Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 5:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Eats n’ Treats patio area Pumpkin Village isn’t complete without our members! Join us for a special evening at Discovery Park of America and help add the finishing touches to one of the park’s favorite fall displays! Everything you need to create a festive, one-of-a-kind decoration will be...
Pumpkin Village Returns October 1-31 Step into the 1800s Settlement at Discovery Park of America this fall as Pumpkin Village transforms the historic setting into a cozy autumn haven. Explore festive displays filled with pumpkins and gourds, enjoy family-friendly activities like pumpkin bowling and the corn pit. Make memories the whole family will cherish and...
The 55th Annual Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival is back October 2–4. Spend the day browsing handcrafted finds, from pottery and jewelry to woodwork, art, holiday décor and more. Bring a friend, start your Christmas shopping early, and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend in Northwest Tennessee! 🛍️ 📍 Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee 🗓️ Friday & Saturday,...
The 55th Annual Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival is back October 2–4. Spend the day browsing handcrafted finds, from pottery and jewelry to woodwork, art, holiday décor and more. Bring a friend, start your Christmas shopping early, and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend in Northwest Tennessee! 🛍️ 📍 Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee 🗓️ Friday & Saturday,...
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Blacksmith Shop Enjoy a family-friendly fall event at Crafts & Mocktails: Fall Gnome Wood Burning, a hands-on experience open to ages 10 and up. Gather with family and friends to create your own autumn gnome while enjoying seasonal refreshments and a fun, creative atmosphere. Guests...
The 55th Annual Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival is back October 2–4. Spend the day browsing handcrafted finds, from pottery and jewelry to woodwork, art, holiday décor and more. Bring a friend, start your Christmas shopping early, and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend in Northwest Tennessee! 🛍️ 📍 Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee 🗓️ Friday & Saturday,...
Sunday, October 4, 2026 8 to 10 p.m. Location: Great Lawn Join Dr. Lionel Crews from the University of Tennessee at Martin Astronomy Department and the Discovery Park education team for an evening of stargazing and astronomy as Saturn reaches opposition. Guests will have the opportunity to observe Saturn during the planet’s best viewing...
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 6-8 p.m. Location: Train Depot Create a fall-inspired work of art while enjoying live music and the sunset over the pond. At this special Beyond the Brush event, guests will create a quilted pumpkin on canvas while enjoying an evening at the Train Depot. No artistic experience is necessary, and beginners...
Looking for the most unusual fall race in the world? Lace up for the 2026 Discovery Dash on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Discovery Park of America. This year, experience the 50-acre heritage park in full autumn splendor, complete with crisp fall air and The Settlement transformed into a festive Pumpkin Village. The route meanders...
Discovery Park of America invites homeschool families to continue the 2026 Homeschool Day season with another hands-on learning experience designed specifically for students. Homeschool Days offer two convenient session options, giving families flexibility when planning their day. October Theme: Early Settlers Examine the legacy of early explorers and frontiersmen like Christopher Columbus and David Crockett,...