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, September 28

Thursday, September 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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Thursday, September 28

Thursday, September 28

CraneExplorer Hike: 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, September 28

Full Moon Hike: Peaked Mountain

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Thursday, September 28

Thursday, September 28

Full Moon Wonder: Harvest Moon

Long Point Wildlife Refuge | West Tisbury

Celebrate the full Harvest Moon with a tranquil hike and delicious s'mores roasted over a beach bonfire at Long Point Wildlife Refuge.

Friday, September 29

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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Friday, September 29

CraneExplorer Hike: 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, September 29

Full Moon Hikes at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Celebrate the full moon with a special evening hike guided by lunar light & led by Appleton staff.

Friday, September 29

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

This event has sold out.

Friday, September 29

Harvest Moon at Lyman Reserve

Lyman Reserve | Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham

Enjoy the moonlight over Buttermilk Bay

Friday, September 29

Full Harvest Moon Hike at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm | Dover

Experience Powisset Farm under the light of the full moon!

Friday, September 29

Full Moon Hike at Ward Reservation

Charles W. Ward Reservation | Andover

Join Within Wildlight for a mindful hike up Holt Hill and center yourself with a guided meditation

Friday, September 29

Full “Harvest” Moon Hike with Aimee Gelinas at Notchview!

Notchview | Windsor

Full Moon Hike with the renowned Aimee Gelinas!

Saturday, September 30

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

This event has sold out.

Friday, October 27

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Friday, October 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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Saturday, October 28

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Saturday, October 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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Saturday, October 28

Saturday, October 28

Full Moon Plant Meditation

Boston Community Gardens | Boston

Celebrate the Hunter's Moon with a guided meditation in an enchanting community garden.

Saturday, October 28

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the full moon!

Saturday, October 28

Full Moon & Folklore Walk at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

A moonlit trek in the fields of Appleton with folklore, stories & teachings about the very special presence that is our moon.

Saturday, October 28

Halloween Full Moon Wonder: Hunter's Moon

Long Point Wildlife Refuge | West Tisbury

It's no trick - we want to treat you to a Halloween full moon hike and bonfire at Long Point Wildlife Refuge!

Saturday, October 28

Saturday, October 28

Full Hunter's Moon: Lyman Reserve

Lyman Reserve | Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham

Join us under the stars for the Full Hunter's Moon

Saturday, October 28

Spooky Full Hunter's Moon Hike at Chestnut Hill Farm

Chestnut Hill Farm | Southborough

Experience Chestnut Hill Farm under the light of the Full Moon!

Sunday, October 29

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Sunday, October 29

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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Sunday, October 29

Sunday, October 29

Full Moon Owl Prowl at Fruitlands

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

We are taking to the trails of the Fruitlands Museum to see who-who-who might be out and about in the dark night woods.

Sunday, October 29

Sunday, October 29

Full Moon Tours at deCordova

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Museum Guides will lead you through the Park under the light of the full moon! 

Sunday, October 29

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the full moon!

Sunday, October 29

Full Moon Hike at Ward Reservation

Charles W. Ward Reservation | Andover

Join Within Wildlight for a mindful hike up Holt Hill and center yourself with a guided meditation

Sunday, October 29

Spooky Full Hunter's Moon Hike at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm | Dover

Join us for a special evening hike under the Full Hunter’s Moon, where we will discover all things spooky by moonlight.

Sunday, October 29

Full Moon Hike: Peaked Mountain

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Sunday, October 29

Full Moon Hike: Notchview Reservation

Notchview | Windsor

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Sunday, November 12

Sunday, November 12

Candlelit Hike & Meditation at Ward Reservation

Charles W. Ward Reservation | Andover

Warm up this fall with a hike up Holt Hill and center yourself with a guided meditation at the top.

Saturday, November 25

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Saturday, November 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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Saturday, November 25

Full Moon & Folklore Walk at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

A moonlit trek in the fields of Appleton with folklore, stories & teachings about the very special presence that is our moon.

Sunday, November 26

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Sunday, November 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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Sunday, November 26

Full Beaver Moon Hike at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm | Dover

Experience Powisset Farm under the light of the full moon!

Sunday, November 26

Full Beaver Moon Hike at Chestnut Hill Farm

Chestnut Hill Farm | Southborough

Experience Chestnut Hill Farm under the light of the Full Moon!

Monday, November 27

Full Moon Tours at deCordova

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Museum Guides will lead you through the Park under the light of the full moon! 

Monday, November 27

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the full moon!

Monday, November 27

Full Beaver Moon Hike at Lyman Reserve

Lyman Reserve | Bourne, Plymouth & Wareham

Explore trails under the moonlight at Lyman Reserve

Monday, November 27

Full Beaver Moon at Slocums River Reserve

Slocum’s River Reserve | Dartmouth

Explore trails under the moonlight at Slocums River Reserve

Tuesday, November 28

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the full moon!

Tuesday, November 28

Full Moon Hike: Peaked Mountain

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Tuesday, November 28

Full Moon Hike: Notchview Reservation

Notchview | Windsor

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Tuesday, December 26

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Tuesday, December 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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Tuesday, December 26

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the full moon!

Tuesday, December 26

Full Moon Hike: Notchview Reservation

Notchview | Windsor

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Tuesday, December 26

Full Cold Moon Hike at East Over Reservation

East Over Reservation | Rochester

Explore trails under the moonlight at East Over Reservation

Wednesday, December 27

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Wednesday, December 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 of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Wednesday, December 27

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the full moon!

Wednesday, December 27

Full Moon Hike: Peaked Mountain

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Thursday, December 28

Full Moon & Folklore Walk at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

A moonlit trek in the fields of Appleton with folklore, stories & teachings about the very special presence that is our moon.

Thursday, January 25

Full Moon Tours at deCordova

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Museum Guides will lead you through the Park under the light of the full moon! 

Thursday, January 25

Full Wolf Moon Hike at Slocums River Reserve

Slocum’s River Reserve | Dartmouth

Explore trails under the moonlight at Slocums River Reserve

Saturday, February 24

Full Moon Tours at deCordova

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Museum Guides will lead you through the Park under the light of the full moon! 

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