Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us for a Christmas Hawaiian Beach Party with Elvis at Carl's at Mahoney restaurant! Enjoy a full Hawaiian dinner buffet feast during the show, featuring Huli Huli roasted whole pig, sweet and sour chicken, coconut rice and more! Each hour-long show includes a 30-minute performance, an intermission with refreshments and wardrobe change, followed by […]
Come out to Fort Robinson State Park to view all the holiday lights strung up around the park! Lights can be seen at Campground A, Loop Trail, and Crete Carrier Lodge. Units are decorated by Fort Robinson staff, civic groups and individual businesses. A valid state park permit is required for entry.
This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD or who are still working to advance to Archery 2. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. Our Center Shot Archery Academy* course includes achievement awards, skill training, and games with a focus on guiding each student in improvement […]
“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 […]
Our Center Shot Archery Academy* intermediate level class is open to students who have previously been enrolled at the intermediate level OR have achieved the listed prerequisites. Lessons will focus on the form, equipment, and attitude needed to shoot a bow in recreational and competitive settings. Each session includes a short lesson and coaching while […]
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. […]
Join us for a Christmas Hawaiian Beach Party with Elvis at Carl's at Mahoney restaurant! Enjoy a full Hawaiian dinner buffet feast during the show, featuring Huli Huli roasted whole pig, sweet and sour chicken, coconut rice and more! Each hour-long show includes a 30-minute performance, an intermission with refreshments and wardrobe change, followed by […]
Join us at Ponca State Park for our annual Winterfest! We'll kick off day with our Early Morning Christmas Bird Count, followed by Naturalist activities. At high noon, guests can participate in the Fruitcake Fling, where guest throw wildlife-friendly fruitcakes competing for distance. Prizes will be awarded for the longest throws in four age categories. […]
Enjoy Christmas at the Mansion with a special Christmas Tea. Guests will enjoy a variety of holiday treats and beverages in the beautiful sunroom as well as musical entertainment, while also learning how the Morton family celebrated the holidays. In addition to the tea, participants can tour Arbor Lodge. Two tea times are available: 10 a.m.-11 […]
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 […]
Get ready to lace up your boots, bundle up in your coziest layers, and step into a winter wonderland on our Holiday Hike! This December, Wildcat Hills SRA invites families of all ages to embrace the season with a fun and festive hike through nature! Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or a first-time hiker, our […]
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 […]
