Fall Forest Fest

Join us from 10am – 4pm on the first two weekends in October for our Fall Forest Fest celebration!

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Cost Included with admission

Join us from 10am – 4pm on the first two weekends in October for our Fall Forest Fest celebration!

Dates:
Saturday, October 5th
Sunday, October 6th
Saturday, October 12th
Sunday, October 13th

Fall Forest Fest at the Holden Arboretum is a delightful outdoor celebration of the season, offering a wide range of family-friendly activities amidst the stunning autumn scenery.

Guests can enjoy fall color while they cozy up by the fire for a marshmallow roast, and engage in fun crafts. The event also features a hay bale obstacle course for kids, a variety of food trucks serving delicious seasonal treats, and refreshing drinks. Seasonal displays throughout the arboretum enhance the festive atmosphere, making it a perfect outing to embrace the beauty of fall.

Beer Tasting

Back this year is a favorite activity, Flannels and Flights, a ticketed event featuring a taste of seasonal brews. This event will take place on the first two Saturdays of October. Drink tickets may be purchased in advance, and include three 2oz pours of seasonal beers.

Buy Flannels and Flights drink tickets.

Plan your Visit

Saturday, October 5th

Wagon rides
Lawn games
Off the Griddle food truck
Seasonal crafts and photo ops
S’mores making
Flannels and Flights Beer Tasting
Learn about green careers

Sunday, October 6th

Lawn games
CLE Chicken food truck
Seasonal crafts and photo ops
S’mores making

Saturday, October 12th

Lawn games
CLE Chicken food truck
The Bus Stop food truck
Seasonal crafts and photo ops
Marshmallow roast
Flannels and Flights Beer Tasting

Sunday, October 13th

Lawn games
The Dawg Bowl food truck
The Bus Stop food truck
Seasonal crafts and photo ops
Marshmallow roast

Learn about Green Careers!

On Saturday, October 5th, learn about meaningful opportunities in green industries. Representatives from the following education centers will be onsite to answer questions:

Cuyahoga Community College – Plant Science & Landscape Technology
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Davey Tree
Hiram College-LSI
Holden Forests & Gardens – Green Corps

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