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

Saturday, May 10

Saturday, May 10

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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, May 10

Saturday, May 10

Explore! North Shore: Full Moon Hike at Ward Reservation

Charles W. Ward Reservation | Andover

Join The Trustees for a moonlit hike up Holt Hill and some fun Full Moon stories!

Saturday, May 10

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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, May 11

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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, May 11

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Take in beautiful full moon views from Planter's Hill.

Sunday, May 11

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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, May 12

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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, May 12

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Take in beautiful full moon views from Planter's Hill.

Monday, May 12

deCordova by Moonlight – Flower Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Enjoy a Moonlight Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park!

Monday, May 12

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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, May 12

Monday, May 12

Full Moon Owl Prowl at Lyman Reserve

Lyman Reserve | Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham

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

Monday, May 12

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, June 8

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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, June 8

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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, June 9

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Take in beautiful full moon views from Planter's Hill.

Monday, June 9

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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, June 9

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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.

Tuesday, June 10

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Take in beautiful full moon views from Planter's Hill.

Tuesday, June 10

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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.

Tuesday, June 10

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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.

Wednesday, June 11

Full Moon Owl Prowl at Lyman Reserve

Lyman Reserve | Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham

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

Wednesday, June 11

Wednesday, June 11

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.oin us for an exciting evening under the

Wednesday, June 11

Wednesday, June 11

deCordova by Moonlight – Strawberry Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Enjoy a full moon tour through the sculpture park!

Tuesday, July 8

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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.

Tuesday, July 8

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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.

Wednesday, July 9

Wednesday, July 9

Full Moon Paddle on Tully Lake with Adventure East

Tully Lake Campground | Royalston

Join Adventure East for an exciting evening under the stars as you enjoy paddling on calm flat waters lit by the full moon.

Wednesday, July 9

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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.

Wednesday, July 9

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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.

Wednesday, July 9

Wednesday, July 9

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Take in beautiful full moon views from Planter's Hill this summer.

Thursday, July 10

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.

Thursday, July 10

Thursday, July 10

deCordova by Moonlight – Buck Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Enjoy a full moon tour through the sculpture park!

Thursday, July 10

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Take in beautiful full moon views from Planter's Hill this summer.

Thursday, August 7

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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 7

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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 7

Thursday, August 7

deCordova by Moonlight – Sturgeon Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Enjoy a Moonlight Tour at deCordova!

Friday, August 8

Full Moon Paddle on Tully Lake with Adventure East

Tully Lake Campground | Royalston

Join Adventure East for an exciting evening under the stars as you enjoy paddling on calm flat waters lit by the full moon.

Friday, August 8

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Castle Hill 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 8

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Castle Hill 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 8

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Take in beautiful full moon views from Planter's Hill this summer.

Saturday, August 9

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.oin us for an exciting evening under the

Saturday, August 9

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Take in beautiful full moon views from Planter's Hill this summer.

Sunday, September 7

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.

Tuesday, October 7

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.

Wednesday, November 5

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.

Thursday, December 4

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.

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