Northeast Missouri state parks present fall enjoyable

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 3, 2025 – Northeast Missouri state parks and historic websites plan enjoyable fall actions for the entire household.

• Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m and Sunday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Eighth Annual Salt River Quilt Show at Mark Twain State Park.
  The eighth annual Salt River Quilt Show, with a “Spirit of America,” theme, will probably be held on the Mark Twain Memorial Shrine at 37352 Shrine Road in Florida, Missouri. America’s semiquincentennial is arising! In celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary, the quilt present’s theme is as all-encompassing as our nation! Three applications will probably be given on the present: two on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., that includes storyteller and songwriter Heather Harlan, and one on Sunday at 1 p.m., which will characteristic a bit of caprice from Mark Twain himself. Approximately 100 quilts will probably be on show. There isn’t any cost for the present or the applications.
   
• Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28, at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. – Toddler Tuesday at Crowder State Park.
  Toddlers and their grownups are invited to affix park workers on the Camp Grand River Recreation Hall each Tuesday for a nature guide studying, a craft and an extra exercise. There will probably be a special theme and a special set of actions every week. These occasions are free, and there’s no must register. Crowder State Park is situated at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton.
   
• Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. – Petroglyph Tours at Thousand Hills State Park.
  Thousand Hills State Park is house to a set of rock carvings, or petroglyphs, made by ancestors of as we speak’s Native Americans. Explore the petroglyphs with park workers to be taught extra about this distinctive piece of historical past. The tour will happen on the petroglyph shelter, situated subsequent to the seashore at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville.
   
• Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1-4 p.m.- Missouri Days: Fall Colors Bus Tours at Crowder State Park.
  Join us on the equestrian parking zone in Crowder State Park in Trenton, for a bus tour to the Thompson cemetery and the Thompson home. Along the best way, park crew members will focus on fall foliage that may be seen. In addition, the Friends of the Thompson House will probably be on the home discussing their current initiatives. These excursions are free and open to the general public, and there’s no must register. The bus will depart the equestrian lot roughly each half-hour. To attain the equestrian parking zone, journey west from the park entrance on Highway 146 and switch proper onto 52nd Avenue. Then flip proper onto Dove Lane. Dove Lane ends on the equestrian parking zone.
   
• Saturday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. – Reptile Program at Thousand Hills State Park.
  Join park workers to be taught why reptiles are vital and which of them will be discovered on the park. The program is scheduled to happen on the amphitheater in Campground 1, however you don’t have to be a camper to attend. The occasion could also be canceled or moved inside if there may be inclement climate. Thousand Hills State Park is situated at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville.
   
• Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. – Graham Cave and Katy Trail state parks Public Meeting at Ted and Pat Jones Welcome Center on the Treloar Mercantile.
  The public is invited to an open house-style assembly for Graham Cave State Park and the mid-eastern part of Katy Trail State Park. Representatives from each parks will probably be readily available to supply details about these services and reply questions. The public is inspired to share feedback concerning the parks and their operations. The mid-eastern part of Katy Trail State Park stretches from Matson within the east to Mokane within the west. Trailheads on this part are situated at Augusta, Dutzow, Marthasville, Treloar, McKittrick and Portland. The assembly will happen on the Ted and Pat Jones Welcome Center, situated within the Treloar Mercantile, throughout from the Treloar trailhead. It will probably be held along with the Treloar Elevator Party.
   
• Friday, Oct. 24, from 7-9 p.m. – Dark Sky Program at Thousand Hills State Park.
  Thousand Hills State Park is internet hosting a darkish sky program the place company will be a part of the park crew and representatives from Truman State University on the Point Shelter. Telescopes will probably be arrange, however company are welcome to deliver their very own, together with chairs, blankets and binoculars. Thousand Hills State Park is situated at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville.
   
• Saturday, Oct. 25, from midday to 2 p.m. – Nature Painting Class: Winter Nature at Thousand Hills State Park.
  Thousand Hills State Park crew members and volunteers will lead class contributors in connecting with nature and expressing their creativity. The program is free, and registration will not be required. Supplies will probably be offered, however company are welcome to deliver their very own. The park is situated at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville.
   
• Saturday, Oct. 25, at 8 a.m. – Halloween Trail Runs at Crowder State Park.
  Crowder State Park is internet hosting Halloween Trail Runs Saturday, Oct. 25. There will probably be a 1-mile enjoyable run on the group camp path, a 5K on Tall Oaks Trail, a 10K on Tall Oaks and Redbud trails and a marathon on each part of path within the park. There may also be a fancy dress contest for all who take part in one of many runs. Each run will start at 8 a.m., immediately after the costume contest. Snacks and water will probably be out there for contributors alongside the routes. Medals will probably be given to the highest three feminine and male finishers in every age group (18 and youthful, 19-59, and 60 and over) in every distance. Awards may also be given for the highest three locations within the costume contest. Online registration is required by Oct. 20 and will be submitted at icampmo1.usedirect.com/MSPWeb/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=179356&back_url=fi9BY3Rpdml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4. There is a $25 registration charge. Crowder State Park is situated at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton.
   
• Saturday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m. – Halloween Event at Crowder State Park.
  Crowder State Park’s crew is collaborating with the Friends of Thompson House to host a enjoyable night of Halloween actions Saturday, Oct. 25. The occasion begins at 6 p.m. with a guided hike from the equestrian parking zone to the Thompson House. Once on the Thompson House, contributors will get pleasure from snacks, video games, crafts and a campfire storytelling program. Then, on the finish of the evening, park crew members will lead a spooky evening hike again to the parking zone. Participants who don’t want to take part within the guided hikes could come and go as they please. Everyone is inspired to deliver a flashlight. Crowder State Park is situated at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton.

For detailed info on any of those actions, please go to mostateparks.com/events. For extra info on state parks and historic websites, go to mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.