Halloween Happenings
10/24/2026 | Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park | Middle Brook, Mo.
Calling all disgusting and vile creatures – Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park is hosting its annual Halloween Happenings event. Join us dressed as your favorite movie character or supernatural creature, or in some other extravagant costume.
This fun-filled night will feature pumpkin carving, campsite decorating, trick-or-treating, and more! The event will be hosted at the Black River Center, located in the day-use area.
Regular camping fees apply, but the event itself is free.
Event schedule:
| Times | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5-6 p.m. | Hayrides | Black River Center – Meet there and then disperse. |
| Self-guided fen hikes | ||
| Pumpkin carving | ||
| 6-8:30 p.m. | Trick-or-treating | Campground |
| 7:30 p.m. | Costume contest | Campground store |
| 8 p.m. | Campsite decorating contest prize presented at winning campsite | Campground |
Contact Information:
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park is located at 148 Taum Sauk Trail, 15 miles southwest of Middle Brook and 9 miles north of Lesterville in Reynolds County. For more information, contact the park naturalist at 573-546-2450.
Fall Fun Events:
To see more events like this, please visit our fall fun events page.