Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Second Shots Pistol

Second Shots Pistol

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

Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]

Event Series Christmas at the Mansion

Christmas at the Mansion

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season. This […]

Christmas at the Codys’ at Buffalo Bill Ranch

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

“Buffalo Bill” Cody and his wife Louisa loved to entertain for the holidays in their beautiful mansion. Today the community of North Platte keeps the tradition alive with Christmas at the Codys'. Every nook and cranny of the Cody mansion is filled with holiday cheer, the barn is equally as festive, and the grounds are […]

Archery Club – JOAD: Winter Session 2024/2025

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

Our recreational archery club is open to participants who have previously been enrolled in JOAD at the intermediate level OR have achieved the listed prerequisites. There will be no formal archery lesson or achievements for this section - archers are able to come and work at their own pace and can request guidance if desired. […]

Event Series Christmas at the Mansion

Christmas at the Mansion

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season. This […]

Yule Log Festival at Platte River State Park

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! All Yule Log activities take place at Walter Scott Jr. Lodge. ACTIVITIES -Pinecone Bird Feeders -Kid Friendly Crafts -Winter Holiday Cooking Decorating Contest: A fun holiday cookie competition. Bring your decorated festive platter of cookies to […]

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 […]

Christmas at the Codys’ at Buffalo Bill Ranch

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

“Buffalo Bill” Cody and his wife Louisa loved to entertain for the holidays in their beautiful mansion. Today the community of North Platte keeps the tradition alive with Christmas at the Codys'. Every nook and cranny of the Cody mansion is filled with holiday cheer, the barn is equally as festive, and the grounds are […]

Mystery at the Mansion – Mystery at the Evergreen Holiday Party

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Join us for a holiday murder mystery at Arbor Lodge Mansion! Business owners and citizens of Groveland Park are gathering for their annual holiday party to kickoff the Groveland Park Winter Festival at Merry Evergreen's mansion. Rumor has it, she plans to display the coveted, and very valuable, "Holiday Cheermeister Award". While guests mingle and […]

Event Series Christmas at the Mansion

Christmas at the Mansion

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season. This […]