NEW Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival – Nature Discovery Center

SAVE THE DATE!

2026 Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

October 17th & 18th from 11a – 4p

Pumpkins • Games • Activities • Crafts • Vendors • Exhibitors • Live Animals • Costume Contest

• Food Trucks

2 days of Fall festival fun for the whole family rain or shine!

We are excited about the festival and look forward to seeing everyone out enjoying the park and all of the activities we have planned for you, taking photos in the pumpkin patch, and hopefully taking pumpkins home by the wagon load!

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 starting Tuesday September 1, 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. Family Bundles will also be sold, giving you more bang for your buck.

NDC Members, BEFORE you make any purchases, be sure to check your email for details on how to take advantage of your NDC Member Discount and other member perks at our Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch!

Note: We will not offer refunds for Activity Wristbands, 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!

Get Your Early Bird Tickets

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.

2026 Event Sponsorship Opportunities

We welcome the sponsorship of local organizations and businesses. Please use the following links to learn more about our opportunities for 2026 and to make your donation today.

View our 2026 Event Sponsor Packet

Become a Sponsor Today

2026 Prospective Event Vendors & Exhibitors

We welcome local organizations and businesses to serve as vendors and exhibitors during our festival. Preference is given to those who provide products and services that align with our educational mission and our desire to connect people with nature. Please use the following links to download a vendor agreement or to make an inquiry about becoming an exhibitor or vendor.

Download our 2026 Vendor Agreement

Inquire About Becoming a Vendor or Exhibitor Today

We’re excited to have the early support of the following sponsors for 2026