Celebrate the holiday season with a fun-for-all-ages Elf Hunt and a chance to win a 1/2 price admission coupon! You choose where to play — either the Tree Adventure or Arbor Lodge Mansion or both! Grab an Elf Hunt sheet when you arrive, note the locations of all the elves hidden along the trails at the Tree Adventure or throughout the mansion, and win the coupon to be used at a later date. One sheet per person. Maximum four prizes per group.
The Elf Hunt is available during regular hours and is included with your admission.
Tree Adventure: Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arbor Lodge: Open Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717 or Arbor Lodge Mansion at 402-873-7222.
Back by popular demand! Bring the entire family to join in the fun of finding all your favorite gnomes and discover their hiding places. Using a set of clues, you’ll journey throughout the Tree Adventure looking high and low. It’s the perfect event for all ages and abilities — and we’ll make a gnome craft as part of the fun.
Activity is available during regular hours, 12pm-4pm, rain, snow or shine and is included with your Tree Adventure admission. Go here to purchase Tree Adventure tickets in advance.
CLOSED ON MONDAYS
SATURDAYS ONLY | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
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 $20 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.
Explore the winter wonderland of Arbor Day Farm and unlock the magical world of snowflakes. Learn how they create their unique shapes, and create your own snowflake to take home. Free with your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Explore the winter wonderland of Arbor Day Farm and unlock the magical world of snowflakes. Learn how they create their unique shapes, and create your own snowflake to take home. Free with your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Cicadas—LOUD and crazy! Called by some “the most interesting insect on the planet.” Engage in hands-on activities to find out how they make their songs and why they do it, then learn to recognize the songs in your own backyard. Get an up-close look at these singing marvels and discover more about their amazing life cycle and habits.
Included with Tree Adventure admission. Purchase tickets in advance here. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Cicadas—LOUD and crazy! Called by some “the most interesting insect on the planet.” Engage in hands-on activities to find out how they make their songs and why they do it, then learn to recognize the songs in your own backyard. Get an up-close look at these singing marvels and discover more about their amazing life cycle and habits.
Included with Tree Adventure admission. Purchase tickets in advance here. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
May is Migratory Bird Month in Nebraska. Help us celebrate the return of our fair-weather friends at Arbor Day Farm! Play a game to learn just how dangerous their journey really is, and make a bird feeder to take home to help them along their way. Then, take a hike to find how many species you can hear and see along the trails! Finish by visiting the Apple House Market to enjoy a sample of Arbor Day Farm shade-grown coffee and learn how this coffee preserves important bird wintering grounds in the rain forest.
Included with Tree Adventure admission. Purchase tickets in advance here. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Join us at the Tree Adventure on Memorial Day weekend for a patriotic scavenger hunt honoring our veterans. Explore the trails and look high and low for hidden military-themed items. It’s a fun challenge for everyone in the family!
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 11am – 5 pm
Monday: 9 am – 5 pm
The event is free with your Tree Adventure admission. Purchase tickets in advance here. For more information, call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Back by popular demand! Bring the entire family to join in the fun of finding all your favorite gnomes and discover their hiding places. Using a set of clues, you’ll journey throughout the Tree Adventure looking high and low. It’s the perfect event for all ages and abilities.
Activity is available during regular hours rain, snow or shine and is included with your Tree Adventure admission. Tree Adventure is closed on Mondays.
Go here to purchase Tree Adventure tickets in advance.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Looking for the perfect cure for cabin fever? Get some fresh air and stretch your legs at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure with the Owl Prowl. This is your chance to learn fascinating facts from our Nature Interpreters about this feathered creature, see what the owl had for lunch, or make an owl craft to take home. Then head out on the trail and see if you can get an owl to answer your calls — we often do! Included with Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Looking for the perfect cure for cabin fever? Get some fresh air and stretch your legs at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure with the Owl Prowl. This is your chance to learn fascinating facts from our Nature Interpreters about this feathered creature, see what the owl had for lunch, or make an owl craft to take home. Then head out on the trail and see if you can get an owl to answer your calls — we often do! Included with Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Celebrate the season by making a holiday-themed ornament from nature at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Join us anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 4, 11, and 18. It’s the perfect activity to pair with the Reindeer Chase.
