Discover the Parks for Halloween Fun in October – KCSR / KBPY

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

State park areas are fantastic locations to have a good time Halloween in Nebraska, with many internet hosting family-friendly actions on weekends in October. Plan your alternative for enjoyable at a number of park areas.

Remember: A park entry allow is required of every car getting into a state park space. Get yours at OutdoorNebraska.gov or on the park entry sales space.

Additional state parks could schedule Halloween occasions within the coming days. They could be listed at Calendar.Outdoornebraska.gov.

Dusty’s Pumpkinfest on the Cody’s

Visit to Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park each Saturday and Sunday in October for some spooky fall enjoyable.

Beginning Oct. 4, come to Dusty’s Pumpkinfest on the Cody’s, hosted by Dusty Trails LLC, between midday and 6 p.m. Among the actions and video games to get pleasure from are horseback using, horse-drawn wagon rides, petting zoo, ax throwing, hay slide, zipline, duck race, pumpkin bounce pad, corn canon, inflatable maze, cornhole, corn crib, barrel prepare and critter catch.

Admission is $14 per individual on Saturdays and $12 on Sundays, with kids below age 2 free.

Indian Cave SP to have a good time thirtieth Annual Haunted Hollow

Treat your self to a smorgasbord of Halloween enjoyable at Indian Cave State Park on Oct. 10, 11, 18 and 25.

The park’s thirtieth Annual Haunted Hollow occasion kicks off with trick-or-treating alongside embellished trails on the outdated city of St. Deroin on Oct. 10. The Pink Pumpkin Walk, a stroll elevating funds for native most cancers organizations, is at 11 a.m. Oct. 18.

Other actions embrace a pumpkin roll, haunted hayrack rides, campsite adorning contest, junk and craft market, and Trick or Treat by the Buses. See the calendar occasion entry at Calendar.Outdoornebraska.gov for extra particulars.

Halloween is Brewing with Fun at Mahoney SP

Wear your spooky, foolish and artistic costume and are available to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s Owen Marina from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 11 for Halloween is Brewing with Fun.

There can be video games, pumpkin carving, costume parade, naturalist packages, campfire, and trolley rides to tour campground Halloween decorations.

Limited pumpkins can be out there for buy. Pumpkin carving and adorning instruments can be supplied. S’extra kits and meals can be out there for buy.

Halloween Haunt returns to Johnson Lake SRA

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area’s Halloween Haunt returns from 1-7 p.m. Oct. 11 with a lot to get pleasure from.

Start off by portray your Halloween imaginative and prescient on a pumpkin and enjoying children’ video games. Take in all of the enjoyable costumes as children go trick-or-treating on the campsites. The day concludes with judging of the campsite adorning contest and marshmallow roasting.

See the calendar occasion entry at Calendar.Outdoornebraska.gov for the schedule.

Fremont to host campsite adorning and trick-or-treating

Come be a part of the enjoyable at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area on Oct. 11 for a Halloween campsite adorning contest and trick-or-treating. Both can be from 5-7 p.m.

Ponca SP internet hosting 27^th Annual Hallowfest

Come to Ponca State Park to get pleasure from a Halloween custom throughout the twenty seventh Annual Hallowfest Oct. 11 and Oct. 18.

There can be daytime actions each Saturdays, reminiscent of pumpkin archery and critter nook, cabin adorning contest, and trick-or-treating within the campgrounds.

Haunted Hayrack Rides will happen Oct. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations are required and could also be made beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 6. See the calendar occasion entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov for extra particulars.

Activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 will embrace the pumpkin roll, s’mores, video games, meals, pumpkin carving, and pet parade. Pumpkins can be out there for buy.

Calamus internet hosting Pumpkin Carvers Event

Visit Calamus State Recreation Area for the annual Pumpkin Carvers Event on Oct. 18 for a day stuffed with family-friendly actions.

The day consists of pumpkin carving, video games and a pumpkin rolling derby, all of which can happen on the west facet of the bathe home space at Homestead Knolls Campground.

