Full Moon: Hunt the Moon at Hadley Valley
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: All ages.
Contact: 815-722-9301
Location: Hadley Valley — Gougar Road Access
Event details
Every full moon tells a story of tides, time and seasonal changes. Join us across Will County for a night where science and wonder meet beneath the glow of the moon. October is the hunter’s moon — a time when the fields are clear and hunters have a clear shot to provide meat for winter. Join us on a hike as we hunt for sights and sounds of wildlife under the moonlight while learning about hunting practices of the past. End the evening around a campfire with a story or two with time to scope out the moon!
This program is part of our full moon program series. Other program dates and locations are as follows:
- Nov. 22 at Isle a la Cache
- Dec. 23 at Prairie Bluff
Stayed tuned for more full moon programs throughout 2026.
Event requirements
Registration required by Friday, Oct. 23: 815-722-9301.
Please bring your own camp chair should you wish to sit around the fire; binoculars are welcome.
Be prepared to walk up to 2.5 miles on crushed limestone trails. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.