Nature ornament making is included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? 402-873-8717.
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 27 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.
ARBOR DAY FARM AND TREE ADVENTURE ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS
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 6 people in the session is required. The program will repeat at 2:00 p.m. if the first session is full. Maximum for each session is 20 people.
Cost is $20 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 6 people in the session is required. The program will repeat at 2:00 p.m. if the first session is full. Maximum for each session is 20 people.
Cost is $20 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 6 people in the session is required. The program will repeat at 2:00 p.m. if the first session is full. Maximum for each session is 20 people.
Cost is $20 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.
Back by popular demand! Bring the entire family to join in the fun of finding all your favorite gnomes and discover their hiding places. Using a set of clues, you’ll journey throughout the Tree Adventure looking high and low. It’s the perfect event for all ages and abilities.
Activity is available during regular hours rain, snow or shine and is included with your Tree Adventure admission. Go here to purchase Tree Adventure tickets in advance.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Back by popular demand! Bring the entire family to join in the fun of finding all your favorite gnomes and discover their hiding places. Using a set of clues, you’ll journey throughout the Tree Adventure looking high and low. It’s the perfect event for all ages and abilities.
Activity is available during regular hours rain, snow or shine and is included with your Tree Adventure admission. Go here to purchase Tree Adventure tickets in advance.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
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 28 through December 27 and is included with your Tree Adventure admission. Purchase Tree Adventure tickets in advance here. Ticket purchases can be made up to one week prior to your desired date.
Come experience the fun of the winter season at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Questions? Please call 402-873-8717.
ALL ATTRACTIONS CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve & Day; New Year’s Eve & Day
Join us at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure for all things creepy! Engage with students from the UNL Entomology Department as they share “8-Legged Encounters” featuring fun activities that explore the world of spiders and their relatives.
Activity included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Celebrate the beautiful fall season at Arbor Day Farm. Discover what happens to leaves after they float to the ground, plus create leaf art to take home as a reminder of your day spent among the trees. Activity is free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
We’re celebrating no-scare Halloween fun at the Tree Adventure, and you’re invited!
This special pumpkin party is rain or shine, 9 a.m. –5 p.m., with regular admission. All ages are welcome to come in costume and enjoy:
- Free hayrack rides to the pumpkin patch from 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
- An Unnatural Halloween Hike along the Tree House Trail
- Face painting at the tree house by Pea Pod Face Painting (additional fee)
- Discovery Rides from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. on the hour (additional fee of $5 for adults & children 3 –12; call for reserved seats)
- Halloween craft making
- Free candy treats for the kids
- Adventures in the corn maze
Celebrate fall at Tree Adventure! Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Sample heirloom apples from the Arbor Day Farm Preservation Orchard this weekend. These apples, with their unique heritage and interesting tastes and shapes, are no longer available in grocery stores. Don’t miss this rare treat! Tastings are available weekends only and are free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Sample heirloom apples from the Arbor Day Farm Preservation Orchard this weekend. These apples, with their unique heritage and interesting tastes and shapes, are no longer available in grocery stores. Don’t miss this rare treat! Tastings are available weekends only and are free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Sample heirloom apples from the Arbor Day Farm Preservation Orchard this weekend. These apples, with their unique heritage and interesting tastes and shapes, are no longer available in grocery stores. Don’t miss this rare treat! Tastings are available weekends only and are free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Join us at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure for all things creepy! Engage with students from the UNL Entomology Department as they share “8-Legged Encounters” featuring fun activities that explore the world of spiders and their relatives.
Activity included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
When’s the last time you climbed a tree? Maybe when you were 10? Maybe never?
Tree Climbing at Tree Adventure is your opportunity to harness up and shimmy your way skyward in an old oak savanna. There’s even smaller-scale climbing options for the younger set.
