A Love of Trees That Goes Way, Way, Way Beyond Hugging.

Oaks, Pines, Maples, Elms, Willows, Sycamores. Flowering Trees, Conifers, Deciduous. What Started as a Plan to Make the Empty Plains Welcoming to Settlers and Provide Shade, Shelter, and Building Materials Has Turned Into a Quest for Environmental Preservation - a Chance to Enrich the Earth for Future Generations.

Along the Way, What Became Known as Arbor Day Grew Into a Weekend-long Celebration. And Not Only in Our Own Community…arbor Day May Have Started in the Small Town of Nebraska City, Nebraska, but It is Now Recognized in All 50 States and in Many Countries Around the World.

Come and Visit Us This Arbor Day! Make a Weekend Out of It; Stay a Few Days, Visit Some Museums, Shop a Bit, See the Sights…plant a Tree!

Schedule:

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Foraging Walk at Riverview Nature Park

Time: 10am

Location: Riverview Nature Park, Nebraska City

Description: Join the "Friends of Riverview Nature Park" for a Foraging Walk of Wild Edibles, Led by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Horticulturist Bob Henrickson! Parking Available on North 5th & North 6th Streets.

Admission: Free

Friday, April 26, 2024

Free Admission to Arbor Lodge

Time: 9am To 5pm

Location: Arbor Lodge State Park

Description: Learn About Arbor Day in the Place Where It All Began! Explore the Original Estate of the Morton Family Including the Mansion, Park Grounds, and Carriage House.

Arbor Day Weekend Celebration at Arbor Day Farm

Time: 9am To 7pm

Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, 2611 Arbor Avenue

Description: Happy Arbor Day From Arbor Day Farm! It's a Family Celebration at the Tree Adventure With the Treetop Village, Nature Activities, Tree Climbing, Discovery Rides, Orchard Tours, History, & More!

Children's Program

Time: 10:00 / 1:30

Location: Arbor Lodge State Park

Description: Continuing a Tradition That Started More Than 150 Years Ago, Local Schoolchildren Will Celebrate Arbor Day With an Educational and Entertaining Field Trip to Arbor Lodge!

Cosmic Bowling

Time: 4 to 11pm

Location: Arbor Lanes, 2023 Industrial Road

Description: Two Hours of Cosmic Bowling, Shoes, Medium Soda for $10 Per Person - No Coupons, Discounts, Reservations, Refills.

$10 Per Person

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Arbor Day 5k Family Fun Run/walk

Time: 9am

Location: Start and Finish at the Woodland Grove Behind the Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm

Description: Run or Walk in the Footsteps of J. Sterling Morton! New Route This Year is on the Conservation Trail at Arbor Day Farm! Pre-registrants Guaranteed a T-shirt. Bring the Family for the Kids Loop (Less Than a Mile) at 10am

$40 

Celebrate Arbor Day at Arbor Lodge State Park & Mansion

Time: 9am To 5pm

Location: Arbor Lodge State Park, 2600 Arbor Avenue

Description: Learn About Arbor Day in the Place Where It All Began. Explore the Original Estate of the Morton Family, Including the 52-room Mansion, Park Grounds, and Carriage House. Adults: $9 / Youth: $7

Home, Craft, & Garden Market

Time: 9am To 5pm

Location: Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso

Description: Home Goods, Improvement Vendors, Garden Ideas, Makers -- All Indoors!

Arbor Day Weekend at Arbor Day Farm

Time: 9am To 7pm

Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, 2611 Arbor Avenue

Description: Happy Arbor Day From Arbor Day Farm! It's a Family Celebration at the Tree Adventure With the Treetop Village, Nature Activities, Tree Climbing, Discovery Rides, Orchard Tours, & More! The String Beans Will Be in Concert From 11am Until 12pm Adults: $13 / Youth: $11

2024 Arbor Day Parade

Time: 1pm

Location: Central Ave. From16th Street East to 6th Street

Description: Floats, Vehicles, Bands, and More!

Admission: Free

Cosmic Bowling

Time: 4 to 11pm

Location: Arbor Lanes, 2023 Industrial Road

Description: Two Hours of Cosmic Bowling, Shoes, Medium Soda for $10 Per Person - No Coupons, Discounts, Reservations, Refills.

Arbor Day BBQ

Time: 5 to 8pm

Location: Memorial Building

Description: the Arbor Day Bbq is Back! Enjoy Cargill Brisket, Chips, Potato Salad, Drink, and Dessert. The Arbor Town Throw Down Paper Airplane Contest (Free to Enter!) Will Take Place at 7pm!

$10 Per Adult / $7 Ages 3-12

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Jaycee's Fly-in Breakfast

Time: 8am To 12pm

Location: Nebraska City Municipal Airport, Highway 75 South of Town

Description: All You Can Eat Pancakes, Ham, Orange Juice/coffee at This Annual Tradition! If the Weather Cooperates, You Can Watch the Planes Land!

$6 for Adults / $4 for Children

Best of the Midwest Bloody Mary Championship

Time: 11am To 2pm

Location: the Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso, Nebraska City

Description: Do You Make the Best Bloody Mary Around? Enter to Find Out! Or Would You Rather Taste-test? $5 Cover Charge - Tasting Tickets Are 5 for $10. 21 and Over Event.

Celebrate Arbor Day at Arbor Lodge State Park & Mansion

Time: 11am To 5pm

Location: Arbor Lodge State Park, 2600 Arbor Avenue

Description: Learn About Arbor Day in the Place Where It All Began. Explore the Original Estate of the Morton Family, Including the 52-room Mansion, Park Grounds, and Carriage House. Adults: $9 / Youth: $7

Arbor Day Weekend at Arbor Day Farm

Time: 11am To 5pm

Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, 2611 Arbor Avenue

Description: Happy Arbor Day From Arbor Day Farm! It's a Family Celebration at the Tree Adventure With the Treetop Village, Nature Activities, Tree Climbing, Discovery Rides, Orchard Tours, & More! The String Beans Will Be in Concert From 11am Until 12pm Adults: $13 / Youth: $11

Cosmic Bowling

Time: 12 to 5pm

Location: Arbor Lanes, 2023 Industrial Road

Description: Two Hours of Cosmic Bowling, Shoes, Medium Soda for $10 Per Person - No Coupons, Discounts, Reservations, Refills.

Date: March 26-28, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Nebraska City

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