Full Moon & Halloween Luminary Hike

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, 1-mile loop hike along the Ice Age Trail, illuminated by festive luminaries. 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.

Cost: FREE
Ages: ALL 

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.

Mammoth Hike Challenge participants will earn 5 bonus miles for attending.

Accessibility and Language Access:

• All Terrain Wheelchair can be reserved for free for this event - email heritagecenter@danecounty.gov. 
• Flush toliets available at the Verona Public Library 
• Portable Toliet available at the park shelter 
• Our department is 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. 

Raindate will be October 27th, 2026.