Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Celebrate International Mud Day on Sunday, June 29 at E.T. Mahoney State Park's Outdoor Pavillion with excitement, education and mud! Make mud pies & mud art, dig in dirt and discover our slip & slide with a very muddy twist! You will get muddy! You should definitely pack a change of clothes and dress for […]
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
It has been a year since the Paramount Casino at Arbor Lodge Mansion has been under the ownership of Bobby Flynn, and he's throwing a party to remember. Invited guests include high rollers, politicians, a showgirl, casino dealers and staff, cocktail waitresses, and Elvis himself! Stakes are high, and there is no limit to what can happen. […]
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, […]
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, […]
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
Join us for a Wednesday evening of Stars, Strolls and S'mores at Willow Creek SRA! Each Moon Walk starts with a short introduction to the night’s program (Pollinator Palooza), then we hike to a designated area where we enjoy presentations from local experts in their field. We'll hike ~1 mile (round trip) on the trail […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area
Join us at Fremont Lakes SRA on July 19 for the Bob Tichota Fire Prevention Fun Day! Visit with multiple local rural fire departments, law enforcement, OPPD, and other valuable safety entities to learn about fire safety awareness, along with firefighter and law enforcement job duties. Bring the kids out for fire truck rides, free […]
Indian Cave State Park
For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 25-26, 2025 for the 12th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Activities Friday, July 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. -Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Flashlight reindeer pellet round-up (toddler thru age 11) -Tractor-drawn Polar Express hayrack rides […]
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
Join us for the 8th annual Crofton's Dam Race at scenic Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area in northeast Nebraska! Choose your adventure between three events: A sprint triathlon with kayaking instead of swimming, a half marathon or 12-mile bike race. Participants must be 14 years or older. The triathlon can be done individually with […]
Indian Cave State Park
For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 25-26, 2025 for the 12th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Activities Friday, July 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. -Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Flashlight reindeer pellet round-up (toddler thru age 11) -Tractor-drawn Polar Express hayrack rides […]
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. […]