09/25/2026
Crescent City / Redwoods KOA Holiday Visit California California State Parks
37th Annual Candlelight Walk Returns to Redwood National & State Parks Nov. 6 & 7, 2026
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. – Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) is excited to announce that the 37th Annual Candlelight Walk Through the Ancient Redwoods will take place Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. each night. This timed-entry, self-guided event features two groups per night—Group 1 at 4 p.m. and Group 2 at 6 p.m.—allowing guests to experience the magic of the redwoods in an intimate, safe setting.
Strolling along Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park’s ADA-accessible Revelation and Redwood Access Trails, visitors will be enchanted by twinkling string lights, hear traditional and Indigenous stories from local storytellers, and enjoy hot c***r and cookies. Pets are not permitted.
Check-in will take place at the booth outside the Prairie Creek Visitor Center prior to your timed entry.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10 a.m. PDT on Eventbrite. Admission is $30 per person, and children 12 and under attend free (each child must have a ticket). Attendance is limited to 300 guests per night, and tickets often sell out quickly.
Event Details
Dates: Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7, 2026
Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes before each entry)
Location: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy, Orick, CA 95555
Tickets: $30 per person; children 12 and under free
On Sale: Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10 a.m. PST on Eventbrite
Additional Info: Tickets are non-refundable. The event takes place rain or shine.
For more information, visit bit.ly/candlelight-walk.
About Redwood Parks Conservancy
Redwood Parks Conservancy is an official nonprofit partner of Redwood National and State Parks and surrounding public lands. It supports park projects, educational programs, and visitor services to inspire preservation, stewardship, and appreciation of these iconic landscapes.
