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!
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Events calendar
Scroll table right to see more »03/22/24 | Astronomy Series: Celebrating the Equinox | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
03/30/24 | Secret in the Stars Escape Room | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
04/08/24 | See the Solar Eclipse! | Wild River State Park | |
04/08/24 | Solar Eclipse Viewing | Afton State Park | |
04/19/24 | Fly-Fishing for Beginners 4 Night Course | Whitewater State Park | |
04/26/24 | Fly-Fishing for Beginners 4 Night Course | Whitewater State Park | |
05/03/24 | Fly-Fishing for Beginners 4 Night Course | Whitewater State Park | |
05/10/24 | Fly-Fishing for Beginners 4 Night Course | Whitewater State Park | |
06/16/24 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: R. Mark Fogelson | Itasca State Park | |
06/30/24 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: The Park Rapids Area Community Band | Itasca State Park | |
07/06/24 | Public Sky Observation | Frontenac State Park | |
07/07/24 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Caleigh | Itasca State Park | |
08/17/24 | Itasca's Evening Under the Pines: Basement Brass | Itasca State Park |