Fall Forest Fest
Join us from 10am – 4pm every weekend in October for our Fall Forest Fest celebration!
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Join us from 10am – 4pm every weekend in October for our Fall Forest Fest celebration!
Select weekend in October, visitors can expect to enjoy different food trucks, including Bubble Time Mobile Kitchen, The Dawg Bowl, Rabbit Food, Kountry Krunchins, Eat at the Bus Stop and Off the Griddle. Live performances will include not-so-spooky story time, palm and tarot card readings, and music by the CLE Wind Trio, Thomas Evanchuck, and Ed Purcell. Themed weekends are as follows:
- Fall Wagon Rides, Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th: Get a behind-the-scenes look at fall color with wagon rides throughout our gorgeous Display Garden.
- Costumes & Canines, Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th: Come in your favorite costumes, including your 4-legged friends.
- Professional Pumpkin Carving, Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd: The owner and lead carver of Illuminated Carves, Mike Pickett, will showcase his talents.
- Flannels & Flights, Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th: Don your favorite pattern and look forward to flights of fall beers and wine. (alcohol sales are only on Saturdays).
What to do this weekend
Along with the artistically decorated Hedge Collection which has been a staple for years, the grounds will feature seasonal vignettes at key locations on the campus. Greensward Tent Lawn will continue to be a main gathering hub of activity, hosting the Spellbound Stage, Graveyard Games and of course a dedicated photo op. Little goblins and ghouls can enjoy creating a craft in the Autumn Art Studio and discover an Apothecary filled with potions and charms in the area once known as Buckeye Bud’s Adventure Woods. Free with admission.
FAQs
Where are the activities located?
Check in at the welcome tent near the main trailhead. There will be maps and staff to assist you!
Will there be trick or treating?
We will have dog bones for our four-legged friends and popcorn balls at the Welcome tent near the trailhead. There will also be a limited candy selection inside the visitors center!
What activities are available for kids?
Little goblins and ghouls can enjoy creating a craft in the autumn art studio and discover an apothecary filled with potions and charms in the area once known as Buckeye Bud’s Adventure Woods.
Will there be a long line to enter?
We are expecting heavy traffic volume on our Fall Forest Fest Days. Arrive early and please be patient as we safely direct traffic into the parking areas.
We highly recommend purchasing tickets online before your visit!
Will the Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Emergent Tower be open?
Yes, they are included with your general admission ticket. Last entry for each will be 4:45pm. They are approximately 0.75 miles away from the visitors center.
Here’s more to explore at Holden Arboretum
Murch Canopy Walk
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Display Garden
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Grab + Go Café
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Kalberer Emergent Tower
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Corning Lake Trail
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Conifer Trail
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Old Valley Trail
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Buckeye Bud’s Adventure Woods
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