Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Event Series Wise & Wild

Wise & Wild at the James Family Conservatory

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

Nature enthusiasts ages 55+ are invited to attend the Wise & Wild program on select Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Eugene T. Mahoney's newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This program is designed for seniors who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of […]

Platte River Art Show at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us for "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" View paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The event will take place in the upper level conference rooms at Peter Kiewit Lodge. Friday, April 4 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Wine & Cheese Reception […]

Platte River Art Show at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us for "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" View paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The event will take place in the upper level conference rooms at Peter Kiewit Lodge. Friday, April 4 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Wine & Cheese Reception […]

Platte River Art Show at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Join us for "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" View paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery and more from reputable Midwestern artists, hosted by Nye Street Studio. The event will take place in the upper level conference rooms at Peter Kiewit Lodge. Friday, April 4 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Wine & Cheese Reception […]

Birds of a Feather: Spring Migration

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

Get ready to go birding by participating in the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]

CANCELED – Venture Parks Summer Job Fair

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

This event has been canceled due to a power outage from the recent winter storm. For more information about working in our state parks, please visit our Work in a Park page.   Nebraska’s Venture Park Region is hosting a Venture Parks Discovery Fair on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]

Carl’s at Mahoney – St. Patrick’s Day Buffet with Rascal Martinez

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

Put on your green and come celebrate St. Patty's Day with us at Carl's at Mahoney restaurant at scenic Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Join us on Saturday, March 15 for a festive evening filled with great food and live music! Rascal Martinez will be performing from 6:30-9 p.m. Buffet from 4-9 p.m. $23.99 Adults […]

Naturalist Know-How

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

Join us at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to learn what it is like to be a naturalist! A naturalist shares their love of nature with others through educational programs and outdoor experiences. This program is for all ages and is open house style, so you can […]

Event Series Wise & Wild

Wise & Wild at the James Family Conservatory

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

Nature enthusiasts ages 55+ are invited to attend the Wise & Wild program on select Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Eugene T. Mahoney's newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This program is designed for seniors who love the outdoors and want to enjoy time in the parks. We will share a variety of […]

Up Close & Magical Show at Mahoney

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

Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! With the camera acting as a giant magnifying glass on stage, be sure not to blink as magic & audience members are projected on a large screen.  Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform […]

Midwest Magic Showcase at Mahoney

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

Join us for an evening of Midwest Magic at the Kountze Theater at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on March 8 from 7-8 p.m. central! The Old Market Magician, Ryan Chandler, is partnering with the Omaha Magical Society to bring multiple top magic acts from the region. The theater will be full of magicians on […]

Birds of a Feather: Beginner Birding at Mahoney State Park

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

Get ready to go birding by participating in the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. This is a program for birders of all ages and levels. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we […]