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
Scroll table right to see more »05/20/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
05/27/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
05/28/22 | Let's Get Looney! Evening Talk | Itasca State Park | |
05/29/22 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Jim and Molly Bauer | Itasca State Park | |
05/30/22 | Primitive Fire Starting - Drop In | Tettegouche State Park | |
06/03/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
06/10/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
06/17/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
06/21/22 | Summer Solstice Evening Hike | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
06/24/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
07/08/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
07/15/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
07/22/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
07/29/22 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
08/20/22 | 2nd Annual Dark Sky Festival | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park |