Celebrate Arbor Day with fun, adventure, and music in the trees with The String Beans! A favorite choice for family-friendly entertainment. The String Beans deliver a wide variety of original songs about all the things kids love: animals, books, cartoons, food, history, play, science, sports, and more. This show will be performed on the Treetop Village platform. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the tree planters holiday.
Included with Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Start your Arbor Day Weekend celebration right with live (complimentary) music by Evans & Moore on the terrace at Lied Lodge. Pop-up bar and light appetizers available for purchase.
Make it a getaway with an overnight stay and you’ll have the perfect weekend retreat. Reserve your stay online or by calling 402-873-8733.
Treat mom to a special day of exploring trails and playing among the trees! Take part in a nature scavenger hunt that will take you throughout the Tree Adventure and do some DIY nature crafting with wood cookie art.
Mom’s get half-price admission all day long! Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Join us Memorial Day Weekend at Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special display featuring vintage American flags of the Arbor Lodge collection. Learn about the history of Memorial Day and participate in patriotic trivia and a scavenger hunt.
Activities included with regular Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Find hours and ticket prices here. For more information, call 402-873-7222.
Celebrate the tree planter’s holiday right here where it all began at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City! All across this 260-acre campus, opportunities abound to play, learn, taste, and shop, all in celebration of trees.
Check back for updates on scheduled activities.
Go here to learn more about other Arbor Day events happening throughout Nebraska City. Activities include a parade, Bloody Mary competition, Arbor Day run & walk, and more!
Embark on a springtime stroll through the Tree Adventure woods and take in a leisurely seek-and-find egg hunt. Children will enjoy visiting with the Easter bunny himself, decorating an egg to showcase on our Easter egg tree, and taking part in an egg drop competition from the 50-ft. Canopy Treehouse! There’s even a DIY Easter craft to take home.
Easter activities are included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Open on Easter Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Visitors can also board the Discovery Ride, scheduled to depart from Tree Adventure on Saturday & Sunday (April 8 & 9) at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Discovery Ride ticket is in addition to Tree Adventure admission. Face painting will also be offered for an additional charge.
Join us at the Tree Adventure to learn about these marvelous trees and the art of maple tree tapping — and then taste the sweet results! Sample sap right from the tree before gathering around a campfire to learn about the syrup-making process. Taste various maple syrups and create a memento of your day to take home.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. A minimum of 8 people in the session is required. The program will repeat at 2:30 p.m. if the first session is full. Maximum for each session is 20 people.
Cost is $24 per person and includes Tree Adventure admission. Purchase tickets here. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Dates are tentative, depending on Mother Nature and sap flow.
Join us at the Tree Adventure to learn about these marvelous trees and the art of maple tree tapping — and then taste the sweet results! Sample sap right from the tree before gathering around a campfire to learn about the syrup-making process. Taste various maple syrups and create a memento of your day to take home.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. A minimum of 8 people in the session is required. The program will repeat at 2:30 p.m. if the first session is full. Maximum for each session is 20 people.
Cost is $24 per person and includes Tree Adventure admission. Purchase tickets here. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Dates are tentative, depending on Mother Nature and sap flow.
Head to the Tree Adventure for a nature-themed scavenger hunt guaranteed to shoo away the winter blahs. Grab the scavenger hunt list when you arrive, and then make your way in, through, and around the trails, marking off the items you find. Frost on a plant, wild berries, animal tracks, a feather — it’s fun for all ages and abilities!
The scavenger hunt is included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Purchase tickets in advance here.
For more information: 402-873-8717.
TREE ADVENTURE IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
Santa’s reindeer are lost inside the Tree Adventure, and we need your help to find them! Join with family and friends in a fun-for-all-ages scavenger hunt to discover where the reindeer are hiding along the Tree House Trail. Then use our special mailbox to send a letter to Santa to let him know where to find his reindeer in time for his Christmas ride!
Activity is available during regular hours November 24 through December 23 and is included with your Tree Adventure admission. Purchase Tree Adventure tickets in advance here.
Come experience the fun of the winter season at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Questions? Please call 402-873-8717.
