For Kids

Volunteer leads drills with wooden muskets on Junior Ranger Day.

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Events + Programs

Most events at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield include family-friendly activities. View the park calendar.

Living History Programs

Artillery and small arms demonstrations are available most Saturdays during the summer months. Before firing, kids are encouraged to explore reproductions of Civil War artifacts and talk to a living history soldier.

Junior Ranger Day

Junior Ranger Day, celebrated annually, invites families out to join activities, such as historical games, crafts, and guided hikes.

Junior Ranger Program

Junior Rangers complete activities in a booklet as they explore the museum and battlefield, then return to the Visitors Center for their badge. Learn more about Wilson Creek's Junior Ranger program.

 

Youth & Young Adult Programs

The National Park Service is dedicated to engaging and connecting America’s youth and young adults to our more than 400 national parks and programs through fun recreational, educational, vocational, and volunteer service opportunities. Learn more about youth and young adult programs.

Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Program

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield has multiple annual volunter events scouts can use to work towards their resource stewardship scout ranger patch. Contact us if your troop is intrested in volunteering! Learn more about the Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger program.

Every Kid Outdoors

Did you know that 4th graders get a free park pass? Learn more about the Every Kid Outdoors program and pass.