Public Invited to Free Family Archery Events

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on consecutive weekends in December for a day of free family-friendly archery. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Equipment is provided.

The Dec. 5 event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park. The Dec. 12 open house will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln.

Archery, 3-D archery, crossbows, tomahawk throwing, and an indoor firearm range will be available. There also will be campground games, kids’ crafts, and hot chocolate and s’mores. All activities are offered at no cost. A valid Nebraska State Park Permit is required for the Platte River State Park event.

Learn more about each Archery on Fire event online.