Adventures after dark
Minnesota State Parks and Trails are beautiful at all times of day and night. Want to do something different this evening or this weekend? 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
04/22/18 | Sakatah Lake State Park | |
04/28/18 | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
04/29/18 | Sibley State Park | |
05/06/18 | Glacial Lakes State Trail-Spicer | |
05/06/18 | Interstate State Park | |
05/06/18 | Glacial Lakes State Trail-Spicer | |
05/07/18 | Luce Line State Trail | |
05/12/18 | Glacial Lakes State Park | |
05/12/18 | Upper Sioux Agency State Park | |
05/13/18 | Lac qui Parle State Park | |
05/19/18 | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail | |
05/26/18 | Interstate State Park | |
05/26/18 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
05/26/18 | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
05/26/18 | Sibley State Park | |
05/26/18 | William O'Brien State Park | |
06/09/18 | Glacial Lakes State Park | |
06/15/18 | Upper Sioux Agency State Park | |
06/15/18 - 09/07/18 | St. Croix State Park | |
06/21/18 - 06/22/18 | Whitewater State Park | |
06/23/18 | Interstate State Park | |
07/07/18 | William O'Brien State Park | |
07/07/18 | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
07/14/18 | Afton State Park | |
07/14/18 | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
07/14/18 | Glacial Lakes State Park | |
07/27/18 | Sibley State Park | |
07/28/18 | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
08/03/18 | Upper Sioux Agency State Park | |
08/04/18 | Afton State Park | |
08/04/18 | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
08/11/18 | McCarthy Beach State Park | |
08/11/18 | William O'Brien State Park | |
08/11/18 | Glacial Lakes State Park | |
08/18/18 | Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park | |
08/25/18 | Camden State Park | |
09/02/18 | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
09/08/18 | Glacial Lakes State Park | |
10/13/18 | Glacial Lakes State Park |