Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Living History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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, […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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' practice and coaching 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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in June, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with various caliber firearms. Intro class will be available from 6:45-8:00 pm. The sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. $60/participant, ages 16+ […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Explore the world of birding by joining the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we will […]
Schramm Education Center
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, […]
Schramm Education Center
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, […]
Halleck Park Lake – Papillion
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Halleck Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to […]
Online
Uncover the secrets of porcupines in this intriguing webinar! Learn about their unique quills, foraging habits, and remarkable adaptations for survival. We'll explore their role in ecosystems, behaviors in the wild, and the science behind their defense mechanisms. Join us to dive into the world of these fascinating and often misunderstood creatures. Use this link […]
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Mormon Island SRA Lake 1! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Yanney Park
Join us for a Community Fishing Event at Yanney Heritage Park during Kearney's annual Heritage Day events! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free […]
Bowmans Park Lake – Loup City
Join us for Community Fishing Event at Bowman Lake, two miles west of Loup City, during the city's annual Polish Days weekend! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and […]
Homestead National Historic Park
Are you interested becoming a community scientist and helping conserve Nebraska’s rare, at-risk butterflies? If so, please join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife biologists on Saturday, June 7 at Homestead National Historical Park to learn how to participate in the monarch and regal fritillary community science project. Help us collect valuable data about these […]
Cedar Point Biological Station
Complete Training: June 8th-14th, 2025 Cedar Point Biological Station, Ogallala, Ne Tuition Cost: $500.00 Room and Board is included. Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you want to deepen your understanding of Nebraska's unique ecosystems and wildlife? Then join us for an incredible opportunity to become a Nebraska Master Naturalist! Nebraska Master Naturalist […]
Archway Lake – Kearney
Come fishing with us and your local First Responders at the Archway Lake on Sunday, June 8! No experience required and all loaner fishing equipment is provided during this free event. Come join us in conjunction with the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sherriff's Office!
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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, […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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' practice and coaching 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 […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Nature enthusiasts ages 55+ are invited to attend the Wise & Wild program on select Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Eugene T. Mahoney's newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This program is designed for seniors who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of […]
Towl Park Pond – Omaha
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Towl Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to […]
Holmes Lake – Lincoln
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Holmes Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to […]
Cowboy Trail, Norfolk
Come help celebrate 30 years of Cowboy Trail with an evening stroll to Broken Bridge near Norfolk! Each Moon Walk starts with a short introduction to the night’s program, then we hike to a designated area where we enjoy presentations from local experts in their field. Enjoy a fun scavenger hunt from the Cowboy Trail […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
DATE Saturday, June 14, 2025 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 Outdoor 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. […]
Schramm Education Center
Calling all community scientists! Join us at Schramm Education Center on Saturday, June 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. to learn all about monarch conservation during this workshop in partnership with Monarch Joint Venture. DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP AGENDA During this free workshop, you will explore various methods for assessing monarch habitat, with a special focus on […]
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
Join us on Saturday evening, June 14, at Lewis and Clark SRA for Dueling Pianos! Dueling Pianos by Midwest Dueling Pianos will begin at 6:30 pm. Dueling Pianos is a mix of music and comedy that is bound to have you doubled over gasping for breath. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food trucks will be […]
Ravenna Lake
Join us for a Community Fishing Event at Ravenna Lake during the community's annual Annevar Days! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. After the Fishing Derby event, for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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' practice and coaching 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 […]
Bowling Lake – Lincoln
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Bowling Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to […]
Skyview Lake – Norfolk
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Skyview Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]
Kramer Lake – Bellevue
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Kramer Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to […]
Kramer Lake – Bellevue
Join us for an evening at Kramer Lake in Bellevue on Thursday, June 19 to learn the basics of fly fishing! Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid fly-fishing instructors will be set up nearby to teach the basics of fly tying, casting and more. You […]
Ponca State Park
Join us for a nature-filled Bioblitz at beautiful Ponca State Park on Saturday, June 21. Enjoy many nature-themed activities and learn from Nebraska wildlife biologists and experts, discovering and identifying as many plants and animals as possible while contributing to real scientific research. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist, beginner wildlife enthusiast, student or family looking […]
La Vista Public Library
**NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED** – Please click on this class listing for more information on how to pre-register. NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: Pre-registration is required at the phone number or email listed below (Please see the class Organizer’s name and contact information listed below). […]
Schramm Education Center
Celebrate Nebraska pollinators at the Schramm Pollinator Party! The Schramm Education Center will be hosting a Pollinator Party event in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Bee Lab, Nebraska Extension, the UNL Entomology Department, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. This free, annual event is part of a statewide celebration of Nebraska Pollinator Week. Activities […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3, 2025 @ 8:00AM This exclusively archery-focused camp will take students' archery skills to the next level. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include range safety, equipment knowledge, scoring, intro to competition, stretching and exercises, and […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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' practice and coaching 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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 24 -or- 28, 2025. 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 GSSF […]
Holmes Lake – Lincoln
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Holmes Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to […]
Fontenelle Park Pond – Omaha
Join us for Community Fishing Night at Fontenelle Park Pond! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on June 24 -or- 28, 2025. 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 GSSF […]
Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery
Come out for a family-friendly nature day with Nebraska Game and Parks and Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery! This FREE event welcomes all ages to enjoy hands-on nature activities and exhibits, including live animals, scents of nature, coloring stations, yard games, invasive species education, skulls and pelts, and a make-your-own track book—just to name a […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Explore the world of birding by joining the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we will […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Travel 200 years back in time for Independence Day weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Visitors will be able to glimpse the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s era outpost. Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Join us for an indoor archery adventure! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features black lights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a group check-in time. Group reservation is […]