Join us for a Spooktacular event at Branched Oak State Recreation Area!

SCHEDULE

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Head to the east side of the water tower to enjoy the apple sling, Plinko, the fish pond, hula hoop, ring toss, bag toss, zipline, photo booth, a dragon/dinosaur bouncy ride, and pumpkin carving.

Pumpkins will be for sale – $2 for a small, $3 for a large.

4:15 p.m. PUMPKIN ROLL CONTEST

5 p.m. COSTUME CONTEST – prizes will be given to the top 2 in each age group (5 & under, 6-10, 11-16, 17 & older).

6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. CAMPGROUND TRICK-OR-TREATING – campsites/campers participating will display a trick-or-treat ghost on their campsite post.

7 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. HAUNTED TRAIL RIDES – Take a hayrack ride through our haunted trail. You will have to sign up for a time slot when you purchase your tickets. Hayrack rides will go out every five minutes starting at 7 p.m. We will only sell 625 tickets. Purchase tickets in advance beginning Sept. 16 by calling the park office at 402-783-3400.

Cost: $7 for ages 12 & under; $9 for ages 13+; children 3 & under are free

Pick up pre-purchased tickets at the park office during business hours, M-F from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or at the booth in Middle Oak Creek Campground on Oct. 19, 2024.

Helpful Information

A valid 2024 state park vehicle permit is required for entry. A daily pass or annual pass can be purchased at the gate, or in advance online to avoid long lines.

Visitor parking will be north of Middle Oak Creek Campground. All vehicle traffic in the campground will be closed for the safety of the trick-or-treaters between 6 p.m. and will not reopen until 9:15 p.m. No exceptions.