Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Beginner Birding at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

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 […]

Legacy Project Public Meeting – Valentine

Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District 303 E. U.S. Hwy. 20, Valentine, NE

You’re invited to be a part of the process to update Nebraska’s state wildlife action plan, which outlines conservation efforts and priorities for Nebraska’s most vulnerable plant and animal species. Public meetings for the plan, known as the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project, are scheduled from October through the end of January. Participants can learn about […]

Event Series College Night on the Range

College Night on the Range

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

Take a break from the grind and try a unique activity! Practice with friends! The possibilities are... well, not endless, but might be fun. Every Tuesday 7-9 pm this semester, College Night at the Outdoor Ed Center gives you the chance to learn, relax, and improve your skills. Never shot a bow before? Not a […]

Reptiles of Nebraska Family Event

School of Natural Resources 3310 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE

In celebration of October as Nebraska Reptile Month, Nebraska Game & Parks and the School of Natural Resources will be hosting a large-scale family-friendly reptile fun night! Join us at Hardin Hall (33rd & Holdrege, Lincoln, NE) from 4:30-7:00pm on Thursday October 26, 2023 for a night to celebrate reptiles. Dennis Ferraro (UNL Herpetologist) will […]

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Event Series FIRST SHOTS Pistol

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 […]

Camp & Treat at Red Willow SRA

Red Willow State Recreation Area 72718 Trail 2, McCook, NE

**** Update: This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please call the park ahead of the event for details at 308-345-5899. **** Join us for a spooky good time at Red Willow SRA for our annual Camp & Treat! Activities: -Camper/Campsite Decorating Contest. Prize: Three nights free camping on dates of your choice. […]

Frights at Height at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

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

Join us for some spooky, thrill-seeking adventures during our Frights at Height weekends Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Guests will find zombies, ghosts, and ghouls hiding around dark corners of the Treetop Journey zipline and ropes course. The 1-hour adventure is only $37.95/person. Time slots vary based on […]

Haunted Camping at Enders SRA

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area 73122 338th Ave., Enders, NE

This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.   Join us for some spooky Haunted Camping at Enders SRA! Enjoy discounted camping rates of $25 for electrical sites and $10 for primitive sites. Modern facilities will be open, weather-permitting. Hot apple cider and cookies will be served during the event. Where: Area A campground […]

28th Annual Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

**** Update: This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please call the park ahead of the event for details at 402-883-2575. **** Join us for the 28th Annual Haunted Hollow at beautiful Indian Cave State Park! Schedule of Events TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE TOWN - October 13 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Trick-or-Treat along […]

28th Annual Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us for the 28th Annual Haunted Hollow at beautiful Indian Cave State Park! Schedule of Events TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE TOWN October 13 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Trick-or-Treat along the decorated trail through the old town of St. Deroin. Admission: $2/per person; 3 and under free (includes hayrack ride) JACK-O-LANTERN JUNK & CRAFT […]

28th Annual Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

**** Update: This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please call the park ahead of the event for details at 402-883-2575. **** Join us for the 28th Annual Haunted Hollow at beautiful Indian Cave State Park! Schedule of Events TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE TOWN - October 13 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Trick-or-Treat along […]

Event Series Gouge a Gourd at Schramm

Gouge a Gourd at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin-target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear-throwing device called the atlatl. Who needs targets when you have pumpkins?! This is a free naturalist program. Meet in the lobby of Schramm Education Center at 10 am or 1 pm. Can't make it on […]