Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Nature at Nightfall at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us at Schramm Education Center for Nature at Nightfall! Nature at Nightfall is an evening celebration of nature that is made possible thanks to many valued partners. Meet live animals, view the night sky, go on a night hike, observe bat netting science, discover moths, find pond critters and more! At arrival, look for […]

Event Series Archery Club – JOAD

Archery Club – JOAD

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 Umbrella Match for Handguns

Umbrella Match for Handguns – Match 1 of 3

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

Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 25 -or- 29, 2024. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the […]

Community Fishing Event: Lincoln

Branched Oak State Recreation Area 12000 West Branched Oak Rd., Raymond, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Mudville 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 for Mudville! Yes, you’ll get muddy and should definitely pack a change of clothes. Join us at the Outdoor Pavilion for excitement, education and mud! Make mud pies & mud art, dig in dirt and discover our slip & slide with a very muddy twist! Dress for a […]

Medieval Knights Presentation & Display

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Join reenactor, historian, and collector Shane Johnson in an exploration of his medieval knights collection! Johnson, a long-time member of the Fremont Pathfinders, has come to Fort Hartsuff for many years for 1870s military reenactments. This time, he is taking us to a whole different historical period with his extensive collection of reproduction medieval flags, […]

Fourth of July Celebration at Fort Robinson

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

Join us on July 4th to celebrate Independence Day at Fort Robinson State Park! July 2-4: Enjoy the 51st Western and Wildlife Art Show. Open at 9 a.m. at the Fort Robinson Veterinary Hospital. July 3: Children's Wall of Art Contest from 10 a.m. - noon. This popular art contest is for children ages 2 […]

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

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. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]

$4 – $5

Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

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. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]

$4 – $5

Celebrate America: Patriotic Quilt Display at Arbor Lodge

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

In celebration of America, and honoring our local veterans, Arbor Lodge is hosting a patriotic quilt display during from June 24 - August 14, 2024. Visitors are welcome to view the displays any time during open hours, Tuesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The display includes over 25 Quilts of Valor and other quilted […]

Community Fishing Event: Broken Bow

Melham Park Lake - Broken Bow Broken Bow, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Fort Atkinson Living History: 4th of July Celebration

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Travel 200 years back in time to celebrate Independence Day weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, […]