Tree climbing activities are included with regular Tree Adventure admission, and it’s always a popular draw. Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
This activity is available along with all the other classic fall fun at Arbor Day Farm: apple picking, the corn maze, hayrack rides, and plenty of apple pies, cider, caramel apples and other tasty treats.
See you in the trees!
When’s the last time you climbed a tree? Maybe when you were 10? Maybe never?
Tree Climbing at Tree Adventure is your opportunity to harness up and shimmy your way skyward in an old oak savanna. There’s even smaller-scale climbing options for the younger set.
Tree climbing activities are included with regular Tree Adventure admission, and it’s always a popular draw. Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
This activity is available along with all the other classic fall fun at Arbor Day Farm: apple picking, the corn maze, hayrack rides, and plenty of apple pies, cider, caramel apples and other tasty treats.
Celebrate the beautiful fall season at Arbor Day Farm. Discover what happens to leaves after they float to the ground, plus create leaf art to take home as a reminder of your day spent among the trees. Activity is free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Weekends this fall through Lied Lodge & Conference Center – the entire family will enjoy a mash-up of Arbor Day Farm’s most beloved fall season activities: hayrack rides, storytelling & s’mores!
On Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 27 thru Nov. 9, climb aboard a hayrack at the Lied Lodge lobby. Travel to Arbor Day Farm’s Morton Oak tree, where you’ll sip hot chocolate and apple cider, enjoy a hot dog, make s’mores, and listen to tales from a storyteller, before returning to Lied Lodge.
Tickets are $15.00+ tax for adults; $10+ tax for children, age 4-12. Children 3 and under are free but must sit on parent’s lap. Seating is limited on the hayrack, and this activity often sells out. To reserve your seat, please call Lied Lodge at 402-873-8733.
Want to make it a getaway? The Hayrack Ride, Storytelling & S’mores Package includes an overnight stay at Lied Lodge plus up to four (4) tickets for the hayrack ride activity; availability is limited, so please call to reserve: 402-873-8733.
Head to the Arbor Day Farm orchard to pick your own apples and stay to learn about Johnny Appleseed—a folk hero whose true story is as amazing as the myths. Pose for your own Johnny Appleseed photo as you learn about his history. Enjoy a tree-grafting demonstration and find out why he did not graft apple trees—but we do—and what difference it has made. Included with Tree Adventure admission.
Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Head to the Arbor Day Farm orchard to pick your own apples and stay to learn about Johnny Appleseed—a folk hero whose true story is as amazing as the myths. Pose for your own Johnny Appleseed photo as you learn about his history. Enjoy a tree-grafting demonstration and find out why he did not graft apple trees—but we do—and what difference it has made. Included with Tree Adventure admission.
Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the fall season by picking your own apples in the Arbor Day Farm orchards inside Tree Adventure. Picking is expected to begin early- to mid-September depending on weather. Check our Facebook page for updates. Tree Adventure hours and admission apply. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Make it an extra special event with a free hayrack ride to the orchard weekends only September 28-October 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Complete your getaway with an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Please call our Reservations Team to check the latest availability: 800-546-5433.
Join us for Lemon Days across Arbor Day Farm! Stop by any of our four gift shops (at Lied Lodge, the Apple House Market, Tree Adventure, and Arbor Lodge Mansion) for exclusive Lemon Days discounts.
Enjoy lemon treats and take part in fun activities. At Arbor Lodge Mansion, learn about the history of lemonade and lemonade stands. View a collection of juice reamers and enjoy a sample of this tasty summertime treat!
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
It’s a summertime tradition… Sunflowers in Bloom at Arbor Day Farm!
Come and see one of nature’s best shows. Bring your camera and grab a seat aboard the Discovery Ride for a memorable visit to Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Discovery Rides are Monday through Friday at 1:00 p.m. and on weekends at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. The bloom typically occurs in early- to mid-August and lasts about two weeks depending on weather. Check out the Arbor Day Farm Facebook page for updates.
