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Hike the Lights: Bonfire Night in Muskegon

October 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A glowing tent surrounded by string lights at night during the Hike the Lights Bonfire Night event at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park.

Photo credit: Pexels/Matheus Bertelli

Description

Enjoy a cozy fall evening at Muskegon Luge’s Hike the Lights: Bonfire Night. Families can enjoy guided hikes, $10 zip line runs, gear demos with Earth’s Edge, and bonfires in the fire garden. Kids will love roasting hot dogs and s’mores by the fire, and dogs are welcome too.

Event cost: Free admission; $10 per zip line run; roasting kits and drinks available for purchase

Event times: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18

Additional Information

Website: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1244699524366739&set=a.569816851855013

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

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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