Fest-of-Ale

Explore Scarecrows in the Garden by flashlight Thursday - Saturday during a beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales from cashless bars (credit cards only) and live music.

Thursdays – Saturdays in October, explore the city’s most beautiful urban oasis during cool autumn evenings at Fest-of-Ale. Tickets available 5 – 7 p.m. The last Fest-of-Ale will take place Saturday, October 19.

Enjoy festive entertainment, live music, specialty brews and more while exploring Scarecrows in the Garden by flashlight during this ale-themed after-hours social. See the entertainment line-up here.

Members Free
Guest Passes Accepted
Cashless Bars (credit cards only)

Please note: For your safety, areas of the Garden may be closed at dusk.

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Dinner at Longleaf

Enjoy dinner in the beautiful Garden restaurant Longleaf during Fest-of-Ale. Reservations not required, but recommended.

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Scarecrows
in the Garden

Through Nov. 3: Enjoy discovering creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, by flashlight during the evening hours of Fest-of-Ale.

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The Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival

Oct. 24: Enjoy drinks, seasonal nosh and live entertainment as carvers compete for the most creative pumpkin at stations throughout the Garden.

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