Tree Adventure admission plus $5.00 per person, ages 3 & up, for the Discovery Ride. Reservations are recommended. Call 402-873-8717 for updates and reservations.
Make it a getaway with an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Rooms available. Reserve at 800-546-5433 or go online.
Gather the family and explore the wonders of nature at Arbor Day Farm. The adventure begins aboard the Discovery Ride as you travel through the orchard to South Table Creek. Come prepared to walk in the creek and spend time in unstructured exploration of minnows, dragonflies, rocks, and roots — all with a knowledgeable nature interpreter by your side. Each family receives a nature-themed book to take home.
This special event requires advanced registration and will be held each Saturday through August 4. The cost includes your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for details.
Gather the family and explore the wonders of nature at Arbor Day Farm. The adventure begins aboard the Discovery Ride as you travel through the orchard to South Table Creek. Come prepared to walk in the creek and spend time in unstructured exploration of minnows, dragonflies, rocks, and roots — all with a knowledgeable nature interpreter by your side. Each family receives a nature-themed book to take home.
This special event requires advanced registration and will be held each Saturday through August 4. The cost includes your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for details.
Fireflies or lightening bugs – whatever you call them, they are magical! Join us at the Tree Adventure to learn more about theses incredible insects, observe them close-up, and take home a craft to remind you of the magic. Free activity with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Fireflies or lightening bugs – whatever you call them, they are magical! Join us at the Tree Adventure to learn more about theses incredible insects, observe them close-up, and take home a craft to remind you of the magic. Free activity with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
The hunt is on at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Look high and low as you use a map and solve a series of patriotic clues to find forest gnomes climbing trees and hiding in the underbrush. It’s fun for all ages and abilities!
The gnome hunt is Included with regular admission. Rain or shine. For more information: 402-873-8717.
Smokey Bear is turning 75 this year, and we want to celebrate! Smokey himself will be joining us along with Nebraska City Firefighters for photo opportunities and a chance to see a Big Red Firetruck! On June 29, the state Fire Marshall’s crew will also be on hand with their smoke trailer to let children practice fire safety in a safe, but realistic environment.
Enjoy a birthday treat at the Apple House Market, and explore the history of Smokey Bear through a special exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion. At the Tree Adventure, learn about important work the Arbor Day Foundation is doing in reforestation, plus make a Smokey Bear craft and collect fun giveaways. Free with admission.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Bring the entire family to Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm for a one-of-a-kind Easter weekend getaway.
The Easter Family Getaway Package includes an overnight stay at Lied Lodge on Saturday, April 20, plus four tickets to Arbor Day Farm’s Tree Adventure attraction – featuring chicks, bunnies, 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:
Enjoy a scrumptious Easter Sunday Brunch and live piano music at Lied Lodge’s Timber Dining Room, served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 402-873-8740 to make your dining room reservation.
At the Tree Adventure:
Embark on a springtime stroll through the woods and take part in a leisurely seek-and-find egg hunt. Children will enjoy chicks, bunnies, and lambs at the Tree Adventure. Easter activities included with regular Tree Adventure admission. The Tree Adventure is open Easter Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
At the Apple House Market:
Sip Arbor Day Farm wines and shop for flavorful jams, jellies, salsas, and more. Open Easter Saturday, 9 a.m. –5 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 12 p.m. –4 p.m.
At Arbor Lodge State Historical Park:
Discover the history of Easter traditions, enjoy fresh blooms, learn about spring planting on the Morton Farm, and view a vintage Easter postcard display. The mansion is open for self-guided tours and an egg hunt; admission is $8/adults; $6/youth (age 3-12). Arbor Lodge mansion is open Easter Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Bring the entire family to Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm for a one-of-a-kind Easter weekend getaway.
The Easter Family Getaway Package includes an overnight stay at Lied Lodge on Saturday, April 20, plus four tickets to Arbor Day Farm’s Tree Adventure attraction – featuring chicks, bunnies, 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:
Enjoy a scrumptious Easter Sunday Brunch and live piano music at Lied Lodge’s Timber Dining Room, served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 402-873-8740 to make your dining room reservation.
