Fall for Fun!

Autumn in the Garden offers a cornucopia of fun festive activities for visitors of all ages with Scarecrows in the Garden, Fest-of-Ale, the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival and more.

Scarecrows in the Garden

Oct. 1 – Nov. 1: Scarecrows in the Garden returns to the Garden this fall, celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a full month of colorful, handmade scarecrows scattered throughout the Garden.

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Fall Family Fun

Weekends, Oct. 3–Nov. 1: Enjoy sensory and art activities focusing on the wonderful fall season, providing children with the opportunity to learn about pumpkins, gourds and more.

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Goblins in the Garden

Oct. 18: Show off your child’s Halloween costume on the Goblin’s Runway, participate in fall family activities and enjoy train rides, all while exploring Scarecrows in the Garden.

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Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival

October 22: Join us and enjoy exciting entertainment, festive ales, clever crafts and delicious food as teams of amateur carvers compete for prizes during this ticketed event.

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Fest-of-Ale

Thursdays in October: Join us after 5 p.m. on Thursdays and explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls (Bring a flashlight!) while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment

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Scarecrows in the Garden

Find dozens of creations by area schools, artists, designers and families are perched throughout the Southern Seasons and Children’s gardens.

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Great Pumpkin-Carving Contest

An annual favorite, watch as contestants compete for the most creative pumpkin heads in the Garden during Fest-of-Ale!

Goblins in the Garden

Show off the kids’ Halloween costumes on the Goblin Runway, and participate in fall-themed art activities.

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Storza Woods

Enjoy an autumn walk through Storza Woods as the changing leaves of tulip poplars and maples fill the forest with a palette of gorgeous fall color.

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