TREE ADVENTURE IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
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. $79 per twosome, which includes two canvases for parent and child, paint, and all materials plus light refreshments including a slice of apple pie and water, coffee, or apple cider. Best for children 10 years and older. Purchase an additional child ticket for $29. Space is limited.
Purchase tickets here.
Questions? Contact the Apple House Market at 402-873-8710.
It’s weekend #2 of the AppleJack Weekend Festival and time for a TASTE OF APPLEJACK! Head to Arbor Day Farm for fresh apples, caramel apples, fresh-pressed cider, apple cider slushies, apple pie, apple donuts, antique apple tasting, and more. You can even enjoy food truck fare (on the Farm or downtown) or grab some delicious barbecue at Porter’s. There’s even the Taste of AppleJack All Things Apple Contest in the Historic Barns on Sunday. Sponsored by Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce commission, this tasty activity is a qualifying event for the 2023 World Food Championships!
In addition, experience time in the trees at the Tree Adventure this weekend, pick your own apples, sip wine in the orchard, and take a stroll through history at Arbor Lodge.
There’s so much to see and do, you might as well make it a weekend with an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Call 402-873-8733 or book now online.
Please Note: For your convenience, the Tree Adventure and Arbor Lodge Mansion will require tickets for admission. Purchase tickets here. Space will be limited. We cannot guarantee entrance to these attractions/activities without a pre-purchased ticket. Arbor Day Farm attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday only.
“Come to the Fair” at Arbor Lodge Mansion, and get a glimpse of the Morton family’s involvement in the organization of and judging at Nebraska’s territorial, county, and state fairs. Learn about the family’s impact through journal entries, certificates, photographs, and other documents. Also discover the history of apple/fruit planting and harvesting on the Morton Farm. For more information, call 402-873-7222.
Arbor Lodge Mansion is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Find hours and ticket prices here.
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, including:
These activities take place at various times throughout the season. Check the events calendar for specific details.
Secure your spot by purchasing attraction and event tickets in advance here.
Complete your adventure with a stay at Lied Lodge for the perfect family escape. Overnight reservations: 800-546-5433 or online.
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. Travel the Conservation Trail that takes your along the orchards, over a creek bed, and past the Harris Prairie. Follow Doug’s Trail, a paved path connecting Lied Lodge and the Tree Adventure. End your journey back at the start for a barbecue meal from Porter’s! Enjoy yard games, a scavenger hunt, and cold drinks before, during, or after your ride! Admission includes BBQ meal, bike ride, games, and admission to Tree Adventure for extra fun!
Watch for tickets to go on sale here soon.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Engage in hands-on activities to find out how crickets fill the summer nights with song and why they do it, then learn to recognize their sounds in your own backyard. Get an up-close look at these chirping marvels and discover more about their life cycle and habits. Activity included with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Engage in hands-on activities to find out how crickets fill the summer nights with song and why they do it, then learn to recognize their sounds in your own backyard. Get an up-close look at these chirping marvels and discover more about their life cycle and habits. Activity included with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
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. Activity included with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8704.
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. Activity included with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8704.rag
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. Activity included with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8704.
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.
Free with Tree Adventure admission. No reservations required. Questions? Call 402-873-8717 for information.
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.
Free with Tree Adventure admission. No reservations required. Questions? Call 402-873-8717 for information.
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.
Free with Tree Adventure admission. No reservations required. Questions? Call 402-873-8717 for information.
Celebrate Arbor Day with fun, adventure, and music in the trees with The String Beans! A favorite choice for family-friendly entertainment, The String Beans deliver a wide variety of original songs about all the things kids love: animals, books, cartoons, food, history, play, science, sports, and more. Each show is engaging, interactive, and spontaneous – and will be performed on the Treetop Village platform. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the tree planters holiday.
Included with Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
After a voyage filled with pillaging and plundering, the Jaded Jewel – Arbor Lodge Mansion turned pirate ship – is docked in a cove near Port Royal. The ship is captained by the dreaded Redbeard. As the pirates head into town to celebrate their homecoming and spend their gold, a night of turmoil and trouble is sure to transpire. As the night quickly steers out of control, one guest meets a tragic demise. Is the culprit the profiteering pirate organizing a mutiny? Or, the sea mistress? Could the perpetrator be the swashbuckling swordsman desperate to win the love of the governor’s daughter? Be among those who help get the guilty person to the gallows or walking the plank!
