Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join our total lunar eclipse viewing party at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Wear your favorite PJ as we stay up late to view the Blood Moon. This eclipse is the first of two total lunar eclipses in 2022. This is a FREE program, but a valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required.
What type of wildlife research happens in our state? What exciting things have Nebraska biologists uncovered about our natural world? Join this exciting nerd night as we hear from field researchers and scientists from Nebraska Game and Parks on the latest projects and discoveries happening right here in our state. This is a FREE event, […]
Schramm Park is launching a new, monthly, nature exploration program geared towards homeschool families. Each month, join an outdoor educator for a guided hike on the Schramm Park hiking trails. As we explore, we’ll ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. You’ll have the opportunity to observe local phenomena, plants, and animals while […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win prizes at […]
Attention Nature Nerds! Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as we host 5 different trivia nights on the same night across the state! Nature is cool and there is a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win prizes at […]
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 […]
Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]
This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD and are looking for archery instruction before the next quarter of level 1 classes is available to new students. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. This class section is always open to new students and is prorated depending […]
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is May 21. 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 anyone can explore […]
Take part in several great activities going on throughout this day-long celebration! Join us for a bird hike, wildflower walk, kids crafts and much more! This event is FREE and Nebraska Park Entry Permits are not required for this event! 9:00am- Bird Outing 10:00am- Wildflower Outing 11:00am-Kids Crafts 1:00pm- Live Animal Presentation
NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink.
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! […]
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 […]
Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]
Help document rare butterflies across the state of Nebraska. This community science effort monitors two species: the regal fritillary and the monarch butterfly. A Zoom training for the butterfly surveys is 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 26. The first hour is dedicated to general information on monarchs, regal fritillaries, common plants and other community […]
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 […]
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the assistance of Cornhusker Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited; come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. […]
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and join us for a birdy game night at Mana Games (Lincoln, NE) Friday, May 27th from 7:00- 10:00 PM. Our game for the evening will be Wingspan. Don't know how to play? No worries, we will have helpers on hand to teach the game! This event is free and open […]
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 […]
Join us Saturday, May 28 for our car, truck, tractor and motorcycle show! Registration from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (no fee) Awards at 6:00 p.m. Hot Wheel Races at 4:00 p.m. (bring your own or purchase one here for $2) A valid park entry permit is required. This event is held in conjunction with the 8th Annual Indian […]
Join us for an action-packed day at Indian Cave State Park that includes something for everyone in the family! 3:00-6:00 p.m. --- Car, Truck, Tractor and Bike Show 4:00 p.m. --- Hot Wheel Races 4:00-7:30 p.m. --- Hands-on activities for all ages, Make 'n take bird crafts and games 6:00-7:30 p.m. --- Fish Fry ($10/adults, $5/kids […]
Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at "The Dragon Slayer," a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the assistance of Cornhusker Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited; come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. […]
Grab the popcorn and enjoy some light-hearted family fun at “Rustlers of Red Rock,” a Eugene T. Mahoney State Park melodrama.
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]
This basic USA Archery class is open to students who are new to JOAD and are looking for archery instruction before the next quarter of level 1 classes is available to new students. Explore Archery is a recommended prerequisite but not required. This class section is always open to new students and is prorated depending […]
Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area BioBlitz is for all ages! Enjoy two days of exploring outdoor Nebraska with some of our state’s best biologists. The information you help collect during the BioBlitz is used by wildlife biologists to conserve Nebraska’s wildlife. Professional biologists are traveling from all over Nebraska to show you the species they […]
NOTE: This is the OPTION A class. This is a full 6-hour classroom course. NOTE: $10 registration fee to be paid by cash or check at class. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a sack lunch, snack and a drink, or bring lunch money to purchase lunch from the marina.
This is the OPTION B home-study review/test-out session ONLY. To prepare for this 3-hour test-out session, student may download study materials from our website.