Join staff members at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site to make a beautiful handcrafted basket. This event is part of a series of monthly basket weaving classes held at the site. Each class runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All materials will be supplied, although you may wish to bring snacks and a drink. If the weather is nice, the class may be held outside; otherwise, it will take place in the interpretive center upstairs on the second floor. The second floor is NOT ADA accessible and only accessed via stairs. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Registration for all 2026 classes opens January 31st. You may sign up for any day that a particular class is being offered. The $5 registration fee is separate and not part of the advertised class cost. These classes are designed for ages 12 and up. Please check our website or Facebook page for individual class costs. You may also sign up for multiple classes. For more information call the historic site at 636-940-3322.

Learn to paint native plants, animals and landscapes of Missouri while discovering the stories behind them. This realxed, step-by-step program blends art and nature education for all skill levels. Intended for ages 11 and over. All Brush with Nature painting sessions will be held in the River Hills Visitor Center.

Grab your Halloween decorations and come decorate your campsite for a chance to win a prize! All campground rules still apply - no nails in trees, etc.

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host the annual Certified Local Government (CLG) Forum on Friday, October 16th. City staff, commissioners, and local elected representatives from all Certified Local Government communities are welcome to attend; there is no limit of attendees per community. The annual forum is a wonderful opportunity for local government and citizen champions to connect with their counterparts around the State and discuss strategies for historic preservation in their communities! This year we will be capping off the CLG Forum with a tour of the Missouri State Capitol building. Whether you’ve had the opportunity to visit the State Capitol before or not, this is a tour you won’t want to miss! More session information coming soon, but the all-day event will kick off at 9:00AM (CT). Register now! Where: LaCharrette / Nightingale Conference Rooms – Lewis & Clark State Office Building 1101 Riverside Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Crowder State Park will be hosting Halloween Trail Runs on Saturday, Oct. 31st. Meet at Shelter 3 Parking Lot where there will be a 1-mile fun run on the group camp trail, a 5K on Tall Oaks Trail, a 10K on Tall Oaks and Redbud trails, and a marathon on every section of trail in the park. There will also be a costume contest for all who participate in one of the runs. Each run will begin at 8 a.m., directly after the costume contest. Snacks and water will be available along the routes for participants. Medals will be given to the top three female and male finishers in each age group (18 and younger, 19-59, and 60 and over) in each distance. Awards will also be given for the top three places in the costume contest. Registration is required and must be completed by Oct. 20th. T-shirts will be given to those who register by Oct. 3. There is a fee of $25 for registration.

🧶✨ Curious about fiber arts? Come get crafty with us! ✨🧵 Join our FREE Fiber Arts Class Series and explore the basics of: 🪡 Knitting 🧵 Crochet 🌸 Embroidery 🧶 Rug Hooking 🐑 Needle Felting No experience needed — and ALL supplies are provided! Come learn new skills, meet fellow makers, and create something fun with your own hands. 🎨💛 Spaces are limited, so grab your spot and let’s make something beautiful together!

Hike the Hawthorne Trail under the light of the full Moon with Babler's park naturalist.

Hike the Hawthorne Trail by the light of the full Moon, guided by our senior naturalist.

Outdoor walking tours of the streets of Ste. Genvieve. Different topics will be covered at different times of year. Learn more about the available topics in the open sessions. These tours are presented in collaboration between Missouri State Parks and the National Park Service. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time. All tours begin at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center located at 66 S Main St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

Come join the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site for a fun-packed Missouri history Homeschool Day! The historic First Capitol will be open for self-guided tours and various hands-on activities will be offered in the backyard. Come learn different historic tasks like trading and bartering, rope-making or butter churning. All ages are invited out to explore the history of Missouri, its beginnings, and how people lived in the 1800's!

Join Missouri State Parks and Boone Electric Cooperative for the twelfth annual Katy Trail Fall Colors Tram Tours on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28th and 29th 2026. The two-hour long round-trip tours will take visitors on the Katy Trail between Rocheport and McBaine in the comfort of an open-air tram coach. An interpretive guide with a PA system will provide a presentation on the history of the Katy Trail, and commentary on the local natural and cultural history along the trail. Pre-registration is required with a $5 suggested donation. Tours will be offered at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m each day, departing from the Rocheport Trailhead. Each tour includes six trams with each tram providing seating for 20 people. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 1st. Reservations may be made over the phone by calling the Katy Trail State Park office at 573-449-7402 or online at MoParks.com. In the event of inclement weather, the tours will be canceled and refunds will be issued. Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28th and 29th, 2026 Tour Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. each day Location: Tours begin at the Rocheport Trail Head and make a round trip to the McBaine Trail Head.

Missouri State Parks is offering a beginner friendly introductory outdoor rock climbing program, free to the public! This is a great opportunity to try out a new activity and experience some of Missouri’s vertical attractions. We supply the equipment and the expertise; you supply the enthusiasm and an eagerness to explore nature for a new viewpoint and a develop a new skill and passion! Missouri State Parks Provides: Harness Helmet Climbing Shoes You Provide: A good attitude and willingness to learn Activewear clothing A packed lunch Water

Have you ever wanted to trout fish but don't know where to begin? Do you want to gain confidence fishing Missouri's trout parks? If so, you’re in luck! Join Missouri State Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation as we teach the basics of trout fishing using both spin and fly-fishing tackle at Roaring River State Park.

These hands on workshops will introduce you to the world of Nature Journaling and help you with ideas, tips and tricks to try. For more information about any of the classes contact Connie at 573-751-1224.

The Classic Car Show will be held during Route 66 State Park's Centennial Celebration! The car show is broken up into a morning session (9:30am - 12:30pm) and an afternoon session (1:00pm - 3:30pm). If you would like to participate for the entire event, please sign up for both sessions! The afternoon session will end with a short cruise down the Old Route 66 as car show participants leave the park.

St. Francois Adventure School – Homeschool Program: Nocturnal Neighbors! Join the park naturalists on Thursday, September 24th for a free homeschool program about some of Missouri’s most common mammals: The Striped Skunk, Virginia Opossum, and North American Raccoon. We will have a program about these 3 mammals with furs and skulls the kids can touch. We will also do a couple activities including a skull ID maze of various Missouri Mammals. Students will be split into two groups, based on age range. The program and activities will last about 90 minutes. At least one parent/guardian must be present. Please register just the children planning to attend to ensure adequate supplies. Register online at icampmo.com/activities or email/call the park naturalist, Mary.Crowell@dnr.mo.gov or 573-358-2173 with the ages of each student attending.

See Katy Trail State Park on a tram tour! Senior citizens can experience Katy Trail State Park from the comfort of a tram coach on the Tuesdays on the Trail tours. The tram tours are round trip and last approximately 2 hours. A variety of routes offer visitors a chance to see stretches of the trail they may not be able to experience otherwise. Each tour will host approximately 50 people. An interpretive guide with a PA system will provide a presentation on the history of the Katy Trail, and commentary on the local natural and cultural history along the trail. Snacks and bottled water are provided to each participant.

Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors but did not know where to begin? Join Missouri State Parks for a full day of new outdoor activities. All programs and classes are taught by women and created for women, and provide an opportunity to learn by doing. Registration is required for these events.

Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors but did not know where to begin? WIN: Women in Nature is a new program being hosted at multiple state parks throughout the year. All programs and classes are taught by women and created for women, and provide the opportunity to learn by doing. Weekend programs offer a variety of activities for participants.