Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Hallowfest at Ponca State Park

Hallowfest at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us for a spooky good time at Ponca State Park for the 26th Annual Hallowfest on Saturdays, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19! ACTIVITIES -Outdoor education programs & games -S'more making -Pumpkin carving contest -Pumpkin roll obstacle course -Pets costume contest -Cabin & campground decorating contest (judging from 5-6 p.m.) -Trick-or-Treating     Note: Due […]

Community Fishing Event: Omaha

Fontenelle Park Pond - Omaha Omaha, NE

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a Community Fishing Event at Fontenelle Park Pond, a 4-acre pond at 45th Street and Ames Avenue and bisected by Fontenelle Boulevard in northwest Omaha. Community Fishing Events provide opportunities for people of all ages who have never fished or have not fished in years to learn […]

29th Annual Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us for the 29th Annual Haunted Hollow at beautiful Indian Cave State Park! Schedule of Events October 11 - 27 Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Have fun with the whole family and search the park for Halloween props with clues! Kids get a prize upon completion; adults get bragging rights!   October 11  5:30 - […]

Living History Weekend – Victorian Era 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. 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, […]

Dusty’s Pumpkinfest at the Cody’s

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

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 […]

Halloween at the Hollow

Ash Hollow State Historical Park 4055 US-26, Lewellen, NE

Come out to Ash Hollow State Historical Park & celebrate Halloween with the ghosts of the Oregon Trail on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-6 p.m. Mountain Time! ACTIVITIES 1-4 p.m. – Enjoy kid’s games, concessions, pumpkin picking & decorating, nerf wars, a s’more pit, scavenger hunt, shooting range and more! 4-6 p.m. – Costume contest […]

Branched Oak Spooktacular

Branched Oak State Recreation Area 12000 West Branched Oak Rd., Raymond, NE

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 […]

Event Series Howl in the Hills Night Hike

Howl in the Hills Night Hike

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

Experience the Wildcat Hills at night Oct. 19 during the Howl in the Hills Night Hike! This .57-mile guided hike on uneven terrain is offered in two hikes – at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Mountain Time – with a limit of 25 participants per hike. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 9. REGISTER HERE Please […]

Event Series Howl in the Hills Night Hike

Howl in the Hills Night Hike

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

Experience the Wildcat Hills at night Oct. 19 during the Howl in the Hills Night Hike! This .57-mile guided hike on uneven terrain is offered in two hikes – at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Mountain Time – with a limit of 25 participants per hike. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 9. REGISTER HERE Please […]

Youth Waterfowl Hunt at Clear Creek WMA

Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area 2198 Road West P North, Lewellen, NE

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 25 youths; pre-registration & Hunter Education […]