At the Tree Adventure:
Embark on a springtime stroll through the woods and take part in a leisurely seek-and-find egg hunt. Children will enjoy chicks, bunnies, and lambs at the Tree Adventure. Easter activities included with regular Tree Adventure admission. The Tree Adventure is open Easter Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
At the Apple House Market:
Sip Arbor Day Farm wines and shop for flavorful jams, jellies, salsas, and more. Open Easter Saturday, 9 a.m. –5 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 12 p.m. –4 p.m.
At Arbor Lodge State Historical Park:
Discover the history of Easter traditions, enjoy fresh blooms, learn about spring planting on the Morton Farm, and view a vintage Easter postcard display. The mansion is open for self-guided tours and an egg hunt; admission is $8/adults; $6/youth (age 3-12). Arbor Lodge mansion is open Easter Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a wee stroll through the green at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Search throughout the day for gnomes hidden along the trail and stop to make a leprechaun craft from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Activities included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Back by popular demand! Bring the entire family to join in the fun of finding all your favorite gnomes and discover their hiding places. With clues and a map, you’ll journey throughout the Tree Adventure looking high and low. The perfect event for all ages and abilities. Rain, snow or shine.
Activity is available during regular hours and included with your Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
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.
Advance registration is required. A minimum of 6 people in the session are required. The program will repeat at 2:30 p.m. if the first session is full. Maximum for both sessions is 20 people.
Cost is $15 per person and includes Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 to register or for more information.
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.
Advance registration is required. A minimum of 6 people in the session are required. The program will repeat at 2:30 p.m. if the first session is full. Maximum for both sessions is 20 people.
Cost is $15 per person and includes Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 to register or for more information.
There’s nothing better than apples and cider to spice up your winter! Join us at the Tree Adventure to taste test the keeper apples from our Preservation Orchard and sip hot Arbor Day Farm cider. Take home an apple craft and learn about our orchard. Free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
There’s nothing better than apples and cider to spice up your winter! Join us at the Tree Adventure to taste test the keeper apples from our Preservation Orchard and sip hot Arbor Day Farm cider. Take home an apple craft and learn about our orchard. Free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Explore the winter wonderland of Arbor Day Farm and unlock the magical world of snowflakes. Learn how they create their unique shapes, and create your own snowflake to take home. Free with your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Explore the winter wonderland of Arbor Day Farm and unlock the magical world of snowflakes. Learn how they create their unique shapes, and create your own snowflake to take home. Free with your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Squirrels! They can charm you or drive you nutty! Find out more about these engaging creatures by playing some of their games and learning to “speak squirrel.” Discover which species may live in your backyard and how you can attract (or dissuade) them. Free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
The fun of the Harvest Celebration lasts all fall season at Arbor Day Farm. Head to the Tree Adventure, Apple House Market, and Arbor Lodge Mansion for autumn-inspired activities, including:
- Sunset & S’mores: Saturdays, Sept. 1–15
- Discovery Ride: Weekends, Sept 1–Oct. 28
- U-Pick Apples & Corn Maze: Daily, Sept. 1–Oct. 31
- AppleJack Weekend: Sept. 22–23
- U-Pick Pumpkins: Daily, Sept. 22–Oct. 31
- Hayrack Ride to the Orchards: Weekends, Sept. 29–Oct. 21
- Heirloom Apple Tasting: Weekends, Sept. 29–Oct. 21
- Living History at Arbor Lodge: Weekends, Sept. 29–Oct. 28
- Oktoberfest: Oct. 7
- Pumpkin Party: Oct. 27
All-Access Day Pass includes admission to the Tree Adventure as well as the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park mansion. Discovery Rides tickets are an additional $5 per person. Call 402-873-8717 or go here for more information and current hours.
Complete your adventure with a stay at Lied Lodge for the perfect family escape. Overnight reservations: 800-546-5433 or online.
When’s the last time you climbed a tree? Maybe when you were 10? Maybe never?
