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, May 29

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

Friday, May 29

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, May 30

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, May 30

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, May 30

Saturday, May 30

Once in a Blue Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

Enjoy World's End under the light of the blue moon full moon!

Sunday, May 31

Sunday, May 31

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, June 27

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.

Monday, June 29

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!

Monday, June 29

Monday, June 29

deCordova by Moonlight – Strawberry Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

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

Monday, June 29

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

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

Saturday, July 25

Saturday, July 25

Full Moon Kayak with Adventure East

Tully Lake Campground | Royalston

Join Adventure East for a guided full moon paddle on the quiet, flat waters of Tully Lake.

Tuesday, July 28

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, July 29

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!

Wednesday, July 29

Wednesday, July 29

deCordova by Moonlight – Buck Moon

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

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

Wednesday, July 29

Full Moon Hike at World's End

World’s End | Hingham

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

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!

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.

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.

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, 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.

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