2 days of Fall festival fun for the whole family!

Admission & Tickets

Admission to the festival is FREE. You are welcome to come and wander the park, take personal photos, and visit our vendors and exhibitors.

Activity Wristbands will be required to participate in games and other activities. Activity Wristbands may be purchased in advance via online presales or via direct sales during the event at the ticket tents located in our north and south parking lots. You may purchase a Saturday Wristband, a Sunday Wristband, or a Weekend Pass Wristband that will allow you to participate in activities on both Saturday and Sunday.

Wagon Ride Load Time Tickets will be required to participate in the wagon ride. These load time tickets are for specific days and ride times and may only be used for the purchased load time (e.g. Saturday 11:30 am). Please be sure to be present at the Wagon Loading Area on Evergreen Street at the south end of the park and be ready to ride at your designated load time so you don’t miss this unique experience! We will not be able to accommodate late arrivals or load time transfers/exchanges. You may purchase these in advance online while supplies last.

Be on the lookout for upcoming notices about Early Bird and NDC Member Discounts as well as Family Bundles so you can be sure to get the best deal for your family!

Note: We will not offer refunds for Activity Wristbands, Wagon Load time Tickets, pumpkins, or other items purchased at the festival. Your festival purchases are considered a donation toward general operations of the Nature Discovery Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We thank you for your support!

Featured Activities

Horse Drawn Wagon Ride

Virtual Costume Contest

Festival Games

  • Can Crunch
  • Candy Corn Can Toss
  • Corn Hole Toss
  • Duck Pond
  • Haystack Hunt
  • Lollipop Hedgehog
  • Pumpkin Bowling
  • Pumpkinhead Bean Bag Toss
  • Pumpkin Push
  • Pumpkin Ring Toss
  • Rat-Tac-Toe
  • Spiderweb Bean Bag Toss
  • Touch & Guess Boxes

Other Activities

  • Seasonal Crafts
  • Face Painting
  • Moonwalk
  • Obstacle Course
  • Rope Bridge
  • Axe Throwing
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Food Trucks & Other Food Vendors

  • We’ll update the site once they are finalized, but you can expect family friendly food options including meals, sweet treats, and hopefully some nostalgic Fall festival fare.

Vendors & Exhibitors

  • We’ll update the site once of a few more of our vendors and exhibitors are set. We typically have local small businesses represented (selling books, toys, candles, accessories, etc.) as well as local environmental organizations.

Pumpkin Sales & Curbside Pumpkin Pick Up

Pumpkins may be purchased at the Pumpkin Tent on the front lawn during the event Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. We’ll have mini-pumpkins and gourds, pie pumpkins, jack-o-lantern pumpkins, and a HUGE pumpkin for sale. Stop by the pumpkin patch and Pumpkin Tent for exact pricing.

We will be offering optional Curbside Pumpkin Pick-up again this year. If you opt for this service, we’ll label your purchased pumpkins and set them aside for pick up when you are ready to leave the event. Just drive south on Newcastle alongside the park and stop in the designated Pumpkin Pick Up Area and we’ll bring your pre-purchased pumpkins to your car.

2025 Pumpkin Patch Sponsors

Pumpkin Sponsor

Coming soon

Vine Sponsors

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Seed Sponsors

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Harvest Host Sponsors

Coming soon