Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31! Events will take place outside of the museum. View park map HERE. Activity schedule: 5 - 7 p.m.: Hayrack rides, cake walk (50 cents to play), and yard games 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Fish fry - $12 for adults, […]
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.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the building of Fort Hartsuff! In September of 1874, US military soldiers and hired civilian workers began construction on an infantry outpost on the edge of Nebraska's Sandhills. 150 years later, Fort Hartsuff's original and reconstructed buildings stand as one of the most complete examples of forts from the […]
Travel back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! This weekend's theme will be "The Desertion of Musician Knight". Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life from the Revolutionary War will occur throughout the park. The military timeline will focus on the Revolutionary War to present-day. Living […]
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
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 […]
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 […]
DATE Saturday, September 7, 2024 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 Field 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. […]
Looking for something to do with your little ones as school starts? Join us Saturday, September, 7th from 9:00 -11:00 am in Lincoln, NE at Mahoney Park Shelter #1 (first shelter near the entrance of the park) for a fun-filled morning of outdoor exploration designed for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. There will be a […]
Hike with a naturalist to look for seeds in the park and pollinator gardens on Saturdays, Sept. 7 and Sept. 28! Make observations, learn how seeds travel and identify the trees that certain seeds have fallen from. Meet in the lobby of the education center. All ages are welcome.
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.
