Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Youth Fishing Instructor Certification Class, Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]

Mother’s Day Buffet at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Spring blooms are popping up all around Ponca State Park; making for a beautiful setting to celebrate Mother’s Day with a buffet! Dine indoors or on the back patio of the Resource and Education Center. Menu includes roasted chicken, ham, cheesy potatoes, dinner roll, salad and dessert. Reservations required - Call Ponca State Park at 402-755-2284. […]

Full Moon Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon with a Ponca State Park Naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail! Meet on the riverfront. Dates:May 23rd at 9:30 p.m.June 21st at 9:30 p.m.July 21st at 9:30 p.m.August 19th at 8:30 p.m. This hike will last 45 minutes to an hour and may be canceled due […]

Author Event – On Common Ground: Learning and Living in the Loess Hills

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Enjoy a summer author event co-hosted by the Ponca Carnegie Library and Ponca State Park featuring authors and editors, Ryan Allen and Brian T. Hazlett on Thursday, June 6th at 7 p.m. This FREE public event will be held in the Oxbow Room of Ponca State Park’s Resource and Education Center. Allen and Hazlett will […]

Father’s Day Fish Fry at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for our annual Father's Day Fish Fry! Enjoy naturalist-lead programs, 22 miles of hike/bike trails, wildlife viewing areas, fishing in the stocked pond or Missouri River, swimming at the Aquatic Center, history of the region displayed at the Resource and Education Center, and partake in the annual Fish Fry! […]

Full Moon Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon with a Ponca State Park Naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail! Meet on the riverfront. Dates:May 23rd at 9:30 p.m.June 21st at 9:30 p.m.July 21st at 9:30 p.m.August 19th at 8:30 p.m. This hike will last 45 minutes to an hour and may be canceled due […]

Full Moon Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon with a Ponca State Park Naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail! Meet on the riverfront. Dates:May 23rd at 9:30 p.m.June 21st at 9:30 p.m.July 21st at 9:30 p.m.August 19th at 8:30 p.m. This hike will last 45 minutes to an hour and may be canceled due […]

Full Moon Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon with a Ponca State Park Naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail! Meet on the riverfront. Dates:May 23rd at 9:30 p.m.June 21st at 9:30 p.m.July 21st at 9:30 p.m.August 19th at 8:30 p.m. This hike will last 45 minutes to an hour and may be canceled due […]

19th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for the 19th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo on Sept. 21-22! The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest. Join us for two days of family-friendly outdoor activities, including wildlife encounters, fishing, kayaking, archery, camping skills, local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, contests, food and local […]

19th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for the 19th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo on Sept. 21-22! The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest. Join us for two days of family-friendly outdoor activities, including wildlife encounters, fishing, kayaking, archery, camping skills, local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, contests, food and local […]

Event Series Hallowfest at Ponca State Park

Hallowfest at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us for a spooky good time at Ponca State Park for the 26th Annual Hallowfest on Saturdays, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19! ACTIVITIES -Outdoor education programs & games -S'more making -Pumpkin carving contest -Pumpkin roll obstacle course -Pets costume contest -Cabin & campground decorating contest (judging from 5-6 p.m.) -Trick-or-Treating     Note: Due […]

Event Series Hallowfest at Ponca State Park

Hallowfest at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us for a spooky good time at Ponca State Park for the 26th Annual Hallowfest on Saturdays, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19! ACTIVITIES -Outdoor education programs & games -S'more making -Pumpkin carving contest -Pumpkin roll obstacle course -Pets costume contest -Cabin & campground decorating contest (judging from 5-6 p.m.) -Trick-or-Treating     Note: Due […]