Pumpkin scarecrows in the Adventure Garden

Scarecrows & Pumpkins

September 28–November 1, 2024

Various Times | At the Garden

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
Weekdays; 1:30–3 p.m.
Weekends; 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fall frights in your backyard

Take a spooky stroll through the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden Pop-Up this fall! Our fearsome and friendly scarecrows return to greet you in the Pop-Up and other locations around the Garden. Enjoy family favorites like the seasonal book box, puppet theater, and musical instruments, and explore a variety of specimens from the Cucurbit family—observing these pumpkins and gourds up close!

orange pumpkins lined up on haybales

Guided Activities with Teen Explainers

During guided programs, peek inside a pumpkin to discover even more about this fall fruit, and explore night-blooming plants while learning about their pollinator friends. Read an autumn tale from our book box or join us for story time with one of our teen Explainers. Then pot up your own festive fall plant to take home. Investigate the magic of mushrooms while you’re here, and create your own mushroom-based mycelium sculpture inspired by Wonderland: Curious Nature to grow at home.

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