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Sweet End to Summer

9/3/2021 to 9/5/2021 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

Come down to the park Sept. 3-5 for a weekend of interpretive programs and sweet treats in this end-of-summer event.

Friday, Sept. 3

"S'more Favorite Things" – 6 p.m. at campground and cabins

Interpretive staff will be visiting campground and cabin guests to discuss this weekend's programming and hand out s'mores kits to celebrate a sweet end of summer! Kids will receive an activity page that they can turn in at a later program this weekend for a sweet surprise!

Saturday, Sept. 4

Petroglyph and glade tour – 4 p.m. at petroglyph site

Join Washington State Park interpretive staff as they lead a guided tour of the park's most significant cultural site: the petroglyphs. View these ancient stone carvings, learn about their origins, and hear modern interpretations. 

Ice cream social – 7 p.m. at campground entrance

Park will staff celebrate the holiday weekend and the sweet end of the summer season with an ice cream social! Stop by and enjoy this sweet treat during your stay.

Sunday, Sept. 5

Petroglyph and glade tour – 4 p.m. at petroglyph site

Join Washington State Park interpretive staff as they lead a guided tour of the park's most significant cultural site: the petroglyphs. View these ancient stone carvings, learn about their origins, and hear modern interpretations. 

Interpretive program – 6 p.m. at campground amphitheater

Washington State Park interpretive staff will present a program to end the interpretive season.


Click here to read the news release.

Washington State Park is located at:

13041 State Highway 104, De Soto, MO | 636-586-5768

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs