Parks

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Jack O Lantern World at Mahoney

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]

$14 – $24

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm Park

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join an outdoor educator for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will […]

Jack O Lantern World at Mahoney

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]

$14 – $24

Jack O Lantern World at Mahoney

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]

$14 – $24

Outdoor Studio: Hiking Stick Workshop with Julie Fjell

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us for a Hiking Stick Workshop with Julie Fjell! Julie Fjell is a local artist, designer and freelance art educator who is known for her work with vibrant colors and carefree patterns. She is skilled in pottery, stamped jewelry and illustration. Schramm Education Center is excited to partner with Julie for this unique Outdoor […]

Jack O Lantern World at Mahoney

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]

$14 – $24

3rd Annual First Responders Day at Niobrara State Park

Niobrara State Park Niobrara, NE

Come join in the fun  on Saturday, October 22nd  to celebrate our first responders: firefighters, law enforcement, EMTs, paramedics, doctors, nurses, park superintendents, conservation officers, military and sanitation workers at Niobrara State Park at the RV campground! Activity schedule 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The public is invited to meet and greet with all first […]

Birdability Outing at Fort Kearny SRA

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE

Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska’s Birdability Captain to celebrate Birdability Week with a free, accessible, and inclusive bird outing along the Hike-Bike Trail at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area (SRA). Birdability Week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, and an opportunity to share resources and ideas to […]

Living History Weekend – All About Salt at Arbor Lodge

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

Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds of Nebraska City’s National Historic Landmark.   Head to Arbor Lodge October 22 and 23 to discover the amazing evolution of salt and how Morton Salt revolutionized the industry. Plus, learn about some “salty […]

Halloween in the Hollow

Ash Hollow State Historical Park 4055 US-26, Lewellen, NE

Come out to Ash Hollow State Historical Park & celebrate Halloween with the ghosts of the Oregon Trail on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2-6 p.m. Mountain Time! Enjoy kid's games, s'mores, pumpkin picking & decorating, scavenger hunt, hay rack rides and a costume contest! The costume contest starts at 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. --- Trunk […]

Jack O Lantern World at Mahoney

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Mahoney State Park near Ashland introduces its newest fall attraction: Jack O’ Lantern World. From Sept. 30-Oct. 30, thousands of jack o’ lanterns carved by 50 artisans will be on display along a three-fourths mile walk. The walk, featuring intricately carved, lighted pumpkins, is designed to be an incredible experience to celebrate Halloween, art, nature […]

$14 – $24

Living History Weekend – All About Salt at Arbor Lodge

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

Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds of Nebraska City’s National Historic Landmark.   Head to Arbor Lodge October 22 and 23 to discover the amazing evolution of salt and how Morton Salt revolutionized the industry. Plus, learn about some “salty […]