Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Explore Archery

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

Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need - bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You'll learn range safety, fundamentals of […]

Event Series Explore JOAD

Explore JOAD

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

his basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD and are looking for archery instruction before the next quarter of level 1 classes is available to new students. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. This class section is always open to new students and is prorated depending […]

‘Desperate Measures’

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

When the dangerously handsome Johnny Blood’s life is on the line, he must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters including a mysterious sheriff, an eccentric priest, an authoritarian governor, a saloon girl gone good, and a nun out of the habit. Before the sun sets, will they rise up […]

$17 – $30

Mahoney Melodrama: “Rustlers of Red Rock”

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

Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at “Rustlers of Red Rock,” a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.

‘Church Basement Ladies’

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, "Church Basement Ladies" features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, the book […]

$17 – $30

Platte River State Park 40th Anniversary Celebration

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, August 13 with a daylong event for the entire family! A 1- and 3-mile trail run will be held in the morning, hosted by Angry Cow Adventures. Run registration closes July 30. Click here to learn more and register. There will be […]

Umbrella Match for Handguns – Match 3 of 3

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

Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on August 9 -or- 13, 2022. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as […]

Life and Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps

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

" is a physical expression of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...if this be true,  great duty attaches itself to our work as park builders." - T. W. Tinkham, Facilitating Foreman Join us Saturday August 13th at 1pm for a special program about the life and legacy of members of CCC Company 4723. Wildcat […]

‘The Sound of Music’

Fort Robinson State Park Crawford, NE

The world’s most beloved musical comes again to the Post Playhouse stage! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess attempts to bring music and joy back to a broken family, all the while facing danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Every Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” […]

$17 – $30

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

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

Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. $25/person. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here. Plan […]