Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 […]

Wise and Wild: Nature Photography

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

Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. These events will be held […]

Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]

Wise and Wild: Forest Hike and Tree Identification

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

Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. These events will be held […]

Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]

Birds of a Feather – Watching for Raptors at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Get ready to go birding by participating in the new Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]

Wise and Wild: Mushrooms – Tasty, Unique and Deadly?

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

Wise and Wild is a program is designed for seniors (55 and up) who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of nature-related topics with activities indoors and out. Join us on your own or bring along friends of any age. These events will be held […]

Mushrooms—Tasty, Unique and Deadly?

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

Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park for this all-ages event on Thursday, Sept. 12! Prime mushroom foraging season is coming up. Learn how to tell the tasty treats from the poisonous look-alikes. Meet at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. Park permit required for entry.

Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]

Moonshell Storytelling Festival 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 the Moonshell Storytelling Festival on September 14! The event will feature four storytellers, including Paul Strickland, Lyn Ford, Don White, and Joyce Slater. Day performances will take place at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Story Swap hosted by OOPS at 4:30 p.m. Evening performance at […]

Fishing for Younger Friends 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 Fishing for Younger Friends! This program is designed to get our early outdoorsy types into fishing. Children ages 3-5 years will learn the names of some common Nebraska fish, make a fish print and learn to cast by playing Backyard Bass. Following the program, those who want […]

Elvis at Carl’s at Mahoney

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

Hunka Hunka Burnin' BBQ! Join us for an unforgettable evening at Carl's at Mahoney on Saturday, September 21 for our Elvis Dinner Theatre.   Show Times: 4:30 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. Admission: $30 includes: Show, Memphis BBQ Buffet, Salad Bar, Dessert, and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Food Service: Memphis BBQ Buffet only; no regular […]