Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Twilight Wander: Prairie Pines Nature Preserve

Join Nebraska Game and Parks staff and Nebraska Master Naturalists for a Twilight Wander hike at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve. This family friendly program is all about taking notice of the natural changes of this season. There will be so much to see, hear, and experience! What to expect: In addition to seasonal changes, this […]

Free

Muzzleloader Sight-In Workshop

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

Learn how to properly sight in your muzzleloader for the upcoming deer season! Ensuring your rifle is sighted in prior to hunting will help ensure a responsible and ethical shot in the field. This workshop is intended for beginner hunters. The cost is $20 to attend, which includes range time. This workshop includes: -An introduction […]

Explore Rifle (Ages 8-10)

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

Looking for a good way to introduce your child to the lifelong habits of safe gun handling and the basic concepts of marksmanship? Whether your child is interested in recreation, competition, or hunting, this class is where they need to be! Explore Rifle is a 4-week course designed for youth ages 8-10, but open to […]

FIRST SHOTS Pistol

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

Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy - and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it's only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you'll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]

$10

Explore JOAD

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

This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD and are looking for archery instruction before the next quarter of level 1 classes is available to new students. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. This class section is always open to new students and is prorated depending […]

Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park for Archery on Fire! Bring the family and learn more about archery. Equipment is provided and knowledgeable staff will be there to help. Activities • Balloon Archery • 3-D Archery • Crossbows • Aerial Archery (weather permitting) • Atlatl • Tomahawk Throwing • Slingshots • Pellet Gun Shooting […]

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 […]

$10

Historical Christmas Dinner at Fort Robinson State Park

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

Join us for the 2022 Historical Christmas Dinner at the Fort Lodge at Fort Robinson State Park! The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. The meal is turkey, pork roast, dressing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and all the fixings! Tickets go on sale Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. at the Fort Lodge. D&S Market in […]

Murder at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Arbor Lodge Mansion

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

Experience a true whodunnit with a seasonal twist in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion! Join us for a holiday-themed evening of mystery and mayhem as you work to solve clues and break the case.   Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Costume props will be […]

Fall Centerfire Pistol League

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

Looking for a little direction for your range practice? Maybe a bit of challenge? Look no further! All league courses of fire are untimed and each week's score may be shot any time during the range's open hours, Monday through Sunday. While weekly submissions are encouraged, the sole deadline is that all targets must be submitted by […]

Fall Rimfire Pistol League

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

Looking for a little direction for your range practice? Maybe a bit of challenge? Look no further! All league courses of fire are untimed and each week's score may be shot any time during the range's open hours, Monday through Sunday. While weekly submissions are encouraged, the sole deadline is that all targets must be submitted by […]

Fall Rimfire Rifle League

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

Looking for a little direction for your range practice? Maybe a bit of challenge? Look no further! All league courses of fire are untimed and each week's score may be shot any time during the range's open hours, Monday through Sunday. While weekly submissions are encouraged, the sole deadline is that all targets must be submitted by […]