Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

4th Annual Johnson Lake SRA Halloween Haunt

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

Join us for the 4th Annual Johnson Lake SRA Halloween Haunt at the Main Campground on Saturday, October 14th! Activities 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - pumpkin painting, kids games, face painting and Master Naturalist wildlife demonstrations (C area) 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - campsite trunk-or-treating at the boat parking area; Eagle Scout dedication by […]

Halloween is Brewing with Fun at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Get your spooky, silly and creative costumes on and come out to the Marina for an afternoon of Halloween happenings. We’ll have games, pumpkin carving, a costume parade, naturalist programs, a campfire and trolly rides to tour Halloween decorations at the campgrounds. Pumpkins will be available to purchase for $6 in limited quantity. We provide […]

Halloween Campsite Decorating & Trick or Treating at Fremont Lakes SRA

Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 4349 W. State Lakes Rd, Fremont, NE

Come join the fun at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area on October 14 for our Halloween campsite decorating contest and trick-or-treating! The decoration judging and trick-or-treating will both take place from 5-7 p.m. A valid park entry permit is required.  

USA Archery Pin Shoot – Indoor 600

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

Check in begins at 5 pm / ends at 5:45 pm; practice and scoring begin at 6 pm. MEMBERSHIP The tournament is open to all USA Archery members as well as archers with no affiliation. Eligible USA Archery members can earn qualifying pin scores (pins are to be physically awarded by your home club - […]

Nature at Nightfall

Join us on October 14th, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 PM at Prairie Pines as we celebrate our transition into Fall. There is so much to discover from dusk to nightfall as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer. We will have a wide array of activities going on throughout the evening so there is […]

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Event Series Platte River Art Show

Platte River Art Show

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

Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park for "The most prestigious art show on the river". Meet amazing artists and view their work of photography, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, wood work, handcrafted artwork and more! Schedule: Friday, October 13th: 6 - 9 p.m. - Wine and Cheese tasting (Upper level conference rooms) Saturday, October 14th: […]

Frights at Height at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

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

Join us for some spooky, thrill-seeking adventures during our Frights at Height weekends Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Guests will find zombies, ghosts, and ghouls hiding around dark corners of the Treetop Journey zipline and ropes course. The 1-hour adventure is only $37.95/person. Time slots vary based on […]

Living History Weekend – All About the Mortons 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. Delve into the history and talents of the men and women of Arbor Lodge. Explore topics such as farming, business, painting, sewing, needlework, cooking, entertaining, […]

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' 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 […]

Event Series Women’s Range Night – October

Women’s Range Night – October

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

Mondays in October, 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 […]

Beginner Birding at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park every Tuesday for Beginner Birding! Explore the world of birding and hike the park looking for birds with a Naturalist. Meet at the Owen Marina.   *** Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Please […]

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 now until October 18. Join educators at Gere Branch Library on October 17th from 1-3pm to draw, paint, or sculpt an entry for the […]

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