Bonfire nights offer your family a fun and unique experience at the Babler Outdoor Education Center or Babler OEC Outpost. Enjoy a cozy fireside gathering with family and friends, then venture into the darkness to explore the night sky. Look through a telescope and learn about our universe in this stellar, family-friendly event. Instructors: Community Ed Staff Session 1: Saturday, November 21 Session 2: Saturday, November 15 Babler OEC | 6-9 p.m. All Ages | $12 per person | Gold/Silver Card does not apply

Set out on tasty candy cane hunts around the Outdoor Education Center in Babler State Park! The first hunt is a free-for-all scramble and the second will be a clue-driven scavenger style hunt. Then, take a step inside to make festive crafts, sip on hot cocoa and win prizes! Instructors: Community Ed Staff Saturday, December 6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 5:30-7:00 p.m. $9 per person (may sign up to 6 family members) When you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. Do not check each family member attending.

Gather the family for a warm and memorable outdoor cooking adventure! Together, you'll learn to build a safe campfire and cook a delicious meal in a cast iron Dutch oven. It’s a hands-on experience where both kids and adults can enjoy rustic cooking and the joy of creating something over an open flame. All Ages Sunday, November 16 | 9-11 a.m. Babler Outdoor Education Center1 session $19 per person When you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. You do not need to check each family member attending.

Join us for a fun and cozy outdoor cooking class with your family! Learn to prepare a simple meal using a cast iron Dutch oven over an open fire. Both kids and adults will get hands-on experience with safe fire-building techniques and rustic cooking skills. All Ages Sunday, November 2 | 4-6 p.m. Babler Outdoor Education Center1 session $19 per person When you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. You do not need to check each family member attending.

Step into the magical world of Harry Potter at this one-of-a-kind event! Dress in your finest wizard attire as our professors lead you on an enchanted quest, using magical directional devices to uncover hidden secrets. Along the way, you’ll encounter mystical challenges and surprises that will test your magical skills. Get ready for a truly spellbinding adventure! Session 1: Sunday, October 19 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Session 2: Sunday, October 19 | 1-4 p.m. $9 per person When you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. You do not need to check each family member attending. Babler Outdoor Education Center is located in Babler State Park in Wildwood, MO.

Learn the basics of campground camping, from what to pack and how to use it, to tips and tricks that make your overnight experience more comfortable and enjoyable in the great outdoors! Sunday, October 26 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 1-3 p.m. Ages 10+ $12 per person Gold and Silver Card does not apply