Events

Friday, October 17| 5-8 p.m. | Free to enter!  Join us Friday evenings in October (starting October 10) for Stowe’s first Spookeasy, a perfectly witchy cocktail pop-up at The Farmhouse Garden Center. Feast your eyes on fall decor, spooky vibes and fresh Farmhouse finds while you enjoy delicious specialty cocktails (like The Bad Apple, Midnight

Saturday, October 18 | 8-10 a.m. | Garden Pavilion | $15 member, $32 non-member  Are you ready to learn some new photography skills? From beginners to the seasoned pro come spend some time in nature with professional photographer Nelson Stegall at Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Loosely related to Forest Bathing practices, these two-hour walks are focused

Sunday, October 19 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Free!  All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off their rides and chat with fellow enthusiasts. This is a family-friendly meet, and we encourage you to decorate your vehicle "trunk-or-treat" style and be ready for Halloween

Sunday, October 19 | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Trailhead Store | $25  Start your morning with creativity and connection at Coffee + Crafts, a recurring class held at Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Each session features a new hands-on craft project, guided by instructors, with all materials provided—no prior experience needed. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of

Sunday, October 19 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | The Gardens at Stowe  Join us for some Halloween fun that's more delightful than frightful at Bootanical! This year, the new Prairie Castle Playground inspired a fairy tale-themed day of exploration in nature, so look closely: you might find some fairies, princesses and kings around

Sunday, October 19 | 11 a.m. - Noon | The Gardens at Stowe - Levine Pavilion | $15 (includes admission to The Gardens!) Create your very own unique, handmade fall décor in this crafting workshop! Using medium-sized birdhouse gourds, beautiful autumnal dried flowers in a variety of shades, and guidance from a Stowe staff member,

Sunday, October 19 | 12-5 p.m. | The Farmhouse Garden Center | Free  Celebrate autumn with seasonal food and gifts at our Harvest Market on Sunday, October 19 from 12–5 p.m. at the Farmhouse Garden Center! Browse local vendors and artisan goods surrounded by the serene nature at the Village at Stowe. Make it a full

Sunday, October 19 | 1-2 p.m. | The Gardens at Stowe - Levine Pavilion | $40 (includes admission to The Gardens!) Remember summer's vibrancy and create your own one-of-a-kind piece of thoughtful, hand-crafted fall decor by preserving a dried butterfly sample from our Butterfly Bungalow! You'll design a stunning framed display in this guided workshop:

Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. twice a month August-November at The Trailhead Store picnic area.  No registration is required; just stop by The Trailhead

Thursday, October 23 | Noon-1 p.m. | Garden Pavilion | Pricing varies; see below Join us at Daniel Stowe Conservancy for Rooted in Knowledge: Lunch ’n Learn, a monthly series designed to nourish both your body and your mind. Over the lunch hour, enjoy engaging talks from Conservancy staff, guest experts and community partners as

Friday, October 24| 5-8 p.m. | Free to enter!  Join us Friday evenings in October (starting October 10) for Stowe’s first Spookeasy, a perfectly witchy cocktail pop-up at The Farmhouse Garden Center. Feast your eyes on fall decor, spooky vibes and fresh Farmhouse finds while you enjoy delicious specialty cocktails (like The Bad Apple, Midnight

Friday, October 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | $15/members; $20/non-members  Settle in by the fire as night falls and enjoy an evening of spine-tingling tales and eerie folklore. Surrounded by the crackle of the flames and the dark woods beyond, we’ll share classic spooky stories that capture the spirit of the season.

Join us on this three-hour journey to unplug, slow down and reconnect with yourself and the natural world around you. Forest Bathing (also known as the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku) invites you to explore the natural world using your five senses. This is not a hike or naturalist walk; it’s a meditative, guided wander in

Friday, October 31| 5-8 p.m. | Free to enter!  Join us Friday evenings in October (starting October 10) for Stowe’s first Spookeasy, a perfectly witchy cocktail pop-up at The Farmhouse Garden Center. Feast your eyes on fall decor, spooky vibes and fresh Farmhouse finds while you enjoy delicious specialty cocktails (like The Bad Apple, Midnight