Enjoy parks by flickering candlelight. A variety of cross-country ski, snowshoe, hiking and walking trails, and distances, will be lit with hundreds of candles. Warm up with hot cocoa and crackling bonfires. Cocoa provided.
Dogs not allowed. Service animals permitted.
Dakota County Parks ski pass required for skiers.
Ages
All ages
Admission
$8/person, youth ages 5 and younger are free. Tickets on sale Dec. 1.
Locations
Thompson County Park
Walk around the lake and through the woods on candlelight hiking and snowshoe trails, and plowed walking paths. Bring your own snowshoes if desired.
Friday, Jan. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Spring Lake Park Reserve
Take in the stunning views of the Mississippi River as you enjoy candlelight cross-country ski trails and a plowed Mississippi River Greenway trail though the park. Bring your own ski equipment if desired (equipment rental not available).
Friday, Jan. 28, 6-9 p.m.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Enjoy award-winning cross-country ski trails, hiking and snowshoe trails, and plowed walking paths — all by candlelight. Bring your own equipment if desired. Cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment rental available by pre-reservation only. Equipment reservations available Dec. 1.
Friday, Feb. 11, 6-9 p.m.
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