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 »| 05/23/20 | Twinkle Twinkle Little Star! | William O'Brien State Park | |
| 05/24/20 | Snake Discovery Evening Program | Interstate State Park | |
| 05/24/20 | Night Sky of the Northwoods | Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park | |
| 05/24/20 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Jim and Molly Bauer | Itasca State Park | |
| 06/05/20 | Full Moon Night Hike | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 06/05/20 | Universe in the Park | Afton State Park | |
| 06/27/20 | Universe In The Park | William O'Brien State Park | |
| 07/03/20 | Full Moon Night Hike | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 07/04/20 | Fireflies Natures Night Lights | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | |
| 07/05/20 | Full Moon Hike | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | |
| 07/11/20 | Fire Starter | Fort Snelling State Park | |
| 07/11/20 | Universe in the Park | Tettegouche State Park | |
| 07/26/20 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Northern Bass | Itasca State Park | |
| 07/31/20 | Universe in the Park | Father Hennepin State Park | |
| 07/31/20 | S'mores Stories: Sophie's Night Sky Adventure | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 08/01/20 | Universe in the Park | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
| 08/03/20 | Full Moon Hike | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | |
| 08/07/20 | Universe In The Park | William O'Brien State Park | |
| 08/15/20 | S'mores Stories: Night-Time Animals | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 08/21/20 - 08/22/20 | Dark Sky Festival | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | |
| 08/22/20 | DL and the Clean Starts | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 09/02/20 | Full Moon Hike | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | |
| 09/19/20 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Northern Bass, Sunset Concert | Itasca State Park | |
| 09/26/20 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Jim and Molly Bauer | Itasca State Park |