Fall in Bloom at Daniel Stowe Conservancy

As summer fades and the air turns crisp, Daniel Stowe Conservancy transforms into a breathtaking escape. Brilliant shades of gold, amber and crimson sweep across the gardens and trails, creating the perfect backdrop for autumnal adventures, Insta-worthy snapshots and connecting with nature during the most beautiful time of year. Fall at Stowe is more than just beautiful—it’s buzzing with excitement. From festive family-friendly festivals and trunk-or-treating to nature walks and hands-on workshops to all things delightfully spooky, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re here to soak in the scenery in our breathtaking Gardens, discover new traditions or simply spend time outdoors on our scenic trails, this season promises unforgettable moments surrounded by nature’s finest colors.

Our immense gratitude goes out to Enbridge for sponsoring Fall at Stowe:

Plan Your Fall Visit

Visit Scarecrow Hollow

Exhibit runs Saturday, September 27-Friday, October 31 | Garden Admission or Membership

In autumn, our Lost Hollow Children’s Garden transforms to Scarecrow Hollow, a delightful collection of creatively-designed scarecrows crafted by our community. These scarecrows can be silly, spooky or anything in between and visitors can vote throughout the month to crown three scarecrows “Best in Crow”!

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Our immense gratitude goes out to Go Gaston NC for sponsoring Scarecrow Hollow:

Spookeasy at Farmhouse

Friday evenings in October beginning Oct. 10 | 5-8 p.m.

Join us each Friday evening in October 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 Margarita and more!). It’s the perfect fall Friday evening leading up to Halloween!

Special Events:

Trivia in the Spookeasy on Friday, October 17
Costume Contest on Halloween (Friday, October 31)

View the Menu

The Purple People Eater

Vodka, Lemonade, Blue Curacao, Grenadine, Eyeball

The Bad Apple

Gin, Apple Cider, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Sea Salt Caramel Rim

Midnight Margarita

Blanco Tequila, Lime, Pomegranate, Blueberry, Agave Syrup

The Devil’s Share

Bourbon, OJ, Lime, Ginger, Maple Syrup

Haunted Hayride

Bourbon, Cranberry, Pomegranate, Apple Cider, Cinnamon

Blood Orange Sangria

Pinot Grigio, Spiced Rum, Blood Orange, Berries

Cars + Coffee Trunk-or-Treat

Sunday, October 19 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Free | The Garden Pavilion Parking Lot

All makes and models are welcome 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, break out your costume, bring some candy and be ready for Halloween excitement from the littles as this is a lead-in to our Bootanical Halloween event. No pre-registration is required and all participants who bring a vehicle will receive free passes to visit the Gardens at Stowe. Stop at the Trailhead Store on your way down to the meet and mention you’re here for Trunk-or-Treat to receive a discount on your beverage!

Bootanical

Sunday, October 19 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Garden Admission or Membership* | The Garden Pavilion

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 The Gardens! We invite the whole family our for some seasonal fun activity stations, strolling our fan-favorite Scarecrow Hollow exhibit, bringing your sweet tooth for a scary-sweet Boo Bites Sweets Market inside our Great Hall and taking in the beauty of The Gardens in fall. No pre-registration necessary.

*Children in costume and members get in free!

Our immense gratitude goes out to GSM Services for sponsoring Bootanical!

Harvest Market

Sunday, October 19 | 12-5 p.m. | Free | The Farmhouse Garden Center

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.