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Events for September

For more information, call us: 402.873.8733 or 1.800.546.LIED (5433)

Discovery Ride
Daily
A highlight of the Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure attraction is the new Discovery Ride. Be one of the first to uncover the secrets and the surprises of the forest. Ride under the canopy of a giant red oak leaf. Embark on a one-hour journey through the woodland trails across the historic 260-acre Arbor Day Farm. The Discovery Ride will operate daily at the Tree Adventure (weather permitting). Call 402-873-8717 for details and ride schedule.
Hayrack Rides & S'mores
September 6, 13, and 27, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Depart on a round-trip hayrack ride from Lied Lodge to the historic Morton Oak where you will be entertained around the roaring campfire. Sip on orchard fresh apple cider and make your own yummy s'mores. $10 per participant (children 4 & under free). RSVP to Lied Lodge Front Desk.
AppleJack Festival
September 20 & 21, 9 AM - 7 PM
A family event for all ages, AppleJack celebrates the apple harvest with city-wide weekend activities. Visit the Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure to climb trees with expert arborists, meet Smokey Bear and Carly Cardinal, find your way out of the corn maze, have your face painted, buy a fruit tree, and much, much, more! Get more information about the AppleJack Festival.
Preservation Orchard Tours & Apple Tasting
September 20-21
While visiting the Tree Adventure, be sure to take a guided tour of the Preservation Orchard. Taste rare antique apple varieties and learn about their history. For tour times, please call 402-873-8717.
Homemade Apple Pie
Daily
No trip to Arbor Day Farm is complete without a slice of our signature Arbor Day Farm Homemade Apple Pie. Top it with ice cream or caramel sauce for a delightful treat. Served daily in the Timber Dining Room. Whole frozen pies are also available at the Apple House Gift Shop and Lied Lodge Timber Dining Room. Take one home to enjoy later!
Birding Trails
Daily
One red-headed woodpecker. Two black-capped chickadees. Three American goldfinches. Take a walk at the Tree Adventure along the Tree House Trail and Exploratory Trail and enjoy the thousands of birds that live there. Trails are open daily. Email treeadventure @ arbordayfarm.org or call 402-873-8717.
U-Pick Garden
Daily
Enjoy fresh-from-the-farm flavors from our garden! Pick cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, apples and more in our new U-Pick Garden and Orchard. Truly fresh and wholesome. Gardens open late-June through October. Call to find out what is ripe for picking. Contact: treeadventure@arbordayfarm.org or 402.873.8717
U-Pick Apples
Daily
Pick and purchase your own orchard fresh apples daily at the Tree Adventure.
Corn Maze
Daily
Have fun getting lost in our larger-than-ever corn maze! Enjoyed by kids of all ages.
Group Outings
Daily
We’re the place for corporate family days, family reunions, birthday parties, club outings and youth groups. Your day with nature can include the Tree Adventure, Discovery Ride, Adventure Hike, wine tasting, catered meals, campfire and s’mores . Now booking summer and fall events. Contact: tours@arborday farm.org or 402.873.8717.
Arbor Day Farm Wine Tastings
Daily
Last fall's harvest of red and white grapes has finished its delicious journey from vine to wine. Join us for Arbor Day Farm wine tasting of reds, whites and sweet fruits. Daily at the new Apple House Wine Tasting Room. Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Lied Lodge. Take home a bottle or case.
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Friday and Saturday Evenings
Relax to the sounds of a horse-drawn carriage along the tranquil streets of historic Nebraska City. Rides depart Lied Lodge every Friday and Saturday evening. Reserve your ride at Lied Lodge Front Desk.
Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Daily
Enjoy nature's wonders along the Tree House Trail, visit the Woodland Pavilion and watch Trees in the Movies, see where 300,000 trees are grown in the Greenhouse and take one home! Open daily. Special group rates are available. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.

"When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and seeds of hope."
~Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient