Saturday evening in Beatrice, Nebraska, brings a prairie walk, local wildlife ambassadors and a pumpkin to carry home. Homestead National Historical Park’s free Howling Homestead begins at 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Heritage Center, with activities designed for visitors of all ages.
The program brings together people and organizations from across the area. Storytellers from Odell Public Library will share tales, Nebraska Game and Parks will bring local animal ambassadors, and Raptor Recovery will present raptors. Visitors can also join a hike through the tallgrass prairie and enjoy science magic from a “mad scientist.”
Local partners make the evening
The Friends of Homestead, a nonprofit that supports the park, is providing a free pumpkin for each of the first 100 children. The group and America’s National Parks Store, the park bookstore, are funding the event. Hot apple cider and cookies will be available, adding a cozy pause between activities.
For families, the mix makes it easy to shape the visit around what interests them: a story, a hands-on science moment, a close look at local wildlife or fresh air on the prairie trail. The free, all-ages evening centers on learning, seasonal fun and time together.
A fall evening in the tallgrass
Homestead National Historical Park preserves the story of homesteading and the prairie landscape in southeastern Nebraska. Howling Homestead offers a lively way to explore that setting with community partners who bring books, wildlife education and outdoor discovery into one evening.
The National Park Service lists the event at the Heritage Center, beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Check the park’s event announcement for the latest details before setting out.
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