Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the assistance of Cornhusker Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited; come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. […]
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 […]
Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at “Rustlers of Red Rock,” a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.
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 […]
This 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 […]
Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area BioBlitz is for all ages! Enjoy two days of exploring outdoor Nebraska with some of our state’s best biologists. The information you help collect during the BioBlitz is used by wildlife biologists to conserve Nebraska’s wildlife. Professional biologists are traveling from all over Nebraska to show you the species they […]
NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: $10 registration fee to be paid by cash or check at class. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink, or bring lunch money to purchase lunch from the marina.
This is the OPTION B home-study review/test-out session ONLY. To prepare for this 3-hour test-out session, student may download study materials from our website.
Travel 200 years back in time and experience living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Agenda On Saturday at 11 a.m., Suzanne Gucciardo will present on the diseases of Ft. Atkinson in 1822 and the cures. Visitors will have the opportunity to walk along with "Lt. Gabriel Field and visitor Rev. Salmon Giddings" […]
Come explore a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as a gunfighter! Visitor Center is open 10:00-5:00 daily. Nebraska’s hidden historical monuments as well as those commemorating three centuries of Native/Euro-American conflict are the subject […]
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 […]
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
Mondays in June, 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 class features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes […]
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 […]
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 7 -or- 11, 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 the […]
Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at "The Dragon Slayer," a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
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 […]
A nature journal can be an extremely powerful and individual tool to have! Not only will a nature journal unlock your creativity, but it can provide data from the past to help observe patterns. It can also help students and adults understand the importance of good data collection, and reinforces the scientific process. All while, […]
Camp counselors are a key part of making the Outdoor Education Center's summer programs fun and memorable. This exciting new camp will provide specialty training for our camp crew for the summer season! Learn how to instruct a variety of outdoor activities: target archery, bowfishing, slingshot, tomahawk, atlatl, hiking, photography, survival, knot tying, outdoor cooking, […]
This 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower week with a Wildflower Outing at the Wildcat Hills. Uncover many of the area flowers in bloom and discover key characteristics for identifying them. Please dress for the weather and bring water and sturdy shoes for this 1 mile long hike. This is a FREE event, but a Nebraska Park Entry Permit […]
Join us on Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Mountain Time for Chadron State Park's 101th anniversary! Activities will include: Run for the Hills-Foot Race Mountain bike races Paddle boat rides Craft vendors and exhibits Car, Bike and Truck Show Food vendors Canoe Regatta Children's Treasure Dive Beer Garden Live music A valid vehicle […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 7 -or- 11, 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 the […]
DATE Saturday, June 11, 2022 LOCATION Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 This State Championship event is sanctioned by USA Archery as a World Archery STAR 72-Arrow Outdoor Round and is eligible for National and World Records. SCHEDULE Please start your check in at the front desk […]
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,” […]
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 […]
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Mondays in June, 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 class features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes […]
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 […]
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at “Rustlers of Red Rock,” a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.
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 […]
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
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 […]
Would you do anything to help your favorite baseball team win the pennant? In the Faustian baseball musical, Damn Yankees, Joe Boyd sells his soul to the devil to be the home run hitter that will guide his favorite team, the Washington Senators, to a win against those “damn Yankees.” Featuring the classical musical theatre selections, “Heart” and […]
Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor […]
Schramm Education Center will be staying open late just for the fun of it! Visit the Schramm Education Center during these extended evening hours. Regular Schramm Education Center admission fees apply. Each night, we will also offer special activities included with admission: 6 p.m.: The Case of the Treasured Trout - Can your family or […]
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 […]
In conjunction with the Radler Bicycle Festival (June 18-19) and International Picnic Day (June 18), Arbor Lodge is hosting a special History of Bicycles and Picnics Display. Learn about the early history of bicycles through photographs, displays, and newspaper articles, as well as the late 19th century bicycle clubs and races throughout Nebraska. It's […]
NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: $10 registration fee to be paid by cash or check at class. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink. Class size is limited.
