Full Moon Walks & Hikes

You will find a nighttime experience to remember.

Explore our properties by the light of the full moon and enjoy a nighttime experience that will create life-long memories. From kayak excursions, to dune walks, hikes, and more.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 27

deCordova by Moonlight – Sturgeon Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

See deCordova transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour!

Thursday, August 27

Thursday, August 27

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes on Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Thursday, August 27

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.

Thursday, August 27

Thursday, August 27

Full Moon Walk

Pope John Park II Park | Boston

Gather under the Sturgeon Full Moon with us!

Friday, August 28

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes on Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Friday, August 28

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.

Friday, August 28

Full Moon Hike

Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield

Join Ranger Robert for a guided full moon hike at Bartholomew's Cobble.

Friday, August 28

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience stunning views of the full moon from Planter's Hill.

Friday, August 28

Friday, August 28

Full Moon Creatures of the Night Hike at Lyman Reserve

Lyman Reserve | Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham

Search for nocturnal wildlife with us under the full moon at Lyman Reserve!

Saturday, August 29

Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East

Notchview | Windsor

Join Adventure East for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon.

Friday, September 25

Friday, September 25

deCordova by Moonlight – Harvest Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

See deCordova transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour!

Saturday, September 26

Full Moon Hike

Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield

Join Ranger Robert for a guided full moon hike at Bartholomew's Cobble.

Saturday, September 26

Full Moon Creatures of the Night Hike at Lyman Reserve

Lyman Reserve | Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham

Search for nocturnal wildlife with us under the full moon at Lyman Reserve!

Saturday, September 26

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.

Saturday, September 26

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes on Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Sunday, September 27

Full Moon Hike at Peaked Mountain with Adventure East

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Join Adventure East for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon.

Sunday, September 27

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience stunning views of the full moon from Planter's Hill.

Sunday, September 27

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.

Sunday, September 27

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes on Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Monday, October 12

Monday, October 12

Fall Foliage Hike with Adventure East

Chesterfield Gorge | Chesterfield

Join Adventure East for a relaxed, two hour guided hike through some of Western Massachusetts’ most beautiful fall landscapes.

Sunday, October 25

Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East

Notchview | Windsor

Join Adventure East for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon.

Sunday, October 25

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.

Sunday, October 25

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes on Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Monday, October 26

Full Moon Hike

Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield

Join Ranger Robert for a guided full moon hike at Bartholomew's Cobble.

Monday, October 26

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience stunning views of the full moon from Planter's Hill.

Monday, October 26

Monday, October 26

deCordova by Moonlight – Hunter's Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

See deCordova transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour!

Monday, October 26

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.

Monday, October 26

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes on Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Sunday, November 22

Full Moon Hike at Peaked Mountain with Adventure East

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Join Adventure East for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon.

Tuesday, November 24

Full Moon Hike

Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield

Join Ranger Robert for a guided full moon hike at Bartholomew's Cobble.

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