Candlelight Events
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Fall Candlelight Hike
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Listen to the Autumn night sounds as you enjoy a self-guided walk on torch-lit trails.
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Fall Harvest Festival
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The Fall Harvest Festival starts at 3:00 p.m. with carving pumpkins at the Peterson Shelter. Followed by a short pumpkin candlelight hike and concludes with live music at the shelter.
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Harvest Hike
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Get outdoors and enjoy a fall evening hike! Walk the tiki-torch-lit trails. Listen to live music. Warm up with delicious treats -free chili, desserts, and hot beverages.
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Walking Stick Creation
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Are you joining the Fall Harvest Hike and ready to make your own walking stick? Learn how walking sticks, staffs, and canes were used in the past, then select and personalize a walking stick.
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Summer Candlelight Hike
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Here’s your chance to spend a summer’s eve along the shores of Lake Michigan.
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Summer Solstice Celebration
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Celebrate the longest day of the year with an evening of cosmic wonder and reflection.
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Spring Candlelight Hike
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Spring is a great time to get outdoors at night to hear frogs, see stars, and take in the woodland scents.
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Candlelight Walk
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Join us for the spring candlelight walk on the City of Merrill/Council Grounds shared trail.
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Candlelight Hike and Ski
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Hike, snowshoe or ski a 1.5-mile torchlit trail, warm up around a roaring campfire, and gaze up at the stars.
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Candlelight Snowshoe/Hike
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Hike or snowshoe the .4 mile long Basswood Trail, starting at the fire-pit. Experience the magic of a candle-lit trail or just hang around the bonfire.