Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries
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It ran Sep 12–Nov 1, 2026.
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Hicks Nurseries hosts its 51st annual Fall Festival, a family tradition featuring free admission and parking plus tons of free activities including lawn games, meet-and-greets with Otto the Ghost, an animated Halloween walkthrough story, and the new Skeleton Estate Garden. Families can explore thousands of pumpkins and mums, shop the new Fall Festival Market with specialty boutiques, enjoy seasonal food favorites like cider donuts and fresh-roasted corn, and upgrade with an all-access wristband for additional crafts and maze activities. Special events throughout the season include a giant pumpkin weigh-off, pet costume parade, live music, and themed weekends.
Upcoming events
Nov 14–Dec 31 (Daily during store hours, in the Christmas Gallery)
Nov 27–Dec 13 (Brass band Fri Nov 27 then Sat and Sun 12-3pm; carolers Fri Nov 27 4-8pm then Sat 4-8pm, Sun 4-6pm)
Nov 27–Dec 23 (Daily, November 27 to December 23. Weekdays 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm; weekends and November 27, 10 am-1 pm and 2-6 pm)
Free; bring your own camera
Other things on
Nov 14–Dec 31 (Daily during store hours, in the Christmas Gallery)
Nov 27–Dec 13 (Brass band Fri Nov 27 then Sat and Sun 12-3pm; carolers Fri Nov 27 4-8pm then Sat 4-8pm, Sun 4-6pm)