The Children's Museum in Easton

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009 (Our rain date is Sunday, September 27)

Time: 11 am- 4 pm

What better way to get ready for the fall season then with our very own Scarecrow Stomp! Bring an old or outgrown pants and shirt to stuff, and make a scarecrow to take home (we'll provide the stuffings!). Bring an old pillow case, cloth sack or purchase a burlap sack from us for a dollar and help us go green (instead of plastic bags we used to use for the head)!

That's not all we have planned! Press some apple cider, crank the handle of our old fashioned wringer washer, hang your socks out to dry, and dress up like a "country bumpkin". Not to mention the lively folk music! It's a great family-fun event!

Admission to the Scarecrow Stomp is:
• $4 per person for members
• $8 per person for non-members
with a family maximum of $30 (at same address)

Admission includes all Scarecrow Stomp activities and admission to the Museum’s interactive exhibits. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Call ahead in the event of inclement weather.

Please limit to: 1 Adult sized scarecrow per family or a couple of kid sized scarecrows. Remember, your scarecrow needs space to ride home in your car with you!

For more information and tips on how to make a super scarecrow click here.

At Home Fall Activities

How to make a leaf rubbing
Here are some quick tips on how to make a leaf rubbing from about.com:

1. Collect fall leaves of all shapes and sizes as you explore.

2. On a piece of plain white paper, position leaves vein side up in a pattern that you find pleasing.
3. Lay another sheet of plain white paper over the top of the leaves.

4. Select the crayons that you would like to use to create your rubbing and peel off the paper wrappers.

5. Turn a crayon on its side and gently rub over the top sheet of paper.

6. The leaf images will magically appear on the paper! Experiment with different crayon colors and leaf arrangements.

Check out this site for more fun fall activities!

Recommended fall fun reading

Apples and Pumpkins: by Anne Rockwell

Read about a young girl who loves going to the Cornstock Farm to pick apples and pumpkins in this fall celebratory book.

Fall Foliage Fun for the Family!

Go apple-picking, pumpkin-picking and on a fun hayride through Keith's Farm located in Acushnet, Massachusetts. Keith's Farm is currently one of the largest operational farms in the southeastern Massachusetts area. The fall season is one of its busiest times! Open in the fall for apple-picking, pumpkin-picking and a hayride, it’s a local favorite. Along with squash and other veggies, you’ll walk away with a variety of delicious things that the kids will have a load of fun picking! Keith's Farm is located at 1149 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743.

You can call them at 508-763-2622 for hours of operation and other information.

If your family enjoys locally grown, delicious fruits and vegetable, then Ward's Berry Farm in Sharon, MA is the place for you! Ward's Berry Farm has a popular roadside market featuring the finest in fruits & vegetables. Their specialties include home-baked goods, artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, homemade jams & fruit baskets made to order. They also have a sandwich counter & deli, smoothie bar with soft serve ice cream & slush. Especially for the fall they have a corn maze and hay pyramid that the kids will have a blast getting lost in. They are located at 614 South Main Street, Sharon, MA.

Click here for more information on Ward's Berry Farm.

Wanna do something fun with the whole family right here in Easton? Well, the Natural Resource Trust of Easton is having their 36th annual NRT Harvest and Crafts Fair Sunday, October 4th, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Their will be many entertainers, raffles, food booths, and over 100 juried crafters on site selling locally crafted goods. Families are also invited to visit the farm animals, learn about the organization, and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Admission is $7 per adult ($5 member with coupon) and $1 per child.

For more information on the Fair or on the NRT check out their website here.