Nighttime Programs and Events

Nighttime activities, a campfire, and sunset at Minnesota State Parks and Trails

Adventures after dark

   

Minnesota State Parks and Trails are beautiful at all times of day and night. Nighttime events are a great way to see your favorite parks in a whole new light. Get out and experience the allure of outdoor activities after sunset.

  • Lots of parks schedule special events after dusk, such as nighttime hikes, moonlit paddles, or programs about nocturnal critters, or storytelling programs. See the events calendar below for more information!
  • Make a vacation of it! Reserve a campsite or camper cabin and enjoy the full overnight experience.
  • Get to know the night skies with one of the free 90-minute programs presented by the University of Minnesota Astronomy Department. All you have to bring is your cosmic curiosity - telescopes are provided.
  • Seasonal winter candlelight events are a great way to keep your whole family active during the winter. Learn more!

Purchase a vehicle permit today and get a year of unlimited visits to all of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas.

Events calendar

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04/19/24Fly-Fishing for Beginners 4 Night CourseWhitewater State Park
04/26/24Fly-Fishing for Beginners 4 Night CourseWhitewater State Park
05/03/24Fly-Fishing for Beginners 4 Night CourseWhitewater State Park
05/10/24Fly-Fishing for Beginners 4 Night CourseWhitewater State Park
05/24/24Did You Hear That? Night HikeSt. Croix State Park
05/25/24NorthStar Trail Travelers Blue Mounds State Park Spring Fun Walk-1Blue Mounds State Park
05/25/24Nature at Night! HikeFlandrau State Park
05/26/24NorthStar Trail Travelers Blue Mounds State Park Spring Fun Walk-2Blue Mounds State Park
06/01/24Fantastic Frogs: Hop Into the NightLake Bemidji State Park
06/08/24Solar PoweredSibley State Park
06/16/24Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: R. Mark FogelsonItasca State Park
06/23/24Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Julie and Bill KaiserItasca State Park
06/23/24Solar PoweredSibley State Park
06/28/24Hike the NightSibley State Park
06/30/24Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: The Park Rapids Area Community BandItasca State Park
07/06/24Public Sky ObservationFrontenac State Park
07/07/24Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: CaleighItasca State Park
07/21/24Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Jim and Molly BauerItasca State Park
07/28/24Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Julie and Bill KaiserItasca State Park
08/04/24Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Jim and Molly BauerItasca State Park
08/10/244th Annual Dark Sky FestivalForestville Mystery Cave State Park
08/17/24Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Basement BrassItasca State Park
08/17/24Music Under the Stars with Mill City QuartetForestville Mystery Cave State Park

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