10/25/2025 | Stockton State Park | Dadeville, MO
Grab your Halloween decorations and costumes and come out to Stockton State Park for the Monster Mash Halloween Event.
Activities will take place in the campgrounds. Aside from the campground decorating contest, all activities are open to campers and day-use visitors alike. For more information, see the schedule below or call Kimberly Pedigo at 417-276-4259.
Event Schedule:
| Activity | Time | Description | Registration Required? |
| Goblin Games | 4-6 p.m. | Families can participate in a variety of games such as cornhole, washers, sack races and tug-of-war. We will also host a doughnut-eating contest and provide crafts for families to do. All of these activities will take place near the showerhouse in the East Campground. | No |
| Costume contest | 6 p.m. |
Prizes will be awarded for the three best costumes in each of the following categories: pet, baby/toddler (0-3 years), kid (4-12), teens and adults (13 and up), and couples/pairs. The contest and the awarding of prizes will take place near the East Campground showerhouse. |
No |
| Trick-or-treating | 7 p.m. | Campers and day-use visitors are invited to trick or treat through the campgrounds. Campers are encouraged to provide candy. Trick-or-treaters should bring something to collect candy. | No |
| Campsite decorating contest | Judging starts at 7 p.m. |
Registered campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites for Halloween. A group of judges will score decorated campsites based on theme, originality, lights and attention to detail. Prizes will be awarded for top three sites. The announcement of winners will take place near the East Campground showerhouse at 8 p.m. ALL PARK RULES STILL APPLY! Any violation of park rules, such as nailing items to trees or buildings or damaging resources in any way, will result in immediate elimination from the contest. Participants must register online before the event to be eligible for a prize. |
Yes – Click the link in the description. |
| Jack-o'-Lantern Jamboree | Judging starts at 7 p.m. | Bring your own carved or decorated pumpkin to the judging table near the check station by 7 p.m. There will not be separate categories for this competition, and there is a limit of one entry per person. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. The announcement of winners will take place near the East Campground showerhouse at 8 p.m. | No |
| Boogeyman BBQ | Judging starts at 7 p.m. |
Fire up the grill for a chance to win this tasty competition. Prizes will be given for each category of ribs, chicken and burgers. You can sign up for one, two or all three categories, but you must register online before the event. Judging will be based on presentation, taste and originality. There will be prizes for the top three contestants in each category. Winners will be announced near the East Campground showerhouse at 8 p.m. Entries must be cooked in the park. |
Yes – Click the link in the description. |
Event time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Associated activities
- Camping