Spring events offered throughout Missouri state parks and historic sites…

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 10, 2026 - Has spring fever got you wanting to get outside and explore nature? Well, look no further! Missouri state parks and historic sites have got just the events for you.

• Tuesdays, March 17, 24, and 31,at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Toddler Tuesdays at Crowder State Park.
  Looking for a fun activity for your children? Bring your toddlers and other preschool-aged children to Crowder State Park for a Toddler Tuesday program. Starting March 17 at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m., toddlers can participate in activities such as crafts, book readings, nature walks and experiments. All programs begin at the Camp Grand River recreation hall. Crowder State Park is located at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton.
  
• Friday, March 20, from 8-10 p.m. - Dark Sky Program at Thousand Hills State Park.
  Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a series of dark sky programs, starting in March. The park team and representatives from Truman State University will meet at the Point Shelter to explore the stars and sky above. Telescopes will be set up, but participants are welcome to bring their own, along with chairs, blankets and binoculars. This program is weather permitting. Thousand Hills State Park is located at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville.
  
• Saturday, March 21, at 8:30 p.m. - Starry Sky Night at Onondaga Cave State Park.
  Onondaga Cave State Park is hosting a series of night sky viewing events starting in March. Join astronomy enthusiast Joe Parish in the visitor center parking lot to view the cosmos with a high-powered telescope. Although a telescope is provided, visitors are welcome to bring viewing devices of their own. In the event of poor viewing conditions, the program will be pushed back one week. Onondaga Cave State Park is located at 7556 Highway H in Leasburg.
  
• Thursday, March 26, at 10 a.m. - Toddler Thursday: Turtles at Mastodon State Historic Site.
  Come learn, create and play at Mastodon State Historic Site at 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive in Imperial. This program is designed for toddlers and their grown-ups, and will focus on learning about

For detailed information on any of these activities, please visit mostateparks.com/events. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.