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
Scroll table right to see more »03/23/19 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
04/19/19 | Sibley State Park | |
05/04/19 | Sibley State Park | |
05/25/19 | Tettegouche State Park | |
05/26/19 | Itasca State Park | |
06/07/19 | Upper Sioux Agency State Park | |
06/08/19 | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
06/13/19 | Interstate State Park | |
06/16/19 | Itasca State Park | |
06/17/19 | Sibley State Park | |
06/21/19 | Lake Maria State Park | |
06/29/19 | Nerstrand Big Woods State Park | |
07/02/19 | Sibley State Park | |
07/12/19 | Upper Sioux Agency State Park | |
07/13/19 | Tettegouche State Park | |
07/13/19 | Lake Maria State Park | |
07/14/19 | Itasca State Park | |
07/19/19 | Father Hennepin State Park | |
07/20/19 | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
08/03/19 | Camden State Park | |
08/09/19 | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
08/10/19 | Tettegouche State Park | |
08/15/19 | Sibley State Park | |
08/16/19 - 08/18/19 | McCarthy Beach State Park | |
08/17/19 | Itasca State Park |