Is regular October too humdrum, but haunted houses too creepy-crawly? Come to the Zoo for Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore! ZooBoo is a fun family experience for itty-bitty ghouls and goblins as well as the bigger kids. October weather means active animals, colorful foliage and a new season to explore. Combine that with […]
The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is picture-perfect during peak leaf peeping season. Grab your camera and capture the beauty and bounty of the season on this guided tour. This class is open to all ages and abilities. Please bring your own cameras (film, digital, and smartphones are all welcome). We will meet […]
Thursday - Sunday in October take the iconic Haunted Hayride through Conner Prairie’s grounds where you will encounter frights around every corner...including the Headless Horseman himself!Enjoy the Trail of Terror, our path through the corn field filled with elevated frights for those who dare to be scaredThe Perilous PlungeFestive fall-themed activities for the whole familyBarrel […]
The spooky, not scary, spectacle returns to The Garden at Newfields for the fifth season of fall fun. Get ready to experience a revitalized spectacle at Mischief Manor featuring glowing gourds galore, alongside your favorite friendly spirits, The Three Graces. Once again, expect to journey through fog-filled forests along The Pumpkin Path of Peril and feel the […]
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented on alternate Friday sessions. Refreshments provided. Meets in Nature Center parking lot on Fridays at 9 a.m. Free! No registration required. Participants are required to participate in […]
Come get WILD with us while exploring The Garden at Newfields. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, go on a nature hunt, read a story and do an art activity. Wee Wonders in the Wild is a fun-filled class experience specially designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers; younger siblings are welcome as […]
Throughout the fall, The Garden at Newfields is home to a fleet of fang-tastic monsters all designed by local artists. Crunch through fallen leaves and take in cornucopias of colorful gourds and pumpkins but keep a close eye out for monstrous ghosts, ghouls, and goblins that are hiding in plain sight. This year, artists designed […]
Pack yourself a picnic and enjoy lunch al fresco on the final Friday of each month in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. After lunch, join a member of Newfields' Education staff and a special guest to learn about their favorite spot in Fairbanks Park. SCHEDULE Friday, July 26 Friday, August 30 Friday, September 27 Friday, October […]
Is regular October too humdrum, but haunted houses too creepy-crawly? Come to the Zoo for Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore! ZooBoo is a fun family experience for itty-bitty ghouls and goblins as well as the bigger kids. October weather means active animals, colorful foliage and a new season to explore. Combine that with […]
