Please Note: Evening programs are not occurring during the 2022 summer season due to COVID-19. For a full list of revised services, please click here.
Yosemite National Park offers a range of natural and cultural history programs that will enrich your experience while in the park. Check out the Yosemite Guide to see what programs fit into your plans.
The Night Prowl is an exciting adventure that will take you on a walk through the woods in Yosemite at night. One of our Interpretive Naturalists will guide you along unpaved trails and share their knowledge with you on a variety of topics ranging from nocturnal animals and their unique adaptations, to night time navigation, to Yosemite’s fascinating plant life and herb lore. Whatever the topic for the evening, you are sure to find yourself stunned by the beauty and tranquility that can only be found by exploring Yosemite at night.
| When & Where | Program occurs within Yosemite Valley. Exact locations will be provided upon ticket purchase. Please check the Yosemite Guide for up-to-date inforamtion and offerings. |
| Duration | 1 - 1.5 hours |
| Reservations |
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser to book tickets online or call 888.413.8869 In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk. |
| Cost | $10.00 per participant |
| Participants | Space is strictly limited to 25 participants. |
| What to Bring | Please dress for the weather including comfortable, close-toed footwear. As evening temperatures are much cooler than daytime temperatures, we suggest you bring warmer layers. In the winter, we advise you to wear appropriate clothing including multiple layers, waterproof outer layer, hat, gloves, and snow or hiking boots. In addition, please bring water, snacks, and a flashlight (red light recommended). Some or all of this program will occur in the dark, without flashlights. |
| Accessibility | We can accommodate various special needs with advance notice. We have assistive listening devices for those who are hard of hearing or, potentially, an interpreter for participants who are Deaf. If possible, please inform us of any needs before the program. |
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellations may occur due to safety concerns or adverse weather conditions. Cancellations will not occur until program start time and only onsite. Rain or snow is not a guarantee of cancellation. In the case of cancellation, you are encouraged to book another day or receive a refund at any Tour & Activity Desk. |
Take a cosmic voyage as you lay beneath the stars in Yosemite Valley. On this stargazing experience, you’ll learn about the heavens, the moon, the Milky Way galaxy, meteors, constellations, comets, and all the folklore that follows. This unique program allows you to see Yosemite at night and as never before. This program is offered as a walking tour of the night sky in Yosemite Valley in fall, winter and spring. Great for all ages.
| When & Where |
Program occurs in Yosemite Valley. Exact location will be provided upon ticket purchase. Please check the Yosemite Guide for up-to-date information and offerings. |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Reservations |
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser to book tickets online or call 888.413.8869 In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk. |
| Cost | $10.00 per participant |
| Participants | Space is strictly limited to 100 participants during the summer. When offered as a walking tour, space is strictly limited to 35 participants. |
| What to Bring |
Please dress for the weather including comfortable, close-toed footwear. As evening temperatures are much cooler than daytime temperatures, we suggest you bring warmer layers. In addition, please bring water, snacks, and a flashlight. Summer Winter |
| Accessibility | We can accommodate various special needs with advance notice. We have assistive listening devices for those who are hard of hearing or, potentially, an interpreter for participants who are Deaf. The program is wheelchair accessible. If possible, please inform us of any needs before the program. |
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellations may occur due to safety concerns or adverse weather conditions. Cancellations will not occur until program start time and only onsite. Rain or snow is not a guarantee of cancellation. In the case of cancellation, you are encouraged to book another day or receive a refund at any Tour & Activity Desk. |
Join a Yosemite Hospitality interpretive naturalist on a bus tour to Glacier Point where you will enjoy an astronomy program under the stars at one of the best stargazing locations in California. Available June through September, Sunday to Thursday - conditions permitting.
| When & Where |
Program departs Yosemite Valley Lodge at 7:00 pm via a bus service to Glacier Point, which is approximately one-hour driving time from Yosemite Valley. Please check the Yosemite Guide for up-to-date information and offerings. |
| Duration | 4 Hour |
| Sign-up | Advanced registration is required. You can purchase your tickets at any Tour & Activity Desk or call 888.413.8869. Tickets cannot be purchased at time of program. |
| Cost |
Adult: $67.00 |
| What to Bring | Please dress for the weather including comfortable, close-toed footwear. As evening temperatures are much cooler than daytime temperatures, we suggest you bring warmer layers. In the winter, we advise you to wear appropriate clothing including multiple layers, waterproof outer layer, hat, gloves, and snow or hiking boots. In addition, please bring water, snacks, and a flashlight. |
| Accessibility | We can accommodate various special needs with advance notice. We have assistive listening devices for those who are hard of hearing or, potentially, an interpreter for participants who are Deaf. The program is wheelchair accessible. If possible, please inform us of any needs before the program. |
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellations may occur due to safety concerns or adverse weather conditions. Cancellations will not occur until program start time and only onsite. Rain or snow is not a guarantee of cancellation. In the case of cancellation, you are encouraged to book another day or receive a refund at any Tour & Activity Desk. |
During the warmer months, evening presentations are held at the amphitheaters at Curry Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge. In the winter, they’re held indoors at Yosemite Valley Lodge. The free programs are typically one hour long, and reservations are not needed. Please check the Yosemite Guide for up-to-date information and offerings.
Remember to bring warm layers as evenings are typically cool, even in the summer. You'll also want to bring a flashlight.
With advance notice, we can accommodate various special needs—including providing assisted listening devices and sign language interpreters when they’re available. All programs are wheelchair accessible.
Short days and cool nights create the perfect season for old-fashioned evenings of fireside gatherings. The setting for the Fireside Storytelling program is beside the beautiful fireplace in The Ahwahnee Great Lounge. Guests of all ages can relax for an hour of stories of Yosemite's Cultural and natural history.
| Time of Year | Thursdays: October - February |
| When & Where |
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Ahwahnee Great Lounge |
| Price | FREE |
View the Yosemite Guide for specific dates offered each week!
Explore Yosemite’s cemetery with a Yosemite Hospitality interpretive naturalist. Discover the graves and historical stories of Florence Hutchings, Galen Clark, George Anderson, and other important Yosemite stewards! More stories will be told by the fireside after walking tours.
Check out our Upcoming Events Calendar during October for more details.
