Calendar
This calendar lists just about every upcoming event in Nebraska City that anyone in or out of town might care about. We even considered letting you sync events with Google Calendar or Apple Calendar or other uncreatively named calendar apps, but decided going for page views was a better idea. Sometimes the internet hits you hard.
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September 2023
Harvest Celebration 2023
The fun of the Harvest Celebration lasts all fall season at Arbor Day Farm. Plan now to visit the Tree Adventure, Apple House Market, and Arbor Lodge Mansion for autumn-inspired activities!
U-Pick Apples
Enjoy the natural beauty of the fall season by picking your own apples in the Arbor Day Farm orchards behind the Tree Adventure beginning September 14. U-pick typically continues into early-October, depending on weather and the harvest.
October 2023
Antique Apple Tasting
Ready for a unique tasting experience? Here at Arbor Day Farm, we grow many varieties of apples in our orchard that you will never see at a grocery store. Let us share our enthusiasm for these heirloom apples with a little history and a taste test of your own!
Heirloom Christmas Tea at Wildwood Historic Center
We wish to invite you to a free walk through of Wildwood House all decorated for a Victorian Christmas. Take a photo with Father Christmas and his sleigh! The Art Barn will still be open… what an excellent place to shop for your holiday gifts! For just $5 you can enjoy some sweet treats in the Ware Tea Room.
Teen Ghost Glow Up Party at the Library
School-student teens aged 13-18 are invited to the dance party of the year at the Morton-James Public Library. At the Ghost Glow Up, teens can enjoy glow in the dark dancing, refreshments, ghost-photo shoot selfie stations, ghost-themed activities and book giveaways. Free sunglasses for all attendees! School-dress code appropriate costumes welcome. No re-entry if you leave the building. This event is free and there is no registration. Questions? Call the Library at 402-873-5609 Morton-James Public Library 923 1st Corso, Nebraska…
Antique Apple Tasting
Ready for a unique tasting experience? Here at Arbor Day Farm, we grow many varieties of apples in our orchard that you will never see at a grocery store. Let us share our enthusiasm for these heirloom apples with a little history and a taste test of your own!
Living History Weekend – Vintage Halloween
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.
Trick or Treat through the Library
Come trick-or-treat through the Library on Tuesday, October 31st from 6:00-7:00 pm. Handouts will include candy, stickers, bracelets, mini coloring books, and more! All ages welcome. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Morton-James Public Library 923 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410 Questions? Call the Library at 402-873-5609
November 2023
Christmas at the Mansion
Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season.
