Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
The fun of the Harvest Celebration lasts all fall season at Arbor Day Farm. Plan now to visit the Tree Adventure, Apple House Market, and Arbor Lodge Mansion for autumn-inspired activities, including: U-pick Apples and Pumpkins (beginning mid-Sept.) at the Tree Adventure Living History Weekends at Arbor Lodge Two Weekends of the AppleJack Festival (Sept. 16-17 & 23-24) Wine & Hard […]
Celebrate Labor Day weekend by joining us for Living History at Fort Kearny State Historical Park! Schedule There will be a cannon firing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a special night firing on Sunday at sunset. Daily living history demonstrations will occur from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with special living history activities […]
Join us at Fort Atkinson for a Living History Weekend on September 2 & 3! SCHEDULE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Military Timeline) 10 a.m. - The Troop: roll call, inspection, raise colors and morning gun (Flag pole/parade ground) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for Inspection 11 a.m. - Archeology at Ft. Atkinson with guest speaker, Nolan Johnson […]
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
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 […]
Celebrate Labor Day weekend by joining us for Living History at Fort Kearny State Historical Park! Schedule There will be a cannon firing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a special night firing on Sunday at sunset. Daily living history demonstrations will occur from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with special living history activities […]
Join us at Fort Atkinson for a Living History Weekend on September 2 & 3! SCHEDULE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Military Timeline) 10 a.m. - The Troop: roll call, inspection, raise colors and morning gun (Flag pole/parade ground) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for Inspection 11 a.m. - Archeology at Ft. Atkinson with guest speaker, Nolan Johnson […]
October is Nebraska Reptile Month! To celebrate Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting their annual K-12 art contest. Nebraska students in grades K-12 may submit their original work of a Nebraska native reptile anytime from September 5- October 18, 2023 to https://outdoornebraska.gov/.../reptile-awareness-month/ Students can use any medium to create their art, but then must scan, […]
Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park every Tuesday for Beginner Birding! Explore the world of birding and hike the park looking for birds with a Naturalist. Meet at the Owen Marina. *** Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Please […]
Early childhood education is critical to developing well-rounded adults with good critical thinking skills. Research has shown that quality early childhood education has a lasting impact on a child’s entire life – let Growing Up WILD be a part of your early childhood student’s day. Growing up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive […]
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. The program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver and will […]
