Harvest Festival at the Littleton Museum
As autumn settles in and leaves begin to fall, the Littleton community will gather to celebrate the season at the Annual Harvest Festival, taking place on October 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This beloved event transforms the museum grounds into a vibrant space filled with festive fall activities, including a pumpkin patch, games, and seasonal treats.
A Blend of Fun and History
The Harvest Festival not only embraces classic fall festivities but also dives into historical traditions, allowing attendees to engage with life as it was in the 1860s and 1890s. According to Jennifer Small, Senior Events Coordinator at the Littleton Museum, “The Harvest Festival brings the community together to enjoy the autumn season while experiencing history through demonstrations, activities, and the museum’s unique settings.”
Activities to Enjoy
Guests can look forward to:
- Wagon rides and live music
- A toddler hay bale maze
- Historical demonstrations
- 1890s carnival games and curiosities in the curio tent
Small adds, “I love seeing visitors learning about the past through the engaging activities, from the historical demonstrations to the carnival styled on 1890s traveling carnivals. They’re connecting with the lives of people in the past in a very special way.”
Important Information
While admission to the Harvest Festival is free, costs are associated with certain activities such as wagon rides, carnival games, snacks, and pumpkin purchases. Proceeds support the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum, aiding in funding programs at both the library and the museum.
Small emphasizes the festival’s role in community engagement: “Events like the Harvest Festival give the community an opportunity to connect with local history in an approachable and engaging way.”
For further details, visit the Harvest Festival webpage.
