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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE

Join us at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area for a glow in the dark egg hunt! Youth will gather for a fun filled "Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt" event, while we celebrate Migratory Bird Weekend. Eggs will have treats and/or bird trivia in order to win fun prizes!

Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE

Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! There will be living history demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Monday form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s […]

Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Kearny

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE

Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! There will be living history demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Monday form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s […]

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. $30/person. Light refreshments, a self-guided tour […]

Standing Bear Lake Cleanup

Standing Bear Lake 6404 N 132nd St, Omaha, NE

The Nebraska Game and Park Commission, the City of Omaha, Omaha Parks Foundation, ­­­­Greater Omaha Trail Runners, and the Omaha Running Club invite you to help clean up Standing Bear Lake. Standing Bear Lake is currently drained for a renovation and enhancement project. This creates a great opportunity to remove trash from the lake bed.  […]

Harold W. Anderson Visitor Center Grand Opening at Fort Atkinson SHP

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Join us at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park for the Harold W. Anderson Visitor Center Grand Opening! The grand opening will provide the public the chance to explore the newly redesigned facilities. The day will include a grand opening ribbon cutting, Living History, guided tours of the exhibits, and more!

Event Series Rock Creek Trail Days

Rock Creek Trail Days

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park 57426 710 St, Fairbury, NE

Join us at Rock Creek Station Historical Park for Rock Creek Trail Days! Come explore a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as gunfighter! Ongoing living history activities on the ranches will include: black powder […]

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. $30/person. Light refreshments, a self-guided tour […]

Dueling Pianos At the Lake

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE

Join us at Lewis & Clark SRA for Dueling Pianos! Dueling Pianos by Midwest Dueling Pianos will begin at 6:30 pm. Dueling Pianos is a mix of music and comedy that is bound to have you doubled over gasping for breath. Uncle Jarrols & Crofton Haymarket will be serving food, along with CJ’s At The […]

Event Series Rock Creek Trail Days

Rock Creek Trail Days

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park 57426 710 St, Fairbury, NE

Join us at Rock Creek Station Historical Park for Rock Creek Trail Days! Come explore a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as gunfighter! Ongoing living history activities on the ranches will include: black powder […]

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]

Kayak Cleanup at Louisville State Recreation Area

Louisville State Recreation Area 15810 Hwy. 50, Louisville, NE, NE

Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know our communities in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of stewardship and conservation while kayaking! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping to clean up […]