Midday Interview: Howling Homestead set for Saturday in Gage County

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Howling Homestead at the Homestead National Historical Park kicks off on Saturday.

Amber Kirkendall, a park ranger at the park, joined Channel 8 News at midday to talk about the family-friendly event.

PRESS RELEASE: 

It’s time once again for Howling Homestead at Homestead National Historical Park! This exciting, fun, and family-friendly event will be held at the Heritage Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023, starting at 4 p.m.

There will be a variety of stations to entertain and delight. Join presenters to learn about the night sky, have fun with the “mad scientist,” observe snakes and raptors and take a hike through the tallgrass prairie, plus so much more! There is no fee for this event and the first 100 children receive a free pumpkin to take home from the Friends of Homestead, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the park.

Harvest time on a homestead brought a bounty of crops, including pumpkins and apples. There will be hot apple cider and cookies for everyone. Howling Homestead is funded in part by the Friends of Homestead, and America’s National Parks Store, the bookstores at the park.

Many of the activities will be outdoors, so visitors are advised to dress for the weather. The event is appropriate for all ages. Please leave your costumes at home.

Remember, Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2023. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park). For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at 402-223-3514.

Homestead National Historical Park is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visi http://www.nps.gov/home.