Travel back to the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of the Arbor Lodge Mansion. 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. Dress as a flapper or gangster or select from our props.
$30/person. Space is limited. 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.
Ticket price includes tax. Adults only please. Please arrive by 6:15 pm.
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.
Space is limited. 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.
Ticket price includes tax. Adults only please. Plan to arrive at the mansion by 6:15 p.m.
FREE make-and-take wildflower mudballs 1-3pm
FREE make-and-take pressed flower bookmarks 1-3pm
Arbor Lodge Mansion Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Special display about history of flower gardens at Arbor Lodge. Daily samples of floral/herbal teas (included with admission. Frontier Medicine and Herbal Remedies Display. Wildflower handouts, coloring pages, activities.
Get your tickets here!
Tuesday – Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Join us for the first of two AppleJack Festival Weekends! Where better to experience the fruits of the orchard than at Arbor Day Farm?!
Savor seasonal tastes and activities, including:
- U-pick Apples
- Caramel Apples
- Apple Donuts
- Fresh Apple Pie
- Apple Cider
- Wine Tasting & Hard Cider Tasting
Plus enjoy lunch at a food truck or grab barbecue from Porters, experience time in the trees at the Tree Adventure, and take a stroll through history at Arbor Lodge. AppleJack activities take place throughout Nebraska City and include a parade downtown on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m.
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.
For your convenience, the Tree Adventure and Arbor Lodge Mansion will require tickets for admission. We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance online. 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.
Bring the entire family to the all-new Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm for a one-of-a-kind Easter weekend getaway.
The Easter Family Fun Package includes an overnight stay at Lied Lodge on Saturday, March 26, plus four tickets to Arbor Day Farm’s Tree Adventure attraction – featuring chicks, bunnies, ducks, lambs, and a seek-and-find egg hunt. Call today for your reservation: 800-546-5433 or reserve it online now.
At Lied Lodge’s Timber Dining Room:
Gather ‘round the table for a scrumptious Easter Sunday Brunch at Lied Lodge’s Timber Dining Room, served 11am-2pm. View the Easter Brunch menu, then call 402-873-8740 to make your dining room reservation.
At the Tree Adventure:
Take a springtime stroll through the woods for family-friendly games, plus a leisurely seek-and-find egg hunt. Children will enjoy chicks, bunnies, ducks, and lambs at the Tree Adventure. Easter activities included with regular Tree Adventure admission. The Tree Adventure is open Easter Saturday, 9am–5pm; Easter Sunday, 12pm–4pm.
At the Apple House Market:
Sip Arbor Day Farm wines and shop for flavorful jams, jellies, salsas, and more. The Pie Garden Cafe is also open for apple pie and other tasty treats. Open Easter Saturday, 9am-5pm; Easter Sunday, 12pm-4pm.
At Arbor Lodge State Historical Park:
Enjoy a close-up look at the life and legacy of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day. The mansion is open for self-guided tours; admission is $7/adults; $4 youth (age 3-12). Arbor Lodge mansion is open Easter Saturday, 9am–5pm; Easter Sunday, 1pm–4pm.
It’s a celebration of all things holiday, Saturdays this December at the Tree Adventure at Arbor Day Farm. Get into the holiday spirit with fun traditions and activities including:
> Free hot apple cider while you shop and hike the trails
> Make-and-take ornaments, 11am to 3pm
> Look high and low for Santa’s wooden reindeer along the trails (all day, on-your-own activity)
All activities included with regular Tree Adventure admission on Saturday, Dec. 5, 12, and 19. Come experience the fun of the winter season at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Phone: (402) 873-8717.
Join us for an evening under the stars as we team up with our partners at the Kimmel Education & Research Center for our first ever STARGAZING FUN NIGHT!
Stargazing Fun event details-
5:30PM – Telescope Workshop: build your own telescope with Extension Educator Dr. Deb Weitzenkamp! (See further details for workshop below.)
6:30PM – Grill & Chill at the Kimmel Pavilion: Food and Drinks will be available for purchase. Also enjoy free hay rack rides around the Orchard as we wait for the movie to start!
8PM – Outdoor Movie “October Sky” PG: Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets!
AT DARK- Telescope Viewing and iPad Apps: Some telescopes and iPads will be available to share, but you are welcome to bring your own!
It’s going to be an event filled, fun and educational evening for the entire family!
Telescope Workshop Details:
Hey kids come early to the Stargazing Fun event at Kimmel Orchard and “build your own telescope” with Extension Educator Dr. Deb Weitzenkamp. Workshop fee $20 if you register by August 19th and $25 at the door. Space is limited!
For more information and workshop fee call Kimmel Education & Research Center 402-873-3166. This workshop is in conjunction with the Stargazing Fun at Kimmel Orchard. Nebraska Extension educators and UNL Astronomy students will be here to assist with telescopes and iPads.
http://kimmel.unl.edu/documents/325728/0/Telescope+Workshop+Registration+Form/1c321bfc-8e1f-40ba-be19-eb88be907714?version=1.0