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Wear your own pirate attire or select from our props. This is a family-friendly event – kids aged 8 and up are welcome. Only three youth per adult please.
$30/adult and $20/youth. Ticket price includes tax as well as a self-guided tour of the mansion. Plan to arrive by 6:15 pm. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
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.
The ride departure time varies throughout the Summer. The departure time for August 19 is 7:15 p.m. $35 per person includes your Tree Adventure admission (good for the entire day), your ticket for the Discovery Ride, the bonfire, make-your-own s’mores, and bottled water.
Reservation required and a minimum of 10 participants by 6:15 p.m. for the Sunset Discovery Ride & S’mores activity. Please call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717 to reserve your seat or purchase tickets online here.
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.
The ride departure time varies throughout the Summer. The departure time for August 12 is 7:15 p.m. $35 per person includes your Tree Adventure admission (good for the entire day), your ticket for the Discovery Ride, the bonfire, make-your-own s’mores, and bottled water.
Reservation required and a minimum of 10 participants by 6:15 p.m. for the Sunset Discovery Ride & S’mores activity. Please call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717 to reserve your seat or purchase tickets online here.
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.
The ride departure time varies throughout the Summer. The departure time for August 5 is 7:30 p.m. $35 per person includes your Tree Adventure admission (good for the entire day), your ticket for the Discovery Ride, the bonfire, make-your-own s’mores, and bottled water.
Reservation required and a minimum of 10 participants by 6:30 p.m. for the Sunset Discovery Ride & S’mores activity. Please call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717 to reserve your seat or purchase tickets online here.
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.
The ride departure time varies throughout the Summer. The departure time for July 22 is 7:45 p.m. $35 per person includes your Tree Adventure admission (good for the entire day), your ticket for the Discovery Ride, the bonfire, make-your-own s’mores, and bottled water.
Reservation required and a minimum of 10 participants by 7:00 p.m. for the Sunset Discovery Ride & S’mores activity. Please call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717 to reserve your seat or purchase tickets online here.
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.
The ride departure time varies throughout the Summer. The departure time for July 15 is 7:45 p.m. $35 per person includes your Tree Adventure admission (good for the entire day), your ticket for the Discovery Ride, the bonfire, make-your-own s’mores, and bottled water.
Reservation required and a minimum of 10 participants by 7:00 p.m. for the Sunset Discovery Ride & S’mores activity. Please call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717 to reserve your seat or purchase tickets online here.
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.
The ride departure time varies throughout the Summer. The departure time for July 8 is 8:00 p.m. $35 per person includes your Tree Adventure admission (good for the entire day), your ticket for the Discovery Ride, the bonfire, make-your-own s’mores, and bottled water.
Reservation required and a minimum of 10 participants by 7:00 p.m. for the Sunset Discovery Ride & S’mores activity. Please call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717 to reserve your seat or purchase tickets online here.
Treat Dad to a special day of exploring trails and playing among the trees! Take part in mud painting and a nature scavenger hunt that will take you throughout the Tree Adventure. You can even build your own nature boat and race it down the South Table Creek.
Dad’s get half-price admission all day long! Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
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!
Tree Adventure – Spend the day playing in the trees, go tree climbing, check out binoculars for an up-close view of nature, and take part in our popular gnome hunt. It’s all included with your Tree Adventure admission.
Arbor Lodge Mansion – Pack a picnic, enjoy a stroll through the park, and take a turn at several yard games (including croquet, yard darts, checkers, and bocce ball) on the front lawn. Admission to Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is free.
It’s fun for the whole family!
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.
The 52-room mansion is open Tuesday-Sunday; mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 children (age 3-12). Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222.
