Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Step back in time to visit a mountain man-era encampment during our 10th Annual Table Creek Rendezvous at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, September 26-28. Outdoor demonstrations will include musical entertainment, leather sewing, rigid heddle weaving, hand quilting, fire building, a mountain man reenactor, painting, tomahawk throwing, butter making, wood carving, tour-of-the teepee, skins and […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need - bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You'll learn range safety, fundamentals of […] |
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Mahoney State Park Learn all about fish at the Beginner Fishing Fair at the James Family Conservatory at E.T. Mahoney State Park on Tuesday, Sept. 30! Stop in between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to check out the stations where visitors can learn all about fishing and participate in fishing-related activities. All ages are welcome; youth must be […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need - bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You'll learn range safety, fundamentals of […]
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Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a one-of-a-kind guided hike as we search for the secretive and often misunderstood reptiles and amphibians that share our Nebraska landscapes. From sunbathing snakes to chorus frogs calling from the wetlands, we’ll uncover the hidden lives of these unique creatures! What to expect: A slow-paced hike with stops for observing […]
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […] 
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $14 per person on Saturdays; $12 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. A short horseback ride is included with each […] 
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Try Archery is your place to start! This easy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit! And whether archery turns out to be […] |
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Platte River State Park Join us for a day of outdoor fun at the 2025 Family Rendezvous at Platte River State Park's Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex! Bring the whole family and spend the day enjoying: - nature activities - hatchet/tomahawk throwing - atlatl throwing - muzzleloader shooting - pellet gun gallery - archery - slingshots and […]
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $14 per person on Saturdays; $12 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. A short horseback ride is included with each […] |
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Join Lincoln City Libraries & the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a Family Fun Night geared towards Reptile Awareness. Stop by the Gere Library to meet some live reptiles (snakes, turtles & lizards) and learn about Nebraska’s native reptile species from Nebraska Game & Parks staff, there will be crafts, opportunities to read to […]
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Lincoln Children’s Zoo Visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear, and smell at interpretative stations located throughout the Zoo. Nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and Nebraska Center for […] |
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need - bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You'll learn range safety, fundamentals of […] |
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Two Rivers State Recreation Area Join us for a free two-day Halloween event at Two Rivers SRA! Activities include hayrack rides, trunk-or-treating, pumpkin painting, a raptor presentation, campsite decorating contest and more! Activities will take place at the Goldenrod Campground. This event is hosted in partnership with the family of David Trost and the Nebraska RV and Camping Community Facebook […] |
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Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area Come join the fun at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area on Saturday, October 11 for our annual Halloween campsite decorating contest and trick-or-treating! The decoration judging and trick-or-treating will both take place from 5-7 p.m. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Two Rivers State Recreation Area Join us for a free two-day Halloween event at Two Rivers SRA! Activities include hayrack rides, trunk-or-treating, pumpkin painting, a raptor presentation, campsite decorating contest and more! Activities will take place at the Goldenrod Campground. This event is hosted in partnership with the family of David Trost and the Nebraska RV and Camping Community Facebook […]
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $14 per person on Saturdays; $12 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. A short horseback ride is included with each […]
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Mahoney State Park Get your spooky, silly and creative costumes on and come out to the Marina for an afternoon of Halloween happenings on Saturday, Oct. 11. Activities • Costume parade 3 p.m. • Pumpkin carving contest (winners announced at 3:45 p.m.) • Naturalist activities • Halloween Games • Meal deal: Hot dog, chips, bottled water or pop […] |
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Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $14 per person on Saturdays; $12 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. A short horseback ride is included with each […] |
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The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. A valid Nebraska Game and Park […]
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Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Lincoln City Libraries for an afternoon of reptile art! October is Nebraska Reptile Month and the annual reptile art contest is going on the entire month! Join educators at Gere Branch Library on October 14th from 1:30-3pm to draw, paint, or sculpt an entry for the 2025 […]
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Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area The Wildcat Hills homeschool programs will meet once a month at 10 a.m. MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs each month that will showcase a different theme; focusing on ecosystems, animals, adaptations, and habitats found only in western Nebraska. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, targeted to […] |
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Calamus State Recreation Area Join us for some Halloween fun at Calamus State Recreation Area on Saturday, October 18 at our 37th annual Pumpkin Carvers Event! Location: Pumpkin carving, games and pumpkin rolling derby will take place on the west side of the shower house area at Homestead Knolls campground. What to bring: Please bring water, snacks and/or a […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $14 per person on Saturdays; $12 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. A short horseback ride is included with each […] |
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Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $14 per person on Saturdays; $12 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. A short horseback ride is included with each […] |
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Mahoney State Park Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear throwing device called an atlatl at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Who needs foam targets when we’ve got fall pumpkins? Meet behind the Bur Oak Shelter. This activity is free and open to anyone […] |
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School of Natural Resources In celebration of October as Nebraska Reptile Month, Nebraska Game & Parks and the School of Natural Resources will be hosting a large-scale family-friendly reptile fun night! Join us at Hardin Hall (33rd & Holdrege, Lincoln, NE) from 4:30-7:00pm on Thursday October 23, 2025 for a night to celebrate reptiles. Dennis Ferraro (UNL Herpetologist) will […]
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Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $14 per person on Saturdays; $12 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. A short horseback ride is included with each […]
Mahoney State Park Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear throwing device called an atlatl at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Who needs foam targets when we’ve got fall pumpkins? Meet behind the Bur Oak Shelter. This activity is free and open to anyone […]
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Step into the mysterious world of the Wildcat Hills after dark during our Howl in the Hills Night Hike! As twilight falls, join us for a guided hike (just over half a mile long) through rugged terrain where night sounds come alive, shadows dance, and your senses take the lead. Whoooo might we hear? What […] |
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Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky Halloween fun! Admission: $14 per person on Saturdays; $12 per person on Sundays. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. A short horseback ride is included with each […] |
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Mahoney State Park Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear throwing device called an atlatl at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Who needs foam targets when we’ve got fall pumpkins? Meet behind the Bur Oak Shelter. This activity is free and open to anyone […] |
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Online Discover the essential role of death and decomposition in Nebraska's ecosystems in this thought-provoking webinar. Learn how decaying plants and animals recycle nutrients, support diverse food webs, and shape habitats. Explore the science behind these natural processes and the fascinating organisms, from scavengers to fungi, that make it all possible. Use this link to register […]
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Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Try Archery is your place to start! This easy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit! And whether archery turns out to be […]
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Red Willow State Recreation Area Join us at Red Willow State Recreation Area this spooky season for our annual Halloween Camp & Treat, October 31-November 2! Enjoy off-season discounted camping rates ($5 off posted rates for both electrical and tent sites) throughout the weekend, with restrooms and water available, weather permitting. Main activities will take place on Saturday from 4 […] |