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

Friday, January 2

Friday, January 2

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, January 2

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, January 3

Saturday, January 3

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

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

Saturday, January 3

Saturday, January 3

Full Moon Owl Prowl at Lyman Reserve

Lyman Reserve | Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham

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

Saturday, January 3

Saturday, January 3

deCordova by Moonlight – Wolf Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Experience the magic of deCordova under the glow of January’s Wolf Moon!

Saturday, January 3

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.

Saturday, January 3

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, January 3

Full Moon Snowshoe 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, January 13

Tuesday, January 13

Full Moon Hike at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm | Dover

Start the new year under the light of the Wolf Moon!

Saturday, January 31

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.

Saturday, January 31

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, February 1

Sunday, February 1

deCordova by Moonlight – Snow Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Experience deCordova illuminated by February's Snow Moon on a magical after-hours tour!

Sunday, February 1

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, February 1

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, February 1

Full Moon Hike at Fruitlands

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

History comes to light under the full moon!

Sunday, March 1

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, March 1

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, March 1

Full Moon Snowshoe 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.

Monday, March 2

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, March 2

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.

Tuesday, March 3

Tuesday, March 3

deCordova by Moonlight – Worm Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Join us for a magical after-hours tour of deCordova illuminated by the full moon!

Tuesday, March 3

Full Moon Hike at Fruitlands

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

History comes to light under the full moon!

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We are taking to the trails and dunes to see who-who-who might be out and about in the woods and dunes.

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