Tree Climbing at Tree Adventure is your opportunity to harness up and shimmy your way skyward in an old oak savanna. There’s even smaller-scale climbing options for the younger set.
Tree climbing activities are included with regular Tree Adventure admission, and it’s always a popular draw. Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
This activity is available along with all the other classic fall fun at Arbor Day Farm: apple picking, the corn maze, hayrack rides, and plenty of apple pies, cider, caramel apples and other tasty treats.
See you in the trees!
When’s the last time you climbed a tree? Maybe when you were 10? Maybe never?
Tree Climbing at Tree Adventure is your opportunity to harness up and shimmy your way skyward in an old oak savanna. There’s even smaller-scale climbing options for the younger set.
Tree climbing activities are included with regular Tree Adventure admission, and it’s always a popular draw. Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
This activity is available along with all the other classic fall fun at Arbor Day Farm: apple picking, the corn maze, hayrack rides, and plenty of apple pies, cider, caramel apples and other tasty treats.
See you in the trees!
Squirrels! They can charm you or drive you nutty! Find out more about these engaging creatures by playing some of their games and learning to “speak squirrel.” Discover which species may live in your backyard and how you can attract (or dissuade) them. Free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Bats are not just a Halloween accessory! Discover how important bats are to our ecosystem and what makes them so special. Test your skills of echolocation, picture yourself as a bat, and then learn how to get them to work for you. Free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717
Bats are not just a Halloween accessory! Discover how important bats are to our ecosystem and what makes them so special. Test your skills of echolocation, picture yourself as a bat, and then learn how to get them to work for you. Free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Questions? Call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717
Ready to slow your summer down? Head to the Tree Adventure to experience the fun of slime, including an introduction to snail slime facials — great for the complexion! Learn from these fascinating creatures about how to enjoy life in the slow lane.
Included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
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 Discovery Ride departs at 7:00 p.m. with the bonfire and s’mores following the ride. Cost includes your Tree Adventure admission, your ticket for the Discovery Ride, the bonfire, make-your-own s’mores, and bottled water.
Reservations are required and minimum of 10 participants by 5:00 p.m. for the Sunset & S’mores activity; please call the Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717 to reserve your seat.
Ready to slow your summer down? Head to the Tree Adventure to experience the fun of slime, including an introduction to snail slime facials — great for the complexion! Learn from these fascinating creatures about how to enjoy life in the slow lane.
Included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
The hunt is on at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Look high and low as you use a map and solve a series of patriotic clues to find 12 forest gnomes climbing trees and hiding in the underbrush. It’s fun for all ages and abilities!
The gnome hunt is Included with regular admission. Rain or shine. For more information: 402-873-8717.
Jump into the action! Join us at the Tree Adventure to learn about our froggy friends through fun activities and a craft project. It’s a perfect outing for Father’s Day weekend.
The event is free with your Tree Adventure admission. For more information, call 402-873-8717.
Your dad will appreciate the special Father’s Day exhibit at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park on Father’s Day weekend, June 16–17. 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.
The 52-room mansion is open on Saturday from 9 am–5 pm and Sunday from 11 am–5 pm; mansion admission is $8 adults, $6 children (age 3-12). Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222.
Jump into the action! Join us at the Tree Adventure to learn about our froggy friends through fun activities and a craft project. It’s a perfect outing for Father’s Day weekend.
The event is free with your Tree Adventure admission. For more information, call 402-873-8717.
Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at Arbor Day Farm. Explore nature and enjoy special family challenges along the trails at Tree Adventure. Finish off with a snack you can cook yourself over an open fire. At Arbor Lodge, guests will enjoy playing vintage yard games and checkers on the front lawn of the historic Arbor Lodge Mansion.
The event is free with your Tree Adventure admission. For more information, call 402-873-8717.
THE HUNT IS ON! See what you can discover at an Arbor Day Farm Scavenger Hunt! Tune into nature and test your observation skills as you track down each item on your list. The hunts are designed for a variety of ages and interests, making them a great challenge for everyone in the family. Prizes await each sleuth!
