Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join our park naturalists at Platte River State Park on Fridays in October from 4-6 p.m. for beginner astronomy activities! Make a constellation, use a star chart to identify seasonal stars, examine a moon globe and compare it to the moon you see in the sky and more. Use what you learn late at night […]
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 […]
Join our park naturalists at Platte River State Park on Fridays in October from 4-6 p.m. for beginner astronomy activities! Make a constellation, use a star chart to identify seasonal stars, examine a moon globe and compare it to the moon you see in the sky and more. Use what you learn late at night […]
Join us at Platte River State Park for Breakfast and Birding! Start your Sunday morning with breakfast at Scott Lodge Restaurant then head outside to enjoy bird-themed resources and activities. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Join us at Platte River State Park for Breakfast and Birding! Start your Sunday morning with breakfast at Scott Lodge Restaurant then head outside to enjoy bird-themed resources and activities. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Join us at Platte River State Park for Breakfast and Birding! Start your Sunday morning with breakfast at Scott Lodge Restaurant then head outside to enjoy bird-themed resources and activities. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Never shot a black powder rifle before? Interested in learning about Black Powder Rifles? Join us for our Introduction to Black Powder Rifles class! This class makes getting started in shooting very easy – and, thanks to NSSF partnership (National Shooting Sports Foundation), it’s only $10! Here you will learn about different types of black […]
Join us for this special STATEWIDE Kayak (and Canoe) Clean Up. Other locations across Nebraska will also participate and clean up their respective habitats. Together, let's see how many pounds of trash we can remove from our ecosystems in just one evening! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in […]
Are you a scout looking for your Shotgun Merit Badge? Look no further! We are offering a class to complete the requirements for your Shotgun Merit Badge. We have certified instructors and a partnership with the BSA to ensure that all requirements are met. Class results will be sent to participants troop leaders for review […]
Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Join us for our introduction to archery! This easy-going program covers basic archery equipment, range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. This program will introduce you to both compound and recurve bows and will give you […]
Join us at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex located within Platte River State Park for our Steel Plate Challenge! The Steel Plate Challenge is a speed shooting competition that consists of standardized stages with 5 steel targets, ranging in size from 10″ round plates to 18×24″ rectangular plates from 7 yards – 35 yards away. […]
Have you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have incredible night vision like an owl! Join us on August 8th, 2025 from 6-10:30PM at Platte River State Park to explore how fascinating nature can be from dusk […]