Prophetstown State Park closes its Trail of Scarecrows season with a weekend of family programs. Kids can take a night hike to meet nocturnal critters, play games children of the Native American village might have played and make a toy to take home, trick-or-treat through the campground and complete a scavenger hunt along the Trail of Scarecrows for a small prize.
The night hike is about a mile round trip and is best for ages 5 and up or children comfortable in the dark. Flashlights may be brought. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and bug spray, sunscreen and a water bottle are recommended. All programs are included with the park entrance fee.
2026 Dates:
- October 23, 2026 | 8 to 9:30 p.m. | Not So Creepy Critters Night Hike
- October 24, 2026 | 2 to 3 p.m. | Games at the Native American Village
- October 24, 2026 | 5 to 6 p.m. | Campground Trick-or-Treating
- October 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Trail of Scarecrows Scavenger Hunt