Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park for Mudville! Yes, you’ll get muddy and should definitely pack a change of clothes. Join us at the Outdoor Pavilion for excitement, education and mud! Make mud pies & mud art, dig in dirt and discover our slip & slide with a very muddy twist! Dress for a […]
Join reenactor, historian, and collector Shane Johnson in an exploration of his medieval knights collection! Johnson, a long-time member of the Fremont Pathfinders, has come to Fort Hartsuff for many years for 1870s military reenactments. This time, he is taking us to a whole different historical period with his extensive collection of reproduction medieval flags, […]
Join us on July 4th to celebrate Independence Day at Fort Robinson State Park! July 2-4: Enjoy the 51st Western and Wildlife Art Show. Open at 9 a.m. at the Fort Robinson Veterinary Hospital. July 3: Children's Wall of Art Contest from 10 a.m. - noon. This popular art contest is for children ages 2 […]
In celebration of America, and honoring our local veterans, Arbor Lodge is hosting a patriotic quilt display during from June 24 - August 14, 2024. Visitors are welcome to view the displays any time during open hours, Tuesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The display includes over 25 Quilts of Valor and other quilted […]
Travel 200 years back in time to celebrate Independence Day weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, […]
Join us the weekend of July 6 & 7 at Fort Robinson State Park to witness living history with Buffalo Soldiers of the American West! African-American soldiers of the Ninth and Tenth cavalry regiments (called “buffalo soldiers” by the Plains Indians) garrisoned Fort Robinson for eighteen years and played an important role in northwestern Nebraska's history. A […]
Travel 200 years back in time for Independence Day weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, […]
Join us the weekend of July 6 & 7 at Fort Robinson State Park to witness living history with Buffalo Soldiers of the American West! African-American soldiers of the Ninth and Tenth cavalry regiments (called “buffalo soldiers” by the Plains Indians) garrisoned Fort Robinson for eighteen years and played an important role in northwestern Nebraska's history. A […]
History Nebraska archeologist and Humanities Nebraska speaker Nolan Johnson unveils a world long before Fort Hartsuff! Johnson will discuss the lengthy human occupation of this region prior to 1800 and explore prehistoric peoples through archeological evidence, including stone and bone tools, architecture, floral and faunal remains, and settlement patterns. Humanities Nebraska (HN) provides major funding […]
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. Our July theme is "Wading into Shorebirds". If you look out at a wetland and think “Duck, Duck, Goose,” come learn about more birds of the wetlands in […]
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 […]
Join us at Red Willow SRA for a Family Fun Night shooting archery! Instructors and volunteers will be there to guide and teach participants of all ages. All equipment will be provided, but you can bring your own if you prefer. Meet at the boat launching area near the marina. There will also be a […]
