Saturday June Moonlight Paddle

This popular event is perfect for a date night, a family outing, or an adventure with friends. All skill levels welcome. Please Dress For The Weather. Headlamps and drinking water recommended. We will be paddling down stream to Milford's Central Park and back.
Time posted is 1/2 hour before the launch time. There could be a long line to get your boat.

2025 Dates - Launch Time, Sunset, Moonrise, Leave from park by.

Saturday, June 7 - 7:30pm, 9:06pm, 6:00 pm, 11:00 pm
Friday, July 4 - 7:30pm, 9:11 pm, 3:49 pm, 11:00 pm
Saturday, July 5 - 7:30pm, 9:11 pm, 4:53 pm, 11:00 pm
Friday, August 8 - 7:30pm, 8:42 pm, 8:43 pm, 11:00 pm
Saturday, August 9 - 7:30pm, 8:41 pm, 9:10 pm, 11:00 pm
Friday, September 5 - 7:00pm, 7:58 pm, 7:11 pm, 10:30pm
Saturday, September 6 - 7:00pm, 7:56 pm, 7:35 pm, 10:30 pm
Friday, October 3 - 6:00pm, 7:09 pm, 5:35 pm, 9:30 pm
Saturday, October 4- 6:00pm, 7:07 pm, 5:59 pm, 9:30 pm

August 8 & 9 is the Milford Memories Art Fair - no shuttles available due to Central Park being closed to vehicle traffic. You MUST paddle back upstream to Heavners.

Price per person:
Canoe $65 (Seats 2 People)
Tandem Kayak $65 (Seats 2 People)
Single Kayak $40
Personal Boat $25
During normal business hours Heavners is a free public launch. As this is an after-hours private event with additional staffing requirements, Heavners charges a fee for all personal boats.

Bonfire after the paddle for socializing.
Pre-registration is recommended – walk-ins are subject to availability. Visit https://heavnercanoe.com/moonlight to complete the registration form or call (248) 685-2379. Especially if you want a kayak. Those who pre-registered will receive their boat first.

Fine Print:
Space is limited. Any remaining boats and tandem kayaks are available on a first come, first serve basis at the time of the event. • Dinner is NOT included in the price. • If you do not already have a State Recreation Passport, it is available for purchase.

In the case of severe weather (i.e. high winds, thunderstorm or tornado watch or warning, sustained periods of heavy rain), Heavners will cancel the event. You will receive an email and/or phone call and/or text to inform you of the cancellation at least two hours before the scheduled event. You may choose to receive a full refund, transfer your reservation to any future event, or receive a credit in the full amount of your payment for future use on any rental. These funds never expire.

If the weather looks bad and you haven't heard anything then call Heavner's before you leave your home to see if it's been canceled.

If your plans change and you are unable to come, please contact Heavners 24 hours in advance for a full refund or reschedule. Same day cancellations can receive a 50% refund, reschedule for any future date, or receive credit in the full amount of your payment for future use on any rental. These funds never expire.