It’s the Yerkes’ Annual Candlelight Walk through 2,000 candles! Friday, October 23rd & Saturday, 24th from 7-9:30 pm. Our wild yet manicured 50-acre Olmsted arboretum will be illuminated like an autumnal constellation. Discover the wonders of nature and enjoy an unforgettable night beneath the stars. Free shuttle to & from WB School. Fun, educational stations along the trails and inside the observatory. Big dome candlelit inside the observatory!
- $15 for adults 19 years old and up. $10 for kids 18 years old and under.
- This event is rain or shine, but tickets are flexible. If plans change, you are welcome to attend the other night instead.
- All parking for the event is at Williams Bay High School (500 West Geneva Street). There is no on-site parking at Yerkes. Complimentary shuttle rides will run continuously between the school and Yerkes Observatory from 7-9:30 pm.
- This is a self-guided, drop-in event. You may arrive anytime after 7 pm and stay as long as you like until the last shuttle departs at 9:30 pm. There will be opportunities along the path to learn more about Yerkes, nature, and the night sky, but there are no guided tours during the Candlelight Walk.
- The Candlelight Walk does not include the use of the telescopes in the building, though all will be welcome to come inside to see the Great Refractor telescope and dome.