35th Annual Candlelight Walk Through the Ancient Redwoods

Friday, December 6th & Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 4pm-5:30pm & 6pm-7:30pm

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Candlelight Walk!

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

Title Sponsor

Redwood Sponsors

Guardian Sponsors

About the event

Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) invites the public to the 35th Annual Candlelight Walk Through the Ancient Redwoods on Dec. 6 and 7 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. each night. This popular fundraising event benefits RPC and the parks it supports, including Redwood National and State Parks. Attendance is limited to 300 guests per night, and tickets tend to sell out quickly.

The event, held in partnership with California State Parks and the National Park Service, features a walk through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park’s ADA-accessible Revelation Trail, lit by luminaria. Local storytellers will share winter, holiday, and redwood-themed stories. After the walk, participants can enjoy hot cider and cookies at the visitor center. A silent auction will also be held to support RPC. Pets are not permitted.

  • Dates: Dec. 6 & 7, 2024
  • Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.)
  • Location: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
  • Tickets:
  • Additional Info: Tickets are non-refundable. The event will take place rain or shine.

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

  • The Malaney Family
  • Nick & Lisa Rail

Silver Sponsors

  • American Back Country
  • Pauli-Shaw Insurance Agency
  • Recology

Bronze Sponsor

  • Hambro Recycling

Luminaire Sponsor

  • Specialties Plus

In-kind Donors

  • Susan Andrews
  • Elk Meadow Cabins
  • Fisherman’s
  • Hiouchi Cafe
  • Impact
  • The Johnsteen Company
  • Marlo’s Restaurant
  • Ranger Doug
  • Ready to Burn
  • Rumiano Cheese Company
  • Schmidt’s House of Jambalaya
  • Sock Guy

FAQ’s

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Candlelight Walk event:

Who do I contact for questions?

Are there Candlelight Walk posters, magnets and pins available for purchase?

Posters with the Candlelight Walk logo as well as pins, stickers, magnets and keychains are available in the RPC Store.  All proceeds support Redwood National and State Parks.

What else can I do to support Redwood Parks?

Take part in the Candlelight Walk online auction!  Also, you can check out our Projects Page and consider Donating or Leaving a Legacy to help us do more. 

How can I do more to support Prairie Creek Redwoods and all of Redwood National and State Parks?

Redwood Parks Conservancy is the official non-profit partner for these parks and other local public lands. You can donate at https://www.redwoodparksconservancy.org/donate-rpc