Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us at Platte River State Park for Breakfast and Birding! Start your Sunday morning with breakfast at Scott Lodge Restaurant then head outside to enjoy bird-themed resources and activities. Valid park permit required for entry.
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. The weekend is full of Vintage Halloween frivolity as we celebrate Halloween history, customs, and games throughout the 52-room mansion. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth […]
Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky fall fun! Admission: $12/person. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. Activities: - Horseback riding & horse-drawn wagon rides - Ax throwing - Giant hay slide - Zipline […]
Join us on Halloween day, Thursday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for some spooky fun at Schramm Education Center! Activities • Gouge a Gourd: Learn to use an atlatl (spear-thrower) or a sling shot as you take aim at some pumpkins. (ages 5+) • Learn from a Leaf: Collect leaves that have […]
Join us for a spooky good time at Fort Robinson State Park’s Haunted Halloween! The event will be on Halloween -- Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The park will be offering one night of FREE camping on Halloween night! To reserve a site, contact the park’s headquarters at 308-665-2900. Activities -Camp & […]
Join us for the Fort Atkinson Candlelight Tour! Each stop along the way will reveal another part of the evening's theme, "The Election of 1824 and the Return of General Henry Atkinson". This walking tour among the historic buildings and around the grounds will take approximately one and a half hours. Please wear walking shoes […]
Join us at the Outdoor Heritage Complex at Platte River State Park for Veterans Appreciation Day! We'd like to honor and show our respect for those who have served in a war, sacrificing of themselves for the common good of our country. The first 50 visitors with any military ID will receive a token for […]
Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. A valid Nebraska Game and Park […]
Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. These events will be held […]
The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]
It’s never too early to begin appreciating reptiles and amphibians! Caregivers of children ages two to five years old are invited to discover more about the world of herpetology. Join us at the James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Thursdays, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21 from 10 to […]
Join us for an autumn art show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet amazing artists and view their work of photography, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, wood work, handcrafted artwork, and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The show will take place at the Peter Kiewit Lodge. Friday, Nov. 15: 6-9 […]
Join us for an autumn art show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet amazing artists and view their work of photography, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, wood work, handcrafted artwork, and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The show will take place at the Peter Kiewit Lodge. Friday, Nov. 15: 6-9 […]
Join us for an autumn art show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet amazing artists and view their work of photography, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, wood work, handcrafted artwork, and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The show will take place at the Peter Kiewit Lodge. Friday, Nov. 15: 6-9 […]
It’s never too early to begin appreciating reptiles and amphibians! Caregivers of children ages two to five years old are invited to discover more about the world of herpetology. Join us at the James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Thursdays, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21 from 10 to […]
Put your tree decorating skills to the test for a chance to win a two-night cabin stay at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton! The 5th annual tree decorating contest is open Nov. 28, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025 with judging to occur Jan. 6; one winner will claim the prize two-night cabin […]
Instead of shopping on Black Friday, spend the day after Thanksgiving outdoors on a free, guided hike at Platte River State Park. Meet at the Waterfall Trailhead parking lot at 10 a.m. Nov. 29. A naturalist will lead the 2-mile hike, stopping to share some of his favorite fascinating finds along the way. The hike […]
Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! With the camera acting as a giant magnifying glass on stage, be sure not to blink as magic & audience members are projected on a large screen. Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform […]