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Full Moon Night Hike at Heritage Park

October 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Full Moon Night Hike at Farmington Hills Nature Center

Photo credit: City of Farmington Hills

Description

Explore Heritage Park after dark on a guided night hike. Families can look for nocturnal animals, listen to forest sounds, and enjoy the glow of the full moon.

Event cost: $3 per person; optional hayride and campfire add-on for $5 (with cider and s’mores available for purchase)

Event times: 8-9 p.m. Oct. 24

Additional Information

Website: https://mifarmingtonhillsweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=264790003

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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