Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
DATE Saturday, June 14, 2025 LOCATION Turpin Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 This State Championship event is sanctioned by USA Archery as a 72-Arrow Outdoor Round and is eligible for Nebraska or Kansas State Championships. SCHEDULE Please start your check in at the outdoor registration tent to confirm your status. […]
Explore nature-related topics with a park naturalist at Two Rivers SRA on Saturday mornings! On June 14, the topic will be dragonflies! Dive into a dazzling world where discoveries take flight as you search for dragonflies, create art and explore their life cycles. Meet in the Lake #4 parking lot at 8 a.m. This event […]
Join us to celebrate Nebraska's first state park on its 104th anniversary June 13-14! Activities Friday, June 13 Beer Garden: 5-9 p.m. with live music from Cheap Date Saturday, June 14 Run for the Hills: • Pine Ridge Trails Race Series - 1 mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon races are available! • Registration […]
Join us on the water this summer! On June 14 from 9 am - 2 pm, certified Instructors will teach basics of river kayaking on the Platte River. This event will focus on safety, equipment, water entry/exit, reading the river and paddling strokes. Becoming an Outdoors Woman paddling workshops are open to ladies, over age […]
Join us for National Marina Day on Saturday, June 14 at Lewis and Clark SRA! Activities will include yoga by the lake, fish cleaning demonstrations, boat tours and more! Lakeside Brew coffee vendor will also be available on Saturday. Stick around to see Midwest Dueling Pianos perform in the evening (see event details here). A […]
Join Nebraska Game and Parks and Prairie Pines for a buzz-worthy event celebrating our pollinator pals! Discover the vital role that bees, butterflies, and more play in our ecosystem through interactive activities. From DIY bee baths to a pollinator bioblitz, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. Learn how you can make a difference in […]
Calling all community scientists! Join us at Schramm Education Center on Saturday, June 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. to learn all about monarch conservation during this workshop in partnership with Monarch Joint Venture. DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP AGENDA During this free workshop, you will explore various methods for assessing monarch habitat, with a special focus on […]
A birding activity that is accessible and inclusive! Rock Creek Station welcomes birders of all abilities, including beginner birders and families with small children, to a guided bird-watching tour hosted by Nebraska Birdability captain, Cassandra Dean. The birding trail is about 1 mile – ½ mile in and ½ mile out – to and from […]
Join us on Saturday evening, June 14, at Lewis and Clark SRA for Dueling Pianos! Dueling Pianos by Midwest Dueling Pianos will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos is a mix of music and comedy that is bound to have you doubled over gasping for breath. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food trucks will be […]
Celebrate International Waterfall Day at Smith Falls State Park the evening of Saturday, June 14! Shortly after the sun goes down, Nebraska's tallest waterfall will light up the night until midnight. Those who attend will receive a free poster of Smith Falls. Activities 7-9:30 p.m.: Earn a Junior Ranger Badge with Rangers from Niobrara National […]
Celebrate Father's Day on Sunday, June 15 with a steak and eggs buffet at Carl's at Mahoney restaurant at E.T. Mahoney State Park! The buffet also includes ham, fried chicken and much more. Pricing: adults - $24.99; kids age 4-10 - $9.99; kids under age 3 - free Restaurant hours: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations: […]
Join us for a Community Fishing Event at Ravenna Lake during the community's annual Annevar Days! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. After the Fishing Derby event, for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction […]
