Kids to Parks Day
May 16, 2026
Organized by the National Parks Trust, Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. This initiative connects kids and families with their local, state and national parks and public lands through hundreds of park events that promote discovery and exploration.
Kids to Parks Day 2026 will take place on May 16. Below is a list of Kids to Parks Day events being held in Missouri state parks and historic sites this year. Click on the name of the event or location for more information. Participants are encouraged to log their adventures on social media with #KidstoParks.
For more information about the national initiative, visit the National Park Trust's website.
2026 Kids to Parks Events at Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites:
| Name of Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1860s Children's Day | Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, New Madrid | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Historical Children's Festival | First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, St. Charles | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Kids to Parks Day | Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, Ash Grove | 1-3 p.m. |