Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

7th Annual Crofton’s Dam Race

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE

Join us for the 7th annual Crofton's Dam Race at scenic Lewis and Clark Lake in northeast Nebraska! Kayak. Run. Bike. Choose your adventure between three events: A sprint triathlon with kayaking instead of swimming, a half marathon or 12-mile bike race. Participants must be 14 years or older. The triathlon can be done individually […]

Umbrella Match for Handguns – Match 2 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 July 23rd & 27th, 2024. 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 the […]

Carp-O-Rama: North Platte

Lake Maloney SRA 301 East State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 26-27 for the 11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Schedule July 26  6-8 p.m.: Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Food truck: foot-long chili dogs ($4) & rood beer floats ($3) -Free freeze pops & make-your-own-s'mores 9 p.m.: […]

Schramm After Dark: Moth Night

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

In celebration of Nebraska Moth Week, Nebraska Extension Educator for Urban Entomology, Kait Chapman, will lead a moth lighting bioblitz at Schramm Park State Recreation Area. Bring a flashlight, search for moths at the light trap, and learn about moths and other nocturnal insects in Nebraska. We will use the iNaturalist app to document the […]

Go Explore: Outdoor Skills

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

This outdoor skills-focused camp will take students to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include shooting range safety, marksmanship, wildlife conservation, equipment knowledge, and outdoor survival skills - games included!   Campers may be […]

Women’s Archery Happy Hour – July

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

Mondays in July, 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' advice 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 pm to […]

Women’s Range Night – July

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

Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro pistol class or a 'next-level' weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with a pistol each […]

Round Raft Adventure at Schramm Park State Recreation Area

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area for a Round Raft Adventure! Round Rafts are the perfect watercraft for floating around in a pond. Look for the Round Raft Adventure trailer in the park area during the listed times. You must fit in a lifejacket to participate (sizes XXS to 4XL). View Venture Park […]

Community Fishing Event: Papillion

Halleck Park Lake - Papillion Papillion, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

CANCELLED due to high heat and storm predictions: Community Fishing Event: Lincoln

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Celebrate America: Patriotic Quilt Display at Arbor Lodge

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

In celebration of America, and honoring our local veterans, Arbor Lodge is hosting a patriotic quilt display during from June 24 - August 14, 2024. Visitors are welcome to view the displays any time during open hours, Tuesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The display includes over 25 Quilts of Valor and other quilted […]