park Join us at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 5! Activities will take place outside of the museum. Activity schedule: 5 - 7 p.m.: Hayrack rides, cake walk (50 cents to play), and yard games 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Fish fry - $13 for ages 13+, $6 for ages […] |
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years through America's military timeline and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6, 2026! Military reenactor groups will represent the French and Indian, Civil, World War I, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars and through the present. Military vehicles, including Willy jeeps, a British […] |
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Mahoney State Park Calling all creators! Are you way behind on projects? Need a space to spread out and create? Do you wish you had a huge table with a great view to work at for a day or more? We will be hosting two “Creator Retreat Days”, Sept. 9 and Sept. 30 between 10 a.m. and 8 […] |
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Ash Hollow State Historical Park Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 5th Annual Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs., Sept. 10 thru Sat., Sept. 12, 2026! The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between […]
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Carter Lake, Omaha Join Nebraska Game and Parks outdoor educators and partners for a night of kayaking and cleaning up your local aquatic habitat at Carter Lake in Omaha on Thursday, Sept. 10. Because what’s good for wildlife is good for people too! We will meet at the boat ramp on the Northeast side of the lake, just […]
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Did you know that the trails at Schramm Park are a great WEB-site? Join us for a spider night hike! We will use flashlights to search for sparkling webs and reflective eyes as we hunt for amazing arachnids on the Hackberry Trail. What to bring: Bring your own flashlight or head lamp. Meeting location: Meet […] |
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Ash Hollow State Historical Park Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 5th Annual Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs., Sept. 10 thru Sat., Sept. 12, 2026! The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between […] 
Mahoney State Park Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided. 2026 Star Party dates Friday, […] |
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Join us at the Engineer Cantonment in Omaha for the sixth of a series of guided hikes as a part of this year’s Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek program! Former Nebraska State Archaeologist, Rob Bozell, will share the history or the Engineer Cantonment site as well as archaeological insights. Participants will walk to the site from […]
Ash Hollow State Historical Park Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 5th Annual Ash Hollow Living History Rendezvous on Thurs., Sept. 10 thru Sat., Sept. 12, 2026! The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between […] 
Ponca State Park Join us for a monthly PIKE — a Naturalist-led group hike — at beautiful Ponca State Park! Meet at the West Shelter at 10 a.m. and enjoy the scenic views, native wildlife, and fellowship until 12:30 p.m. Along the way, Naturalists will talk about the cultural and natural history of the park and the flora […] |
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Ponca State Park Save the date for the 21st annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo on Sept. 19-20, 2026, at Ponca State Park! The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest. Join us for two days of family-friendly outdoor activities, including wildlife encounters, fishing, kayaking, archery, camping skills, local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, contests, food […]
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Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park Join Jeff Barnes, Humanities Nebraska speaker and author of "The Great Plains Guide to Custer" on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park to learn about George Custer. Barnes will discuss the nine years of George Armstrong Custer between his First Stand in Nebraska in 1867 to his Last Stand […] |
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Ponca State Park Save the date for the 21st annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo on Sept. 19-20, 2026, at Ponca State Park! The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest. Join us for two days of family-friendly outdoor activities, including wildlife encounters, fishing, kayaking, archery, camping skills, local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, contests, food […] |
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Pawnee State Recreation Area Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's Fish & Wildlife Education team for a night of relaxing kayaking and bask in the beauty of the September Equinox sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Pawnee State Recreation Area. A solar equinox is a time when the sun aligns directly above the equator, rising perfectly East and […] |
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Looking to get outdoors and volunteer? Schramm Park SRA holds regular volunteer opportunities to assist with land management efforts. Join NGPC staff as we work on activities such as invasive species removal, seed collection, trail maintenance, brush piling, and tree planting. Register in advance if plan to attend so we can estimate head count for […] |
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Visit Arbor Lodge during Frontier Days on Sept. 25-27 to learn more about what life was like for the early pioneers living in Nebraska. Demonstrations and displays will include rope making, early Nebraska City education, antique kitchen gadgets, rag dolls, quilting, dress-like-a-pioneer, old time toys and games, household chores, early transportation and more! Cortland Opry […] |
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Visit Arbor Lodge during Frontier Days on Sept. 25-27 to learn more about what life was like for the early pioneers living in Nebraska. Demonstrations and displays will include rope making, early Nebraska City education, antique kitchen gadgets, rag dolls, quilting, dress-like-a-pioneer, old time toys and games, household chores, early transportation and more! Cortland Opry […] |
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Visit Arbor Lodge during Frontier Days on Sept. 25-27 to learn more about what life was like for the early pioneers living in Nebraska. Demonstrations and displays will include rope making, early Nebraska City education, antique kitchen gadgets, rag dolls, quilting, dress-like-a-pioneer, old time toys and games, household chores, early transportation and more! Cortland Opry […] |
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Mahoney State Park Calling all creators! Are you way behind on projects? Need a space to spread out and create? Do you wish you had a huge table with a great view to work at for a day or more? We will be hosting two “Creator Retreat Days”, Sept. 9 and Sept. 30 between 10 a.m. and 8 […] |
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. The History Trailer will also be displayed during […] 
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $16 per person on Saturdays; $14 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry. A short horseback ride […]
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Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area Designated as an International Dark Sky Park in 2022, Merritt Reservoir is a prime location for stargazing. Join us on Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, for a ranger-led night sky viewing event. Rangers from The Niobrara National Scenic River and members of the Platte Valley Astronomical Observers will be there to give you a program […] |