Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Explore Archery

Explore Archery

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need - bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You'll learn range safety, fundamentals of […]

Event Series Community Fishing Night: Norfolk

Community Fishing Night: Norfolk

Skyview Lake - Norfolk Norfolk, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Mahoney Melodrama: “Rustlers of Red Rock”

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

Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at “Rustlers of Red Rock,” a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.

Fort Atkinson Living History

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

Experience living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820’s era outpost. We'll be hosting a special Living History event for the July 4 weekend. Saturday, July 2 Schedule 11 a.m. - Donald Hickey, Wayne State University professor and […]

July Archery Hike

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Get outside for some family-friendly outdoor quality time! Register groups of 3 to 50 (split into pods of five) to experience a guided hike through our archery field course. Participants will get to explore the one-mile trail and make 10 stops at archery stations to take aim at fun targets. No archery experience needed - […]

‘The Sound of Music’

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

The world’s most beloved musical comes again to the Post Playhouse stage! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess attempts to bring music and joy back to a broken family, all the while facing danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Every Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” […]

$17 – $30

Buffalo Cookout with Humanities Nebraska Program

Niobrara State Park Niobrara, NE

Join us at Niobrara State Park on July 2nd for the Buffalo Cookout with Humanities Nebraska Program! “History of Trick Roping and Wild West Shows” by Joan Wells. Joan Wells uses the vanishing folk art of trick roping to bring the color and history of the Old West alive. Located at the Buffalo Cookout Pavilion. […]

Bad Man In a Better Place: Jesse James in Nebraska at Lewis & Clark SRA

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

Speaker Jeff Barnes will present a program, "Bad Man In a Better Place: Jesse James in Nebraska" on Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m. CST at Lewis & Clark SRA, Crofton, NE - Weigand Picnic Shelter. The notorious Jesse James typically isn’t thought of in connection with Nebraska… but he was here. Nebraska was where […]

43rd Army Band in Concert at Fort Robinson State Park

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

The Nebraska National Guard proudly presents the 43rd Army Band in concert at Fort Robinson State Park! Featured groups: Blackhawk Brass and Heartland Revival Concert Band The concert is free and open to the public. No ticket required. View Event Flyer

Fort Atkinson Living History

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

Experience living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820’s era outpost. We'll be hosting a special Living History event for the July 4 weekend. Sunday, July 3 Schedule 11:00 a.m. - Dr. Donald Hickey presents the history of […]

4th of July BBQ at Fort Robinson State Park

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

Join us for barbeque on the lawn on July 4th to celebrate Independence Day at Fort Robinson State Park! Enjoy the Western Wildlife Art Show in the Vet Hospital Building at Fort Robinson on July 2, 3 & 4. BBQ on the west lawn will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain Time. […]