Full Moon & Halloween Luminary Hike
A family-friendly evening hike with luminaries, crafts, s'mores, and hot cocoa.
Event Description Celebrate the magic of a full moon and the fun of Halloween with an evening of family-friendly outdoor adventure! Join Dane County Parks, the Ice Age Trail Alliance, and Verona Public Library for a special Full Moon & Halloween Luminary Hike at Badger Prairie County Park. Enjoy a self-guided, at your own pace, one-mile loop hike along the Ice Age Trail, illuminated by festive luminaries. Meet Monty, the Ice Age Trail mammoth mascot, decorate your own walking stick and warm up with s’mores, hot cocoa, and cider at the Badger Prairie Park shelter. Stop by the Verona Public Library parking lot to create a moon-themed craft. Event Date & Time Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Event Location & Logistics Badger Prairie County Park and Verona Public Library Parking: Available at both Badger Prairie Park and Verona Public Library. Restrooms: Indoor restrooms available at the library; portable restroom available at the park. This event is FREE and open to all ages! Please note: This is an outdoor event, so dress for the weather and trail conditions. As the hike takes place at dusk and the sun sets around 6:00 p.m., participants are encouraged to bring a headlamp or flashlight. To help ensure a comfortable experience for all guests, please leave dogs at home for this event. RSVP is not required but encouraged to help us better plan! RSVP HERE: Sign Up | Lussier Family Heritage Center Accessibility and Language Access: All Terrain Wheelchair can be reserved for free for this event – email heritagecenter@danecounty.gov . Dane County Parks, along with Ice Age Trail Alliance and Verona Public Library, are committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified. Rain date will be October 27th, 2026. Mammoth Hike Challenge participants will earn 5 bonus miles for attending. Questions: contact heritagecenter@danecounty.gov .
