Staff members at Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park invite the public to come to the park on Saturday, October 23, for the park’s first “Spooking up the Park” event.

A press release says visitors can have a spooktacular time making themed crafts to take home; participating in a costume contest; going on a “Haunted Hike”; judging a campsite decorating contest; and trick-or-treating. Visitors are invited to experience the park after dark and share some stories around the campfire.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
• 2-3 p.m. – Themed crafts;
• 3-4 p.m. – Costume contest;
• 4-5 p.m. – Campsite decorating contest judging;
• 5-7 p.m. – Haunted hike and trick-or-treating; and
• 7-10 p.m. – Campfire stories.

Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park is located 12 miles north of Marshall on Highway 122.

For more information about the event, call the park at (660) 886-7537.