Join us for National Marina Days on Saturday, June 18 at Lewis and Clark SRA! Activities will include yoga by the lake, hayrack rides, boat tours, sand castle building tournament and more! Event Schedule: 9 a.m. - Yoga By The Lake 3 p.m. - Yankton Search and Rescue Dive Demonstrations 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. […]
Join us for Family Outdoor Day at Mormon Island SRA on Saturday, June 18! Registration for the event activities will be at the Lake #2 Cedar Campground Picnic Pavilion. Activities will include: Scavenger Hunt with outdoor prizes, kayaking, atlatl throwing, archery, camping games, Dutch oven cooking, fishing and animal identification. A valid state park entry […]
Join us at Niobrara State Park on June 19th for the 11th Annual Father's Day Fishing Tournament! Enjoy a morning of fishing with family and friends, prizes will be awarded for biggest fish and most caught. Register at the park office or buffalo cookout pavilion. Loaner fishing poles and tackle will be available.
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,” […]
Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at "The Dragon Slayer," a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.
We challenge you to participate in the annual Nebraska Pollinator Week Challenge, June 20- June 26, 2022! Participating is easy! Step 1: Find a pollinator (bee, butterfly, hummingbird, etc.) Step 2: Snap a picture Step 3: Upload to iNaturalist! Anyone who participates in the challenge can submit to receive a pollinator prize pack through the […]
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
Mondays in June, 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 class features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes […]
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of handgun education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-week intro class, a 'next-level' weekly advice section, or a once-a-month club night depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing […]
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
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 […]
Despite their lack of backbones, invertebrate animals have incredible adaptations, behaviors, and tricks up their sleeve when it comes to surviving in the natural world. In fact they’re so diverse, invertebrates account for over 95% of all animal species on earth. Join us as we give invertebrate creatures some well-deserved love, and learn more about […]
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the assistance of Cornhusker Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited; come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. […]
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 […]
Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. If extended care* options are not selected, drop-off is no earlier than 15 […]
This event is held in cooperation with the LPS NRD. 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 for years to learn. All participants ages […]
This 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 […]
In celebration of America, and honoring our veterans, Nebraska City Blue Star Mothers will host a display of Quilts of Valor throughout Arbor Lodge Mansion. View this beautiful collection while also learning about Morton Family veterans and their patriotic service. For more information, call 402-873-7222. Purchase tickets in advance for Arbor Lodge.
Celebrate New Years Eve together as a family! Let’s count down to the new year at midday, making it just as special as midnight. Take part in craft, photo booth and balloon drop. Please register by calling the Nature Center at 308-436-3777. This is a FREE event, but participants will need to have a Nebraska […]
Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at "The Dragon Slayer," a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.
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 […]
Join us at Enders Reservoir SRA on Saturday, June 25 for Enders Outdoor Extravaganza! Activities will include a 5-K run, car show, working truck show, tractor show, Dutch oven cooking, BBQ smoke-off, outdoor games, kayaking, petting zoo, bounce house, and a live local band 'BD and the Boys' to end the evening. View/ Download the […]
This event is held in cooperation with the Nebraska Fish and Game Association. 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 for years to learn. […]
Come along and celebrate National Pollinator’s Week! Discover many of the area pollinators & the roles they play in our environment. This event is FREE, but a Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required.
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 […]
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 […]
Experience living history weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820’s era outpost. We'll be hosting a special Living History event for the July 4 weekend. Saturday, July 2 Schedule 11 a.m. - Donald Hickey, Wayne State University professor and […]
Get outside for some family-friendly outdoor quality time! Register groups of 3 to 50 (split into pods of five) to experience a guided hike through our archery field course. Participants will get to explore the one-mile trail and make 10 stops at archery stations to take aim at fun targets. No archery experience needed - […]
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,” […]