Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills to Hold History and Harvest Celebration

Greenwood Gardens, at 274 Old Short Hills Road in Short Hills, will host its second annual annual History and Harvest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 12 to 5 p.m. This festive event is a family-oriented celebration of the fall season and local history.

The event, held just inside the garden gate in the magnificent sycamore allée, features food, craft vendors and educational exhibits. Hands-on activities include making caramel apples, bird feeders and floral arrangements, as well as cookie decorating.
Enjoy non-stop music by local musicians, Stepping Out, with Steve Lerhroff and Friends and Poets Section.

Pony rides will run from 1 pm to 4 pm. Take a family photo with a festive backdrop. Come have your face painted, join in a potato sack race, and the Great Apple Hunt (for those 10 and under at 12:45 p.m. and 3 p.m.) and more.

Greenwood Gardens, a 28-acre public garden, formerly a private estate, opened to the public in April, 2013. Greenwood Gardens is a non-profit cultural and historic site whose mission is to preserve and celebrate its unique history and exquisite landscape for the education and enjoyment of the public.

Greenwood’s founders, Sofia and Peter Blanchard III will be present to welcome visitors. Come early and sign up for a garden tour with Peter. See the Art In Nature Sculpture exhibit, featuring 38 contemporary sculptures throughout the garden.
Reduced price tickets are available until Oct. 10, at $20 per family and $5 single ticket.

After October 10, and at the door, the cost will be $30 per family, or $10 single ticket. Most activities are included. Complimentary on-site valet parking will be available. For additional information or to purchase tickets, click here greenwoodgardens.org and select Programs and Events, or call 973-258-4026.

Information courtesy of Vicki Johnson. Photo courtesy of the Greenwood Gardens Facebook page.