Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Dusty’s Pumpkinfest at the Cody’s

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

Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky fall fun! Admission: $12/person. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. Activities: - Horseback riding & horse-drawn wagon rides - Ax throwing - Giant hay slide - Zipline […]

Event Series Try Archery

Try Archery

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

Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Try Archery is your place to start! This easy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit! And whether archery turns out to be […]

5th Annual Johnson Lake SRA Halloween Haunt

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

Join us for the 5th Annual Johnson Lake SRA Halloween Haunt at the Main Campground on Saturday, October 12th!   Activities: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Kids' games and pumpkin painting will be in the C area 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Campground Trick-or-Treating 5 p.m.: Campsite decorating contest judging 6 p.m.: Marshmallow roasting at […]

Halloween is Brewing with Fun at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Get your spooky, silly and creative costumes on and come out to the Marina for an afternoon of Halloween happenings on Saturday, Oct. 12. Activities • Costume parade 3 p.m. • Pumpkin carving contest (winners announced at 3:45 p.m.) • Naturalist activities • Halloween Games • Meal deal: Hot dog, chips, bottled water or pop […]

29th Annual Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us for the 29th Annual Haunted Hollow at beautiful Indian Cave State Park! Schedule of Events October 11 - 27 Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Have fun with the whole family and search the park for Halloween props with clues! Kids get a prize upon completion; adults get bragging rights!   October 11  5:30 - […]

USA Archery Pin Shoot – Indoor 600

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

Check in begins at 5 pm / ends at 5:45 pm; practice and scoring begin at 6 pm. MEMBERSHIP The tournament is open to all USA Archery members as well as archers with no affiliation. Eligible USA Archery members can earn qualifying pin scores (pins are to be physically awarded by your home club - […]

Living History Weekend – Celebrate Heritage 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 during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Learn more about the ethnic heritage and customs of early Nebraskans. We will have representatives of various ethnic groups sharing information and demonstrations, as well […]

Dusty’s Pumpkinfest at the Cody’s

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

Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky fall fun! Admission: $12/person. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. Activities: - Horseback riding & horse-drawn wagon rides - Ax throwing - Giant hay slide - Zipline […]

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – October

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

Mondays in October, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' practice and coaching section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 […]

Event Series Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. A valid Nebraska Game and Park […]

Spider Tales Storytime

Elleinad Books 5930 S. 58th St., Suite S, Lincoln, NE

Come join Elleinad Books and Nebraska Game and Parks for Spider Tales Storytime at 10 AM on Tuesday, October 15th! Educators will read a story using puppets, show spiders preserved in resin, and lead a fun spider craft activity for the kids. This free event is open to the public and welcomes all ages!

FREE