Fall Harvest 2026
Free Activities
Free fun in the event field kicks off Sunday, October 4th!
No tickets or purchases required. Come enjoy the day!
The event field is open during Ashcombe's hours of operation:
Monday-Saturday: 10:00-6:00
Sunday: 10:00-4:00
Hayrides
Take a horse-drawn hayride through Ashcombe's property!
Hayrides are $7 per person, tickets purchased on site.
Weather permitting, hayrides will be in operation on Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Snack Shack
Enjoy a quick bite to eat at our Snack Shack!
Located at the entrance to the event field, the Snack Shack serves select grab-and-go drinks and snacks from our Country Café, Bakery, and Gourmet Department.
Open the following dates and times, while supplies last:
- 10/10 - 10:00-2:00 pm
- 10/12 - 10:00-2:00 pm
- 10/17 - 10:00-2:00 pm
- 10/24 - 10:00-2:00 pm
All Things Apple Gourmet Sampling
Saturday, October 10th to Monday, October 12th
Nothing says "Fall Harvest" quite like apples! Stop by the Gourmet Sampling Counter inside the main store for apple-themed, free samples.
Available 11:00-3:00 each day or while supplies last.
S'mores & Scarecrows
Saturday, October 10th, 4-6:30 pm
Get ready for this extra-special evening event! Join us on the field for s'mores over a campfire and making your own scarecrow!
Free games and activities are available for the whole family on the field, or purchase any of the below items on-site.
- $2 S'mores
- $20 Scarecrow (BYO Clothes)
- $25 Scarecrow (Clothing provided)
- $10 Kids Pansy Pumpkin Planter DIY Activity
- $7 Kids Paint-a-Pumpkin DIY Activity
Scarecrow kits prices are $25 for all materials (straw, clothes, pins, etc.) or $20 if you provide clothes for your scarecrow (other materials still included).
Available while supplies last. No registration required, but pre-registration available for pumpkin classes. See you on the field!
Kits & Classes Funday Monday
Monday, October 12th, 11:00-3:00 pm
Looking for a fun way to enjoy a day off of school? Join us for Kits & Classes! Stop by our event field for build-your own scarecrow kits, paint-a-pumpkin, and of course, free games and fun!
No registration required for field activities. Special classes may require registration. See more details below.
Activities & Pricing:
FREE - Games in the field (basketball game, giant billiards, football game, and many more), corn pit, kid's meadow maze, etc. Available 10:00-6:00 pm.
- $10 Kids Pansy Pumpkin Planter DIY Activity
- $7 Kids Paint-a-Pumpkin DIY Activity
- $20 Scarecrow (BYO Clothes)
- $25 Scarecrow (Clothing provided)
Scarecrow kits prices are $25 for all materials (straw, clothes, pins, etc.) or $20 if you provide clothes for your scarecrow (other materials still included).
No registration required for the above DIY classes, but pre-registration is available for pumpkin classes.
All Things Pumpkin Gourmet Sampling
Saturday, October 17th to Sunday, October 18th
Swing by the Gourmet Foods counter for free pumpkin-themed samplings! Located inside the main store, and available 11:00 to 3:00 pm each day or while supplies last.
Creatures & Classes
Saturday, October 17th, 11:00-3:00 pm
Join us for a few extra special events this day!
10:00-2:00 pm - Snack Shack Open
Located at the entrance to the Fall Harvest Field, stop by for snacks with our Country Café.
11:00-1:00 pm - Cathro's Critters will be visiting our Fall Harvest field with reptiles for kids of all ages to interact with. Animals include a small alligator, snakes, a bearded dragon, and more!
Free experience for all ages!
11:00 am - Pressed Flower Class - Pressed flowers - but make it dark and moody. Join Jen Vogelsong from Bits of Glory to create something beautiful! Your creation will be on a 5"x7" canvas, and all supplies are included. $15 per project, registration required. Click here to sign up!
11:00-3:00 pm - Kids Pumpkin Classes - Visit the Fall Harvest Field any time between 11:00 and 3:00 for these special Kids Pumpkin Activities! All materials are provided. Register in advance or purchase on-site while supplies last.
Pumpkin Painting - Children will have a dedicated space in the field with all supplies needed to paint a small pumpkin. Includes a small tray to carry home creations. $7 per project.
Pansy Pumpkin Planter - Pumpkins, carving tools, soil, and pansies to plant inside are all included in this signature fall kids class. $10 per project.
1:00 pm - Succulent Pumpkins - A great twist on a fall classic, top a pumpkin with succulents! All plants and materials provided for this adorable, fan-favorite decoration. $30 per project, registration required. Click here to sign up!
Pet Costume Social Media Contest
Saturday, October 17th to Monday, October 19th at noon
We want to see your best pet costumes! Starting on Saturday, October 17th and running through Monday, October 19th at noon, enter your picture-perfect pet for a chance to win a $50 Ashcombe gift card, AND have your pet be featured in our 2027 Cat Calendar!
Stay tuned to our social media (Facebook and Instagram) for your opportunity to submit a photo of your pet in this year's Halloween costume for a chance to win. Contest information will be posted on the morning of Saturday, October 17th.
Contest not affiliated with Instagram, Facebook, or Meta.
Trick or Treat Yummies Gourmet Sampling
Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th
Level up your trick or treat game with goodies from our Gourmet Department! Explore some favorites or find inspiration for your neighborhood with these free samples. Located at the Gourmet Sampling Counter, available 11:00-3:00 pm each day, while supplies last.
Purr-fect Pumpkin Adoption Event
Saturday, October 24th, 10:00-2:00 pm
Ready to welcome a feline friend to your home? Visit Loving Care Cat Rescue and adoptable kitties at this special event!
Located in the retail greenhouse at the main store.
Same-day adoptions may be possible if you submit an adoption application one week in advance and are preapproved.
All LCCR cats and kittens are altered, vaccinated for distemper & rabies, tested for FIV and FeLV, wormed, treated for fleas, and microchipped.
Kitty food donations appreciated. Don’t forget to ask about fostering while attending this event!
Kids' Trick or Treat & Costume Contest
Saturday, October 31st, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Go trick-or-treating in our store! Start at the registers, and follow the trail to 8 different locations, with a treat at each stop.
At one of the stops, enter to win the Kids' Costume Contest! Our Marketing team will be there to help you snap a photo for our team to review. Winner will be contacted by the end of the day and receive a special gift basket, with a special shout-out on our social media.
Photo release forms are required to enter contest. Available on-site, must be signed by a parent/guardian.
The Great Pumpkin Demolition
Sunday, November 1st, 11:00-2:00 pm
We're ending Fall Harvest with a bang this year... or maybe a smash! Dispose of your Halloween pumpkins with a celebration - slingshots, drops, smashes, and slides!
This event is free to attend. Bring you own pumpkins or purchase 5 for $5 while supplies last. Additional pumpkins may be purchased for $1 each.
Located in the field. Pumpkin purchases may be made at the entrance to the field.
In Our Store
Step inside the greenhouse for expertly-grown mums and pansies. Browse the gift shop for seasonal decor. Find your perfect pumpkin from our large selection of different sizes, shapes, and colors. Enjoy the best treats of the season including pumpkin whoopie pies, apple pie, apple & pumpkin donuts, & so much more!
Fall-themed Plant & Craft Classes
