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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June 2023
History of Games at Arbor Lodge
In celebration of International Tabletop Game Day (June 3), Arbor Lodge will host fun and games for the whole family. Various historic games will be set up throughout the mansion for you to enjoy. Learn the history behind such games as Mansion of Happiness, Checkers, Dominos, Fox and Geese, Tic-Tac-Toe, Tiddlywinks, and many more.
Celebrate Dads at Arbor Lodge
Your dad will appreciate the special Father’s Day exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion! View historic photographs of Morton family fathers and sons. Plus see a special display featuring Joy Morton’s sword collection, many of which were purchased during his world travels. These unique, old-world treasures reveal detailed craftsmanship. Cane and razor collections will also be on display.
Get Outdoors Day at Arbor Day Farm
Started in 2008, National Get Outdoors Day is intended to inspire and motivate Americans to get outside for a “healthy, fun day of outdoor adventure.” And there’s no better place to do that than at Arbor Day Farm!
Buzz About Bees at the Tree Adventure
Discover the wonderful world of bees and how much we rely on them! Take part in a variety of activities and see our demonstration hive up close. Bee experts will be on hand to help us learn about this very important little insect.
Arbor Day Farm BBQ Bike Ride
Embark on a backwoods bike ride departing from our Apple House Market parking lot. This will be fun for the entire family as you take in all the beauty of Arbor Day Farm. Admission includes BBQ meal, bike ride, games, and admission to Tree Adventure for extra fun!
Buzz About Bees at the Tree Adventure
Discover the wonderful world of bees and how much we rely on them! Take part in a variety of activities and see our demonstration hive up close. Bee experts will be on hand to help us learn about this very important little insect.
Father’s Day Fun at the Tree Adventure
Dad’s get half-price admission all day long! Treat Dad to a special day of exploring trails and playing among the trees!
Mommy & Me Painting Class
Spend some quality time with your little one in the beautiful Apple House Market as you learn painting basics and let your creative juices flow. You and your child will each make one painting that, when hung together, will create one masterpiece.
July 2023
Dragonflies – Tigers of the Air at the Tree Adventure
Dragonflies are beautiful — and deadly predators — if you are another insect! Fortunately, we can observe these amazing aerial acrobats without worry. Find out more about these fascinating creatures and learn how to distinguish them from their ancestral cousins, the damselflies. Then craft your own dragonfly to take home with you.
Sunset & S’mores Discovery Ride
Climb aboard for a guided, Sunset Discovery Ride as you journey through the orchards and vineyards at Arbor Day Farm. Following the ride, gather ’round for a twilight bonfire complete with make-your-own s’mores.
