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!
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.
In celebration of National Board Game Day (April 11), Arbor Lodge will host two weekends of 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 Call 402-873-7222.
Nothing says fall quite like Oktoberfest, and you’re invited to share in the fun at Arbor Day Farm’s Historic Barns on Sunday, October 8, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Enjoy authentic German foods along with seasonal beers. Dance to polka music from the Sheelytown 4. Play horseshoes and other yard games and get in the fall season spirit.
Cover charge is $5 per person; Otoe County residents, show your ID and get in free of charge. Beer tickets available for purchase at the door for those age 21 and up.
Make it a getaway with the Oktoberfest Package at the all-new Lied Lodge, which includes admission to the Oktoberfest activities at the Historic Barns on Sunday afternoon, tickets for 12 beer tastings, unlimited food, and an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Please call for pricing or to reserve: 800-546-5433.
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Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside the mansion and out on the beautiful grounds of Nebraska City’s National Historic Landmark.
Visit Arbor Lodge State Historical Park on October 15 & 16, for Great American Pastimes from 11am-4pm. Enjoy fun the old-fashioned way with parlor games and entertainment, piano music, antique kitchen gadgets, yard games, cider pressing, and dancing horses. Vintage Baseball games on Sunday afternoon at 1pm and 2:30pm, featuring the Topeka Westerns and Shawnee Baseball Club.
Questions about Living History Weekends? Please call the mansion: (402) 873-7222.
Admission to the park is free and no longer requires a park entry permit; mansion admission is $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12).
Join us at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure on Saturday, May 14, from 11am to 3pm, for Migratory Bird Day. Explore the wonderful world of birds! Learn about the amazing journey some birds take through migration, crafts, games, and activities.
Activity is included with regular Tree Adventure Admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
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.