Night Hikes

Night Hikes

Each year, the New Canaan Nature Center offers a number of Night Hikes for families. These fan-favorite activities include:

Night of 1,000 Fireflies – Sold Out

Saturday, July 11th
7:00pm-9:00pm

Come and enjoy the magic of a midsummer night at the New Canaan Nature Center. Join our Naturalists as we search for woodland creatures (wiggly worms & aquatic amphibians) and other enchanted mysteries of the night. Delight in the awe-inspiring beauty of our meadows aglow with the soft light of 1,000+ fireflies!

Price: $15/person

Creatures of the Night Hike

Saturday, August 22
7:30pm-9:00pm

How do your nighttime senses compare to those of the nocturnal animals at NCNC?

Come find out! Join us for an interactive sensory night hike adventure and try your hand at our naturalist-led challenges. First, we’ll put your night vision to the test to discover if you can see as well as an owl in the dark. Then we’ll focus on your sense of smell, hearing, and touch! This program will also include the opportunity to meet a couple of the nature center’s nocturnal animal ambassadors up close and personal. We’ll wrap up the night with one of our favorite summer activities… roasting marshmallows around the campfire!

Price: $15/person

Registration Coming Soon! 

Owl Moon Night Hike

January 2027
7:00pm-8:30pm

Let the full moon be our guide as we explore the night and unravel the mysteries of our nocturnal neighbors- the owl. Join us to discover how owls use their senses to navigate the night. Up for a challenge? “Give a hoot,” test your owl call to see if we can bring our feathered friends closer! We hope to see you there!

Price: $15/person