The event is free with your Tree Adventure admission. For more information, call Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure at 402-873-8717.
Gather the family and explore the wonders of nature at Arbor Day Farm. The adventure begins aboard the Discovery Ride as you travel through the orchard to South Table Creek. Come prepared to walk in the creek and spend time in unstructured exploration of minnows, dragonflies, rocks, and roots — all with a knowledgeable nature interpreter by your side. Each family receives a nature-themed book to take home.
This special event requires advanced registration and will be held each Saturday through August 4. The cost includes your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for details.
Gather the family and explore the wonders of nature at Arbor Day Farm. The adventure begins aboard the Discovery Ride as you travel through the orchard to South Table Creek. Come prepared to walk in the creek and spend time in unstructured exploration of minnows, dragonflies, rocks, and roots — all with a knowledgeable nature interpreter by your side. Each family receives a nature-themed book to take home.
This special event requires advanced registration and will be held each Saturday through August 4. The cost includes your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for details.
Gather the family and explore the wonders of nature at Arbor Day Farm. The adventure begins aboard the Discovery Ride as you travel through the orchard to South Table Creek. Come prepared to walk in the creek and spend time in unstructured exploration of minnows, dragonflies, rocks, and roots — all with a knowledgeable nature interpreter by your side. Each family receives a nature-themed book to take home.
This special event requires advanced registration and will be held each Saturday through August 4. The cost includes your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for details.
Gather the family and explore the wonders of nature at Arbor Day Farm. The adventure begins aboard the Discovery Ride as you travel through the orchard to South Table Creek. Come prepared to walk in the creek and spend time in unstructured exploration of minnows, dragonflies, rocks, and roots — all with a knowledgeable nature interpreter by your side. Each family receives a nature-themed book to take home.
This special event requires advanced registration and will be held each Saturday through August 4. The cost includes your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for details.
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.
- Climb to the top of a 50-foot tree house at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure and experience a fun array of outdoor activities. Tree Adventure admission: $8 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12). Includes a tree seedling to plant at home.
- Explore the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion, the original home of Arbor Day founder J. Sterling Morton. Mansion admission: $8 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12).
- Sip Arbor Day Farm wines and shop for unique gifts at the Apple House Market and Pie Garden Cafe.
- Relax, retreat, and dine in the nature-inspired setting of Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Fully-updated guest rooms, indoor pool, award-winning restaurant, and on-site spa. For availability and reservations, call 800-546-5433.
Enjoy the full Arbor Day Farm experience with the All-Access Day Pass – $15 adults; $11 youth (age 3-12). Event questions? Call 402-873-8717.
All attractions are open! Say hello to springtime with a visit to Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City – just in time for our Easter Weekend Celebration. Beginning today, the Tree Adventure, Apple House Market, Pie Garden Cafe, and Arbor Lodge Mansion are all open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hike the trails, climb to the top of a 50-foot tree house, explore a 52-room mansion, savor local flavors, and more. It’s fun for the entire family. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Make it a weekend with an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Reserve online or call 800-546-5433.
Explore the winter wonderland of Arbor Day Farm and unlock the magical world of snowflakes. Learn how they create their unique shapes, and create your own snowflake to take home. Free with your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Explore the winter wonderland of Arbor Day Farm and unlock the magical world of snowflakes. Learn how they create their unique shapes, and create your own snowflake to take home. Available Saturdays, January 20 and 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free with your Tree Adventure admission. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.
Looking for the perfect cure for cabin fever? Get some fresh air and stretch your legs at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure with the Owl Prowl – your chance to learn about this feathered creature. Our Nature Interpreters guide you along the Tree House trail and teach the calls of the wild. See what the owl had for lunch and make a craft to take home. Free with your Tree Adventure admission.
