Halloween Hootenanny

10/26/2024 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

Come out to Washington State Park on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the park’s annual Halloween Hootenanny event. This year’s event will feature an interpretive program about arachnids, a campfire story program, trick-or-treating, and a campsite decorating contest. All activities will take place in the campground.

Event schedule:

2 p.m. – Web Master: Nature's Greatest Artist – amphitheater

Join park staff for a closer look at the life of an arachnid! Journey through the different species and have a closer look at native Missouri spiders.

4 p.m. – Haunted Happenings – in front of the showerhouse

Sit back, relax and enjoy popcorn around the campfire as park staff share spooky stories.

6 p.m. – Masks and Mayhem – campsites

Campers and non-campers alike are invited to dress up, meet at Campsite #2, and trick or treat their way around the campground loop! 

Registered campers are also invited to participate in the campsite decorating contest. Day users and other campers can pick up ballots at Campsite #2 and cast their vote for the best-decorated campsite. Park staff will coordinate the voting system and will announce the winners at 7:30 p.m. at Campsite #2.

This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. For more information, call the park office at 636-586-5768.

Event Time: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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