Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
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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
The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! The FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances, target sizes, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field, Hunter or Animal round […]
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
Join us at the Nature Center for an evening of discovery in the Wildcat Hills! The program begins with a Plant Talk by Bob Henrickson, Horticulture Coordinator with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Learn about native and regional plants—their beauty, benefits, and role in our local ecosystems. Following the presentation, enjoy a guided sunset hike (approximately […]
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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! The FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances, target sizes, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field, Hunter or Animal round […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! The FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances, target sizes, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field, Hunter or Animal round […]
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 […]
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
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 - […]
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
The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! The FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances, target sizes, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field, Hunter or Animal round […]
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
Join us for a peaceful morning of watercolor painting inspired by Nebraska’s beautiful native wildflowers! Learn about the plants that color our prairies while creating your own prairie-inspired masterpiece to take home. 
All materials provided 
Light refreshments served 
Just $5 per person 
Call 308-436-3777 to reserve your spot—space is limited! Perfect for […]
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 […]
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 […]
