Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us for a Spooktacular event at Branched Oak State Recreation Area! SCHEDULE 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Head to the east side of the water tower to enjoy the apple sling, Plinko, the fish pond, hula hoop, ring toss, bag toss, zipline, photo booth, a dragon/dinosaur bouncy ride, and pumpkin carving. Pumpkins will be […]
Experience the Wildcat Hills like never before, at night! Discover all the creatures that go bump in the night during our .57 mile hike on uneven terrain! It is sure to be a ‘howling’ good time! Please bring a flashlight, hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. The program is free, but a vehicle park […]
Experience the Wildcat Hills like never before, at night! Discover all the creatures that go bump in the night during our .57 mile hike on uneven terrain! It is sure to be a ‘howling’ good time! Please bring a flashlight, hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. The program is free, but a vehicle park […]
A mentored Youth Waterfowl Hunt will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time at Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area. In-person registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Clear Creek WMA office. Youths ages 11-15 are welcome to attend free of charge. Space is limited to 20 youths; pre-registration & Hunter Education […]
Join us at Platte River State Park for Breakfast and Birding! Start your Sunday morning with breakfast at Scott Lodge Restaurant then head outside to enjoy bird-themed resources and activities. Valid park permit required for entry.
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. This weekend, our theme is Victorian Times. Imagine a world without television, cell-phones, and game systems. The Victorian era signified a certain style of clothing, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In celebration of October as Nebraska Reptile Month, Nebraska Game & Parks and the School of Natural Resources will be hosting a large-scale family-friendly reptile fun night! Join us at Hardin Hall (33rd & Holdrege, Lincoln, NE) from 4:30-7:00pm on Thursday October 24, 2024 for a night to celebrate reptiles. Dennis Ferraro (UNL Herpetologist) will […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy - and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it's only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you'll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
Join us at Red Willow State Recreation Area this spooky season for our annual Halloween Camp & Treat! Saturday, Oct. 26 Activities 4 p.m. - Pumpkin Painting Contest (for kids age 14 and under) 5 p.m. - Camper/Campsite decorating contest judging to follow. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded for both contests. […]
Join us for some spooky Haunted Camping at Enders SRA at Area A campground! When: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Mountain Time. Dress up for the costume contest for kids, adults, and pets at 5:30 p.m.! Other activities will include a haunted tent, hayrack rides, games, and pumpkin carving. There will be […]
