Richfield Historical Society

Luminary Walk - November 2, 2024

The Richfield Historical/Nature Park was abuzz with activities for the 3rd Luminary Walk. Two trails, a .5 mile one and a .99 mile one were illuminated for those who wanted to venture out on a night hike. Visitors gathered around three bonfires -- one by the Pioneer Homestead and two near the Nature Park pavillion. Carved jack-o-lanterns greeted you throughout the grounds. Strands of lights shimmered over the Coney Creek as you walked the long trail.

Those who visited the Motz Log Cabin were treated to free popcorn; free maple cotton candy was available to visitors to the Messer Log Barn. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, ice cream and nachos could be purchased as well as a glowstick to light up the night. An apple donated by Rim's Edge Orchard was a nice snack at the food pavillion. It was a good time and perfect weather to enjoy the Park at night as well as catch up on the news from friends or relatives. Many families found this to be a fun, free activity with their leashed pet and the baby in the stroller or wagon.

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Enjoying a Bonfire Before Dark	Waiting for Hot Chocolate
Keeping Visitors Safe as They Cross the Road	Light Shimmering Over Coney Creek
Maple Cotton Candy in the Log Barn	Free Popcorn in the Log Cabin
Chairman of Luminary Walk	Jack O'Lanterns Light the Trail

A Big Thank You to:
* DCA for its generous sponsorship
* Rim's Edge Orchard -- donation of apples and apple cider
* Wagner Pumpkin Farm - donation of pumpkins
* Marcus Theaters - donation of popcorn
* All who attended
* Valuable volunteers

Mark Your Calendar for the Luminary Walk on November 1, 2025

Comments on Facebook about the 2024 Luminary Walk:

"Our family loved it with 2 kiddos! The carved pumpkin faces were a hit. Thank you."

"This was our first year going, we had a good sized group and we all said we will be back again! So cute and fun!"

"I want to thank all the volunteers! This was an amazing event. One of the best luminary walks I have been on."

"Another great event. Very enjoyable evening and loved seeing the amount of people there. The addional jack o lanterns were fun, the hanging lights by the creek were beautiful and the trail redesign worked out great. Hopefully you can continue to have the same great weather. Excellent job!"