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Event Series Living History Weekend – Celebrate Heritage at Arbor Lodge

Living History Weekend – Celebrate Heritage at Arbor Lodge

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

Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Learn more about the ethnic heritage and customs of early Nebraskans. We will have representatives of various ethnic groups sharing information and demonstrations, as well […]

Event Series Dusty’s Pumpkinfest at the Cody’s

Dusty’s Pumpkinfest at the Cody’s

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky fall fun! Admission: $12/person. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. Activities: - Horseback riding & horse-drawn wagon rides - Ax throwing - Giant hay slide - Zipline […]

Event Series Women’s Archery Happy Hour – October

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – October

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

Mondays in October, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class or 'next-level' practice and coaching section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 […]

Event Series Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills Preschool Program

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. A valid Nebraska Game and Park […]

Spider Tales Storytime

Elleinad Books 5930 S. 58th St., Suite S, Lincoln, NE

Come join Elleinad Books and Nebraska Game and Parks for Spider Tales Storytime at 10 AM on Tuesday, October 15th! Educators will read a story using puppets, show spiders preserved in resin, and lead a fun spider craft activity for the kids. This free event is open to the public and welcomes all ages!

FREE

Reptile Art Day

Charles H. Gere Branch Library 2400 S 56th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, Lincoln, NE

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Lincoln City Libraries for an afternoon of reptile art! October is Nebraska Reptile Month and the annual K-12 art contest is going on the entire month of October! Join educators at Gere Branch Library on October 15th from 1:30-3pm to draw, paint, or sculpt an entry for […]

FREE
Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

$4 – $5
Event Series Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program

Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […]

Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]

$4 – $5

Second Shots Pistol

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

Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]

Event Series They Aren’t That Spooky

They Aren’t That Spooky at Mahoney State Park

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

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 […]