Pumpkin carving will happen from 9:30 a.m. to three:30 p.m. Kids video games and downhill pumpkin rolling derby can be at 1 p.m.

Carved pumpkins can be gathered at 4 p.m. and displayed within the campground, which can be closed to visitors. Lights can be supplied for pumpkins.

Branched Oak SRA to host Spooktacular

Spend a day with the household Oct. 18 having fun with Spooktacular at Branched Oak State Recreation Area close to Raymond.

Middle Oak Creek Campground will host this occasion, which can embrace pumpkin carving, costume contest, campsite adorning, campground trick-or-treating and haunted hayrack rides. Purchase tickets by calling the workplace at 402-783-3400.

See the calendar occasion entry at Calendar.Outdoornebraska.gov for extra particulars.

Vintage Halloween weekend at Arbor Lodge

Step again in time to see historic trades, skills, and different demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and on the grounds throughout dwelling historical past weekends at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City.

The Oct. 18-19 weekend is stuffed with classic Halloween frivolity, celebrating Halloween historical past, customs, and video games all through the 52-room mansion from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There additionally can be shows and crafts.

See the calendar occasion entry at Calendar.Outdoornebraska.gov to buy tickets.

Gouge a Gourd with atlatl at Mahoney SP

Gouge a Gourd is a chance to discover ways to use the primitive spear-throwing system referred to as an atlatl at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Oct. 21, 25 and 28.

Pumpkins, not foam targets, can be what’s aimed toward on this exercise for ages 6 and above.

Meet behind the Bur Oak Shelter between 1 and 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 1 and a pair of:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 and 28.

Halloween Candlelight Tours at Arbor Mansion

Arbor Lodge Mansion will host Halloween Candlelight Toursat 5:30 and seven p.m. Oct. 24-25.

These one-hour excursions will lead visitors on a candlelight tour by way of the grand halls and eerie corners of the Morton Mansion. As darkness falls, visitors can be led by costumed guides by way of the dimly lit 52-room mansion, with solely candles and candelabras to mild the best way.

The Halloween Candlelight Tours can be acceptable for households with older kids, teenagers and adults.

See the calendar occasion entry at Calendar.Outdoornebraska.gov to buy tickets.

Chadron SP to host Trunk-or-Treat Adventures

Bring the little ones to Chadron State Park for Trunk-or-Treat Adventures from 4-7 p.m. Mountain time Oct. 25.

On at the present time of candy treats and costumes, there can be free pumpkin portray, a bounce home and drinks and snacks to buy on the Trading Post.

The costumed children could get pleasure from trunk-or-treating within the campground. Tram rides can be out there between the buying and selling put up and the campground.

There additionally can be a campsite-decorating contest, with prizes and incentives for collaborating. Call 308-432-6167 for extra info or to register.

Wildcat Hills internet hosting Howl within the Hills Night Hike

Experience the Wildcat Hills at evening Oct. 25 throughout the Howl within the Hills Night Hike. This free, .57-mile guided hike by way of rugged terrain will start at 7 p.m. Mountain time at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area.

Bring a flashlight, mountain climbing sneakers and a way of journey.

Halloween enjoyable at Schramm treehouse

Visit the Treehouse Classroom at Schramm Park State Recreation Area on Halloween for Halloween-themed actions.

From 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 31, contributors can study why bats, spiders and owls are usually not as spooky as some folks imagine they’re.

Park educators will assist contributors make spooky “zines” that they’ll share with buddies to show them enjoyable information about a few of their favourite nocturnal animals.

Camp & Treat at Red Willow SRA

Enjoy discounted tenting charges and Halloween household enjoyable Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at Red Willow State Recreation Area’s Camp & Treat.

Nov. 1, children ages 14 and youthful are invited to deliver their inventive expertise and compete in a pumpkin portray contest at 4 p.m. There can be a camper/campsite adorning contest and judging at 5 p.m., adopted by camper-to-camper trick-or-treating.

All weekend, the tenting charges can be $5 off the posted price for electrical websites and tent websites, with restrooms and water out there, climate allowing.