Check out these activities in Missouri state parks near Kansas City

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 2, 2025 – Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Missouri’s state parks offer a reprieve from the busy Kansas City lifestyle.

• Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. – Easter Egg Hunt at Wallace State Park.
  At 1 p.m., visitors of all ages can search for the hidden golden eggs on the park’s hiking trails to win a special prize. Then, at 2 p.m., kids of all ages are encouraged to bring their baskets to collect some 3,000 candy- and toy-filled eggs during the traditional egg hunt. The enclosed shelter will showcase nature displays for public viewing throughout the event. This free event is open to the public and takes place at 10621 NE Highway 121 in Cameron.
   

• Friday, April 25 at noon to Saturday, April 26 at noon – Women in Nature: Backpacking at Weston Bend State Park.
  Ladies, do you love to hike? Do you want to try backpacking, but just don’t know where to start? This is the perfect event for you! In this introductory overnight event, you will learn all the basics of backpacking. Fire safety, bear bagging and so much more will be covered.

  This event gives women the chance to learn about camping and backpacking in a safe, comfortable and judgment-free environment. Parks instructors will provide basic gear. Women of all experience levels are welcome. Participants must be at least 10 years old and any participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. There is a $25 registration fee and a maximum of eight participants. Visit icampmo.com, click on the “Show 1 session available” box below the backpacking listing. Then, click on the green “Sign up!” button to register. Participants will meet at the Bee Creek Shelter, located one-half mile west of the park’s main entrance at 16600 Highway 45 N in Weston.

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.