This activity is available 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Sample heirloom apples from the Arbor Day Farm Preservation Orchard this weekend. These apples, with their unique heritage and interesting tastes and shapes, are no longer available in grocery stores. Don’t miss this rare treat! Tastings are available weekends only and are free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Sample heirloom apples from the Arbor Day Farm Preservation Orchard this weekend. These apples, with their unique heritage and interesting tastes and shapes, are no longer available in grocery stores. Don’t miss this rare treat! Tastings are available weekends only and are free with your Tree Adventure admission.
Sample heirloom apples from the Arbor Day Farm Preservation Orchard this weekend. These apples, with their unique heritage and interesting tastes and shapes, are no longer available in grocery stores. Don’t miss this rare treat! Tastings are available weekends only and are free with your Tree Adventure admission.
We’re celebrating no-scare Halloween fun at the Tree Adventure, and you’re invited!
This special pumpkin party is rain or shine, 9 a.m. –5 p.m., with regular admission. All ages are welcome to come in costume and enjoy:
- Free hayrack rides to the pumpkin patch from 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
- An Unnatural Halloween Hike along the Tree House Trail
- Face painting at the tree house by Pea Pod Face Painting (additional fee)
- Discovery Rides from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. on the hour (additional fee of $5 for adults & children 3 –12; call for reserved seats)
- Halloween craft making
- Free candy treats for the kids
- Adventures in the corn maze
Celebrate fall at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure! Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the fall season by picking your own apples in the Arbor Day Farm orchards inside Tree Adventure. Choose the 20-pound u-pick bag and receive 5 pounds free! Make it an extra special event with a free hayrack ride to the orchard (where you can also pick pumpkins) weekends only from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tree Adventure hours and admission apply. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Round out your fall adventure with an overnight stay at Lied Lodge. Reserve you stay online or by calling 800-546-5433.
Join us at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure for all things creepy including spiders, snakes, and bats! Make a snake craft, see a live tarantula, and find out why we all should appreciate bats. Activity included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Join us at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure for all things creepy including spiders, snakes, and bats! Make a snake craft, see a live tarantula, and find out why we all should appreciate bats. Activity included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and the amazing migration of the monarch at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Discover how to grow your own monarch, and take home a butterfly craft. Activity included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and the amazing migration of the monarch at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Discover how to grow your own monarch, and take home a butterfly craft. Activity included with regular Tree Adventure admission. Questions? Call 402-873-8717.
SCHEDULE UPDATE! Master carver Gary Keenan will be at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure on October 7 and 8. Gary’s last visit was during the 2013 Art in the Woods – Wood Carving Edition. We are happy for his return and excited to see his work along our forested trails. Watch as he uses special tools and his creative vision to produce beautiful wood art.
Weekends this fall through Lied Lodge & Conference Center – the entire family will enjoy a mash-up of Arbor Day Farm’s most beloved fall season activities: hayrack rides, cider, s’mores and storytelling!
On Friday and Saturday evenings, Sept. 22 thru Nov. 11, climb aboard a hayrack at the Lied Lodge lobby. Travel to Arbor Day Farm’s Morton Oak tree, where you’ll sip hot apple cider, make s’mores, and enjoy tales from a storyteller, and then return to Lied Lodge.
Tickets are $15.00+ tax for adults; $10+ tax for children, age 3-12. Seating is limited on the hayrack, and this activity often sells out. To reserve your seat, please call Lied Lodge at 800-546-5433.
Want to make it a getaway? The Hayrack, S’mores, & Cider Package includes an overnight stay at Lied Lodge plus up to four (4) tickets for the hayrack ride activity; availability is limited, so please call to reserve: 800-546-5433.
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.
Pioneers of many ethnic origins traveled their way to Nebraska. Join us September 23 and 24 as we celebrate the rich heritage of our ancestors with demonstrations and displays including vintage farm equipment, rag dolls, kitchen gadgets, and frontier education.
Questions about Living History Weekends? Please call the mansion: 402-873-7222. Mansion admission is $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12).
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.
This weekend is full of Vintage Halloween fun frivolity as we celebrate vintage Halloween customs, games, crafts, and décor from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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).