Halloween in June

Venture out to Fort Ransom State Park for this Halloween event. Campers are encouraged to bring candy for Trick-or-Treaters and decorate their campsite! Make sure kids bring a costume so they can dress up and go Trick-or-Treating Saturday night around the campgrounds. Come for all the exciting entertainment at Fort Ransom State Park's Halloween in June!


Friday, June 17
4-6 pm - Sunne Farm Tour at the Sunne Farm
10 pm - Firefly and Bat Hike on Little Twig Trail - meet at picnic tables.

Saturday, June 18
It's gonna be a warm one! Stop by the Visitors Center for a refreshing swill of Switchel and learn about the pioneer roots of this thirst quenching beverage!

9-10 am - Free Coffee with the camp hosts at site #27.
1-2 pm - Spooky Critter Workshop - Dakota Explorers. Come to the Visitor Center and build owl, bat, and spider decorations while learning about the unique adaptations they each have.
2-3 pm - Give a Hoot: Learn about the local owls, their calls, and then dissect owl pellets to see what they had for dinner! Gather at the Visitor Center.
4-6 pm - Sunne Farm Tour at the Sunne Farm.
7-8 pm - Trick or Treating around the campgrounds and at the Visitor Center. Put your costume on and start trick or treating! Remember to only stop at campsites with Welcome Tags posted!
8-9 pm - Be sure to stop at the Sunne Farm for a special trick-or-treat and some fun games.
10 pm - The Haunted Park: Join our interpreter at the Amphitheater and get spooked by some frightful local ghost stories!

Sunday, June 19
9-10 am - Free Coffee with the camp hosts at site #27.
10-11 am - Dad Hike - Dakota Explorers - Meet at the Visitor Center and go on a short hike in honor the Dads out there!
5-6 pm - Sunne Farm Tour at the Sunne Farm.

This event is free of charge. An annual or daily vehicle permit is required for park entrance and can be purchased online or at the park.