ALL ATTRACTIONS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
Join us for an evening of murder and mayhem in the Wild West as Arbor Lodge Mansion transforms into the Deadwood Saloon. It’s an old-fashioned whodunnit in a magnificent setting! Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Wear your own western duds or select from our props. This is a family-friendly event – kids aged 8 and up are welcome. Only three youth per adult please.
$30/adult and $20/youth. Ticket price includes tax as well as a self-guided tour of the mansion. Plan to arrive by 6:15 pm. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
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. The Morton’s valued family time together, and their journals include accounts of games and entertainment they enjoyed. Sitting down with family members and friends to enjoy a board game or cards is proven to help build relationships and memories.
Activities included with your Arbor Lodge admission. Questions? Call 402-873-7222. Find hours and ticket prices here.
ALL ATTRACTIONS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
Join us Memorial Day Weekend at Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special display featuring vintage American flags of the Arbor Lodge collection. Learn about the history of Memorial Day and participate in patriotic trivia and a scavenger hunt.
Activities included with regular Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. For more information, call 402-873-7222.
Open Tuesday–Sunday beginning in April. Find hours and ticket prices here.
Discover the wonderful world of birds with an up-close look at their beaks! Explore how bird beaks are adapted for eating different foods and learn about the different types of feeds that attract them. It’s fun for all ages.
Available 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and included with Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Treat Mom to a special day of exploring trails and playing among the trees! Take part in a nature scavenger hunt that will take you throughout the Tree Adventure and do some DIY nature crafting with wood cookie art.
Mom’s get half-price admission all day long! Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Discover the wonderful world of birds with an up-close look at their beaks! Explore how bird beaks are adapted for eating different foods and learn about the different types of feeds that attract them. It’s fun for all ages.
Available 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and included with Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Celebrate the tree planter’s holiday right here where it all began at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City! All across this 260-acre campus, opportunities abound to play, learn, taste, and shop, all in celebration of trees.
At the Tree Adventure:
Most activities are included with your Tree Adventure admission. The guided orchard tour and Jr. Arborist program are free and do not require Tree Adventure admission.
No park entry fee is required. Purchase tickets to explore the Mansion here.
At the Apple House Market:
Come check out the beautiful Apple House Market! Sip (or gulp!) Arbor Day Farm apple cider and shop for jams, jellies, salsa, honey, pies, AND TREES. Enjoy a glass or tasting of Arbor Day Farm wine or try a seasonal SARO hard cider made from Arbor Day Farm apples. You can also grab a delicious bite of barbecue at Porter’s, located inside the Apple House Market. And be sure to check out the viewing room to learn about the history of the farm and how tree shipping, apple growing, and cider pressing happen and are powered by solar power.
At Lied Lodge:
Relax, retreat, and gather together at Lied Lodge with beautiful, nature-inspired guest rooms, an indoor pool, chef-inspired cuisine at Timbers, and on-site spa. For availability and reservations, go online or call 800-546-5433.
Also, join us Saturday evening for the Farm and Forest Dinner featuring a four-course, prix fixe (and Arbor Day-inspired) menu that has been artfully crafted by our Timbers culinary team. Details coming soon!
Go here to learn more about other Arbor Day events happening throughout Nebraska City. Activities include a parade, Bloody Mary competition, Arbor Day run & walk, and more!
PLEASE NOTE: For your convenience, the Tree Adventure, Arbor Lodge Mansion, Wine Tasting, Hard Cider Tasting, and Live Music will require tickets for admission. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets in advance online. Space will be limited to help ensure safe social distancing. We cannot guarantee entrance to these attractions/activities without a pre-purchased ticket. Beginning September 14, all Arbor Day Farm attractions will be open Tuesday through Sunday only.
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We’re excited to welcome guests to Arbor Day Farm for this year’s version of the AppleJack Festival! To help control crowds and ensure proper social distancing, our regular AppleJack activities will be spread out over three weekends with special events and offerings, such as hard cider tasting, live music, and apple-infused treats.
Here are some of the seasonal tastes and activities we have on the calendar beginning September 19:
Weekend hours: Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Purchase tickets two weeks in advance at arbordayfarm.showclix.com.
Complete your getaway with an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Rooms are still available. Reserve online or call 402-873-8733.
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