🎃 Halloween Weekend Programs Come to Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville

Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville is hosting a full lineup of seasonal activities this Halloween weekend, offering families and nature enthusiasts hands-on programs that blend outdoor education with seasonal fun. The park’s ranger-led events run Friday and Saturday, October 30-31, with activities ranging from wildlife demonstrations to museum tours and campfire gatherings.

🗓️ What’s Happening This Weekend

Friday, October 30, kicks off with a pinecone firestarters craft workshop at 2:00 p.m. at the CCC Museum Patio. Participants will learn how to make their own firestarters-a practical skill for outdoor enthusiasts-for $5 per person. Supplies are limited, and pre-registration is required the morning of the program. 🔥

At 4:00 p.m., the park’s Birds of Prey program returns, with visitors invited to the aviary behind the Visitor Center to learn about resident raptors. Later that evening, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., families can gather at the communal campfire ring for “S’mores and Stories by the Campfire.” This program costs $3 per person, and s’more supplies are limited-registration is required. 🏕️

Saturday, October 31-Halloween itself-opens with “Meet Pete!” at 10:00 a.m., where visitors can learn about Tennessee’s native snakes and see one up close at the CCC Museum Patio. At 2:00 p.m., the park offers guided tours of the Homestead House Museum, an original homestead structure located at 2611 Pigeon Ridge Road, for $5 per person. The Birds of Prey program returns again at 4:00 p.m. 🐍

💡 How to Register

Pre-registration is required for most programs. Visitors can register and find additional details on the Tennessee State Parks website at tnstateparks.com/parks/cumberland-mountain#happenings Some programs, like the pinecone firestarters workshop, require registration the morning of the event due to limited supplies. 📋

✨ Why These Programs Matter

Seasonal programming at state parks connects residents to local wildlife, natural history, and outdoor skills while celebrating community traditions. These ranger-led activities offer accessible ways for families to explore the Cumberland Plateau’s natural heritage and learn from trained naturalists-building appreciation for the region’s ecosystems and outdoor recreation opportunities. 🌲