Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Try archery, sling shots and atlatl at Mahoney State Park on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.! Join us behind in the field behind the Bur Oak Shelter. Each of these methods of shooting require participants to use a simple machine to project an object at a target. We’ll test your precision and accuracy with […]
Some critters that get a bad rap for being spooky. Join our park naturalists at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park this October and learn to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem. Meet at the Nature Center. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit […]
Some critters that get a bad rap for being spooky. Join our park naturalists at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park this October and learn to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem. Meet at the Nature Center. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit […]
Birdwatching changes seasonally. It’s time to wave goodbye to our summer residents and migratory birds that are moving on. Birds of a Feather is a monthly program where guests of all ages can explore bird-related topics with a naturalist. When weather permits, we will head outdoors for a hike or time in the birding area. […]
