Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Spend an evening getting creative with us at Schramm's new Treehouse Classroom by making your own nature zine! Zines are mini-magazines that can be shared to bring joy and spread a positive message about nature. Create Zines and make a plan for how to share them. This program is free and all artistic ability levels […] |
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Louisville State Recreation Area Join us for a Thursday evening at Louisville State Recreation Area to learn paddleboarding basics as we discuss water safety rules, paddling technique and give you a chance to try out paddleboarding on the water. Meet at the kiosk by the floating playground entrance. Paddle boards can hold 200 lbs. Please register in advance using […]
Louisville State Recreation Area Join us for a Thursday evening at Louisville State Recreation Area to learn paddleboarding basics as we discuss water safety rules, paddling technique and give you a chance to try out paddleboarding on the water. Meet at the kiosk by the floating playground entrance. Paddle boards can hold 200 lbs. Please register in advance using […] |
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Louisville State Recreation Area Join us for a Thursday evening at Louisville State Recreation Area to learn kayaking basics as we discuss water safety rules, paddling technique and give you a chance to try out kayaking on the water. Meet at the kiosk by the floating playground entrance. Kayaks can hold 250 lbs. Please register in advance using this […]
Louisville State Recreation Area Join us for a Thursday evening at Louisville State Recreation Area to learn kayaking basics as we discuss water safety rules, paddling technique and give you a chance to try out kayaking on the water. Meet at the kiosk by the floating playground entrance. Kayaks can hold 250 lbs. Please register in advance using this […] |
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Platte River State Park Join us for a Friday evening at Platte River State Park's Owen Landing on Jenny Newman Lake to float in a kayak or canoe! Paddling is available for all skill levels and equipment is provided. Canoes hold 500+ lbs., kayaks hold 250 lbs. Arrive any time between 5 and 6:15 p.m., with the latest boats […] |
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Join us for a Saturday morning float on round rafts at Schramm Park SRA! Round rafts are the perfect water craft for floating around in a pond. Whether you paddle or just pass the time, this is a great beginner boat. Look for the Round Raft Adventure trailer parked by a pond in the park […] 
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. […]
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Enjoy tea-time at Arbor Lodge in the beautiful sunroom on Saturday, August 2. Feel Free to bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal to also enjoy the event! The tea will include a variety of small savories as well as hot and cold brewed tea. Tickets may be purchased online and include a self-guided tour […] |
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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. […] |
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Immerse yourself in nature to find inspiration for writing poetry in this beginner program at the new Schramm Treehouse Classroom! A naturalist will guide you through writing different forms of nature poetry inspired by the beauty of the park. The workshop is free and available to all ages and abilities. |
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Platte River State Park Join us for a Friday evening at Platte River State Park's Owen Landing on Jenny Newman Lake to float in a kayak or canoe! Paddling is available for all skill levels and equipment is provided. Canoes hold 500+ lbs., kayaks hold 250 lbs. Arrive any time between 5 and 6:15 p.m., with the latest boats […]
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Platte River State Park Have you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have incredible night vision like an owl! Join us on August 8th, 2025 from 6-10:30PM at Platte River State Park to explore how fascinating nature can be from dusk […]
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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 […] |
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Red Willow State Recreation Area Join us at Red Willow SRA for a Family Fun Night of kayaking! Instructors and volunteers will be there to guide and teach you everything you need to know. All equipment, including life jackets, will be provided. Feel free to bring your own life jacket if you prefer. Meet at the boat launching area near […] |
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Platte River State Park Join us for a Friday evening at Platte River State Park's Owen Landing on Jenny Newman Lake to float in a kayak or canoe! Paddling is available for all skill levels and equipment is provided. Canoes hold 500+ lbs., kayaks hold 250 lbs. Arrive any time between 5 and 6:15 p.m., with the latest boats […]
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Louisville State Recreation Area Join us on Friday evening, August 15, to learn about bullfrogs & then catch some! We will begin the evening with an informal session about bullfrog biology, catching methods & more. Next, we’ll head out to the water’s edge to see what we can catch. More details will be sent to those registered a week […] |
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Danish Alps State Recreation Area Join us for this special STATEWIDE Kayak Clean Up. Other locations across Nebraska will also participate and clean up their respective habitats. Together, let's see how many pounds of trash we can remove from our ecosystems in just one evening! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping to […]
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Lake Minatare State Recreation Area Join us for this special STATEWIDE Kayak Clean Up. Other locations across Nebraska will also participate and clean up their respective habitats. Together, let's see how many pounds of trash we can remove from our ecosystems in just one evening! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping to […]
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Platte River State Park Join us for this special STATEWIDE Kayak (and Canoe) Clean Up. Other locations across Nebraska will also participate and clean up their respective habitats. Together, let's see how many pounds of trash we can remove from our ecosystems in just one evening! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in […] |
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Spend a Saturday evening enjoying all that Schramm Park State Recreation Area has to offer! Join us as we celebrate outdoor time and nature’s beauty as summer transitions to fall. From 5 to 8 p.m., we will have outdoor activities like rafting, geology, live music, food available for purchase and more. From 8 to 9 […] |
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Indian Cave State Park Join us at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025! Events will take place outside of the museum. View park map HERE. Activity schedule: 5 - 7 p.m.: Hayrack rides, cake walk (50 cents to play), and yard games 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Fish fry - $12 for […] |
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Valentine Bike Share Join us to celebrate 30 years of Cowboy Trail in Valentine, Nebraska with a bike ride, dinner, and bridge social! Attend all three parts of the day, or pick and choose what you'd like to participate in! The whole day is a fundraising event to support the improvement and investment in the Valentine Trailhead area […] |
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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. […] |