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Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park for Archery on Fire! Bring the family and learn more about archery. Equipment is provided and knowledgeable staff will be there to help. Activities • Balloon Archery • 3-D Archery • Crossbows • Aerial Archery (weather permitting) • Atlatl • Tomahawk Throwing • Slingshots • Pellet Gun Shooting […]

Light Up the Fort at Fort Robinson State Park

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

Come out to Fort Robinson State Park to view all the holiday lights strung up around the park! Lights can be seen at Campground A, Loop Trail, and Crete Carrier Lodge. Units are decorated by Fort Robinson staff, civic groups and individual businesses. Valid park permit required for entry.

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Classic Christmas at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

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

Classic Christmas is a fun holiday event for the whole family! Join us at our beautiful Crete Carrier Riverview Lodge at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Families can participate with their children decorating a sugar cookie, making a holiday ornament, and creating a greeting card for a senior living facility. Enjoy a free trolley ride […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Christmas Bird Count at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Ponca State Park and members of the Loess Hills Audubon Society welcome participants of all ages and experience levels to participate in the annual citizen science Christmas Bird Count being held at Ponca State Park on Thursday, December 14th. Ponca State Park’s Christmas Bird Count is part of a nationwide Christmas Bird Count conducted by […]

Night Hike at Schramm

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Enjoy the sounds of the forest on a crisp winter night and join Schramm naturalists to hike the forest after nightfall. If the stars align, we'll catch a glimpse of the Geminids meteor shower. Dress for the weather and bring your own flashlight or head lamp. We will hike for about an hour and will […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Platte River State Park Yule Log Festival

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Enjoy the beautiful winter season with friends and family at this Yule Log Festival at Platte River State Park! Activity Schedule: All Yule Log activities take place at Walter Scott Jr. Lodge Noon - 3 p.m. -Pinecone Bird Feeders -Kid Friendly Crafts -Winter Holiday Cooking Decorating Contest: A fun holiday cookie competition. Bring your decorated […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]