Fall Family Days @ Franconia

Soak up fall at Franconia with hayrides every weekend in October! Starting Sunday, October 4th and running through Halloween, visit Saturday or Sunday from 12-4PM and take a ride around the park! With other fun and family-friendly activities throughout the month, there is something for everyone! Read below for more details about specials dates.

Hayrides $5/person, first come first served.

Sunday, October 4th

Kick-off Day and Art & Farmers Market! Join us for the monthly Art & Farmers Market from 10AM-2PM and stick around for hayrides starting at 12PM and running until 4PM. Live music from Prairie Fire Choir and local surf rock band, The Swongos! PLUS The Crows will be hosting a clothing swap in Franconia’s Education Center from 10AM-2PM!

Saturday, October 10th

Join The Prairie Enthusiasts for a hands-on native flower and grass seed collection event from 1-4PM. Learn more about this special event here! All are welcome, no registration required. 

Saturday, October 31st

It’s a classic bring-the-whole-family Halloween party! Explore the park with a candy scavenger hunt, show off your costume (and maybe win a prize) in our human AND dog costume contests, and celebrate the end of the fall season! PLUS browse spooky art from local artists, take home a custom slime from Slime Duo’s slime bar ($10/slime), and meet some friendly folks from Northwoods Humane Society. 

SCHEDULE:
12PM – Hayrides start, running approximately every 15 minutes
1PM – Dog Costume Contest, with special judges from Northwoods Humane Society
2PM – Human Costume Contest (Franconia merch prize)