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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Arbor Day Farm

Whether you’re Irish or not, celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day tradition at Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm.

Join us Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, for entire weekend filled for St. Patrick’s Day themed events and activities. Start your weekend with an overnight stay at the all-new Lied Lodge. Enjoy Irish classics and “green” favorites in the Timber Dining Room and green beer in the Library Lounge complete with live musical entertainment.

Call 800-546-5433 or reserve online the St. Patrick’s Day Package and receive a themed favor at check-in. For dining reservations, please call 402-873-8740 or reserve a table online.

Visit the Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure for St. Patrick’s Day crafts and journey throughout the trails in search of gnomes. Activity is available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Please call 402-873-8717.

No-scare Halloween at Arbor Day Farm

We’re celebrating no-scare Halloween fun at the Tree Adventure and Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, and you’re invited!

This special pumpkin party is rain or shine and included with regular admission. All ages welcome to come in costume and enjoy:

• Face painting at the treehouse
• Make-and-take Halloween crafts
• Halloween Hunt along the trails – use “spooky clues” to find fun items in the forest
• Arbor Day Farm’s Discovery Ride will also be running during the pumpkin party, with rides on the hour from 1:00 p.m. & 2 p.m. Discovery Ride admission is $5 for adults & children (ages 3-12); free for children under 2.

Celebrate fall at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure! Questions? Call (402) 873-8717.

Arbor Day Celebration 2016 at Arbor Day Farm

Celebrate the tree planter’s holiday where it all began — right here at Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City.

Celebrate at Arbor Day Farm:
All across this 260-acre campus, opportunities abound to play, learn, taste, and shop – all in celebration of trees.

At the Tree Adventure, open 9am to 5pm:
•Tree climbing; music; face painting; assorted hands-on activities and learning opportunities for all ages.
•Climb aboard the Discovery Ride – an informative and fun guided journey into the backwoods of Arbor Day Farm.
•Tree Adventure admission: $8 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12).
Includes a tree seedling to plant at home.

At the Historic Barns, open Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm:
Find hand-crafted treasures at the multi-vendor Craft Fair.

At the Apple House Market and Pie Garden, open 9am to 5pm:
Sip Arbor Day Farm’s newest wine varieties while you shop for jams, jellies, salsa, honey, pies, and other tasty treats. Enjoy an apple slushee and light lunch.

At Lied Lodge:
Relax, retreat, and gather together at the all-new Lied Lodge. Fully-updated guest rooms, indoor pool, award-winning restaurant, and on-site spa. For availability and reservations, call 800-546-5433.

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park:

Take an inspiring, up-close look at the life and legacy of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day.

At the Morton Mansion, open 9am to 5pm:
•Explore the 52-room mansion and countless artifacts
•Mansion admission: $8 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

Enjoy the full Arbor Day Farm experience with the All-Access Day Pass
•Morton Mansion and Tree Adventure are open Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
•Admission: $15 adults; $11 youth (age 3-12)