Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Join us at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park this April for the Bloom Festival at Arbor Day Farm! Celebrate the peak bloom of lilacs around the Arbor Lodge Mansion, explore trails, learn about lilac history, and enjoy activities highlighting the importance of trees and plants during this free event. This two-weekend event, coinciding with Arbor […]
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 […]
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 […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park for the 12th annual Sip Nebraska Festival! Sip Nebraska is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy wineries, breweries, and distilleries from all across Nebraska. With unlimited tastings of wine, craft beer, hard cider, and spirits, you're sure to find your perfect flow. There's truly something for […]
Platte River State Park
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Join us for a hike at beautiful Platte River State Park on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge. Discover what it takes to be a birder and practice bird identification skills while hiking with a Naturalist […]
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Join us in the sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special Mother's Day Tea. Enjoy an assortment of teas and dainty brunch and dessert selections. In addition to the tea, participants can explore the mansion and view the special “Celebrate Women” exhibit. Teas will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $35 for adults […]
E.T. Mahoney State Park
Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park for the 12th annual Sip Nebraska Festival! Sip Nebraska is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy wineries, breweries, and distilleries from all across Nebraska. With unlimited tastings of wine, craft beer, hard cider, and spirits, you're sure to find your perfect flow. There's truly something for […]
Ponca State Park
Spring blooms are popping up all around Ponca State Park; making for a beautiful setting to celebrate Mother’s Day! You're invited to celebrate by joining us for a Mother's Day Buffet on May 11th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dine indoors or on the back patio of the Resource and Education Center. Menu includes […]
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Join us for an evening of murder and mayhem in the Wild West as Arbor Lodge Mansion transforms into the Deadwood Saloon. It’s an old-fashioned whodunnit in a magnificent setting! 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 […]
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 […]
Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 17th! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means […]
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Join us at Two Rivers SRA on May 17, Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, to celebrate Nebraska’s spring turkey hunting season by learning all about wild turkeys! Meet at the pavilion east of the Caboose Park. Strut on up to our educational table to make a turkey caller, look for turkeys and their tracks […]
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area
Come join us at the Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA for fun, food and fishing! Local radio stations, volunteers and civic groups will be on hand to provide food, prizes, as well as loaner fishing tackle, bait and instruction. The event will be held at Lake #16 from 9 a.m. to […]
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 17 (Free Fishing and Park Entry Day) for a day filled with outdoor fun! Activities Grand Opening! Treehouse Classroom Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet: Treehouse Classroom overlooking Canyon Ponds Learn about nature and enjoy a view of the Canyon Ponds in this […]
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Looking to get outdoors and volunteer? Schramm Park SRA is holding a volunteer opportunity to assist with oak woodland restoration efforts. Join NGPC staff as we work on planting oak seedlings, brush piling and forest floor cleanup along the Hackberry and Red Cedar trail. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, bring water, and outdoor work gloves. Long […]
Platte River State Park
Join us at Platte River State Park for a Dutch Oven Cooking clinic! Learn how to cook using Dutch Ovens, which make it easy to enjoy a tasty outdoor meal, just like in the old days! Instructors will share how to season, maintain temperature, cook with, basic tools, clean and store Dutch Ovens. You will […]
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
Join us at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to celebrate Migratory Bird Weekend on May 24-25! Activity Schedule: Saturday, May 24 9 a.m. - Birding hike (short hike on a flat, mowed path) 11 a.m. - Nature kayaking (Naturalist-lead: learn about waterfowl) 3 p.m. - Jeop-Birdy 9:30 p.m. - Glow-in-the dark egg hunt (for […]
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Embrace the importance of unstructured, free play as part of healthy development and wellbeing as you visit our new treehouse at Schramm Park SRA! It is a perfect place to sit in a nook with a book, ponder a puzzle, build with loose parts or take in the view overlooking the Canyon Ponds. Admission is […]
Indian Cave State Park
Join us on Saturday, May 24, for the 11th annual Migratory Bird Day: All About Turkey Vultures at Indian Cave State Park! Schedule: 5 p.m.: Guided bird outing - "Birding for everybody and every body!" This free birding outing is accessible and open to everyone, including beginner birders and families with small children. Join a […]
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Embrace the importance of unstructured, free play as part of healthy development and wellbeing as you visit our new treehouse at Schramm Park SRA! It is a perfect place to sit in a nook with a book, ponder a puzzle, build with loose parts or take in the view overlooking the Canyon Ponds. Admission is […]
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
Join us at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to celebrate Migratory Bird Weekend on May 24-25! Activity Schedule: Saturday, May 24 9 a.m. - Birding hike (short hike on a flat, mowed path) 11 a.m. - Nature kayaking (Naturalist-lead: learn about waterfowl) 3 p.m. - Jeop-Birdy 9:30 p.m. - Glow-in-the dark egg hunt (for […]
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 […]