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Valentine’s Day Dinner at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Visit scenic Platte River State Park for a romantic Valentine’s Day Steak Night on Feb. 14 at the Walter Scott Jr. Lodge & Restaurant. The dinner will include choices of steak, chicken, fish, appetizers, a salad bar and more! For reservations starting Jan. 1, call 402-234-2217. View the menu: Valentines Day Special 2024

Enders Easter Egg Hunt

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area 73122 338th Ave., Enders, NE

Join us at Enders SRA for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time! Children between ages 0-10 are welcome to participate in the egg hunt. This event will be held at the Area A Campground. A park permit is required for entry.

Earth Day Art at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day through art and writing while on a discovery stroll through the forest and prairie! We will create a collage of nature sketches from our observations and then use watercolors to add interest. All supplies are provided and the walking will be primarily on paved or flatter trail areas. […]

Trek through the Trees at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Join us at Platte River State Park to Trek through the Trees! Spend time among the trees while walking through the forest on Arbor Day! Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life in the trees, seed pods, different […]

Trek through the Trees at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Join us at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to Trek through the Trees! Spend time among the trees while walking through the forest on Arbor Day. Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life in the trees, seed pods, […]

Trek through the Trees at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Join us at Schramm Education Center to Trek through the Trees at Schramm Park SRA in celebration of Arbor Day! Meet at the picnic shelter by the first bond/main trailhead. Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a Park Naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. We’ll search for unique trees, signs of life […]

Father’s Day Fish Fry at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for our annual Father's Day Fish Fry! Enjoy naturalist-lead programs, 22 miles of hike/bike trails, wildlife viewing areas, fishing in the stocked pond or Missouri River, swimming at the Aquatic Center, history of the region displayed at the Resource and Education Center, and partake in the annual Fish Fry! […]

Labor Day Weekend at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31! 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 adults, […]

Dusty’s Pumpkinfest at the Cody’s

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky fall fun! Admission: $12/person. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. Activities: - Horseback riding & horse-drawn wagon rides - Ax throwing - Giant hay slide - Zipline […]

Dusty’s Pumpkinfest at the Cody’s

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Visit to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park every Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky fall fun! Admission: $12/person. Children under 2 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Valid park permit required for entry. Activities: - Horseback riding & horse-drawn wagon rides - Ax throwing - Giant hay slide - Zipline […]

29th Annual Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us for the 29th Annual Haunted Hollow at beautiful Indian Cave State Park! Schedule of Events October 11 - 27 Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Have fun with the whole family and search the park for Halloween props with clues! Kids get a prize upon completion; adults get bragging rights!   October 11  5:30 - […]

Halloween Campsite Decorating & Trick or Treating at Fremont Lakes SRA

Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 4349 W. State Lakes Rd, Fremont, NE

Come join the fun at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area on October 12 for our 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 park entry permit is required.