2022 Fall Events in Palestine Texas (and nearby!)
Looking for some fun things to do this fall and Halloween in and around Palestine? This is not everything going on, but it is a lot! Be sure to check times/tickets for any attractions before going out, as times/ticket info may change. Happy Fall, yall!
NOTE: THIS LIST IS FROM 2022 SO IS NOT UP TO DATE
- Writer Steve Goen will be at the Redland’s Hotel swith his 12th book, Passenger Trains of Texas: Missouri Pacific.About the book: It’s 176 pages long, hard cover, and includes almost 200 B&W and color photos of various Missouri Pacific passenger trains that once operated across Texas including many that served Palestine until September 21, 1970 when the MoPac’s Texas Eagle last ran thru Palestine. The book is printed on 100 lb. high gloss paper and features artwork of the Texas Eagle on the cover. Trains included are the Sunshine Special, Texas Triangle, Texan, Gulf Coast Eagle, Orleanean, Valley Eagle, Pioneer, Southerner, Aztec Eagle, and both the Houston and San Antonio sections of the Texas Eagle which met each morning and evening in Palestine.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7, 2022
- Built 1878, and located just a stone’s throw away from downtown Palestine TX, lies one of the city’s most historic and infamous mansions. This Victorian home and National Texas Historic Landmark has a deep history, with stories of death, murder, and suicide. Back in the 1950’s the then-owner Mr. Bowers, murdered his wife Mary. As the police made their way up the path to enter the home, Mr. Bowers committed suicide. It’s believed that their spirits still linger, as well as several others who took their last breath here over the years.In addition to the 140+ year old home itself, there are several other buildings on the grounds, some of which are accessible, the servants quarters is the only building that cannot be accessed currently.This is an incredible building with so much history, and you will be one of the first people to investigate it!===PLEASE NOTE=== Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis, with only 20 for sale! This allows our guests to have a much more personable experience.Book securely online here: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/…/historic-bowers-mansion.
- It’s time to celebrate your favorite Fall Family Tradition at Yesterland Farm. Celebrate Fall With: Pumpkin Patch, Fall Photo-Ops, Corn Maze, Amazement Rides, Spooktacular Nights (Fri/Sat Oct.), & MORE! *pumpkins are weather dependent. Please note that availability may change! **pumpkin patch is available throughout the month of October while supplies last! Tickets here: https://www.yesterlandfarm.com/fall-pricing
Read a spooky tale as you walk the 0.5 mile Scenic Trail. Great for all ages! (Not TOO spooky). Approximately 30-45min.This Story Walk takes place along a short easy trail suitable for kids of all ages. It features “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams and illustrated by Megan Lloyd.Enjoy this slightly spooky tale as you hike the 0.5 mile Scenic Trail. (approximately 30-45min).It will run Friday October 7th through Monday Oct 31st . 6am-10pm daily. Self guided. **This event is FREE with Park Entry and is available during park operating hours**
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This trail is not suitable for strollers. Friendly dogs on a leash shorter than 6ft are welcome! Please clean up after your pet
- Corpse Grove Haunt– opens for the season this weekend from 7:30 to midnight on Saturday and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday. In addition to Saturday and Sunday hours, it will be open on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 14. Its last night will be Oct. 31 with extended hours. Adult tickets for one Corpse Grove “haunt” are $15 or $20 for two haunts. For the Mineola haunt, tickets are $12. There are also $35 VIP tickets which include admission to both haunts in Tyler and the Mineola haunt, along with an after-hours ghost hunt at the Tyler location. For children up to 12 years old, tickets for one Corpse Grove haunt are $7.50 or two haunts for $10. For the Mineola haunt, youth tickets are $6. More info here
SATURDAY OCTOBER 8th 2022
- Pumpkin Patch at Grace Church, Palestine- Join us all month long for family fun. Lots of events throughout, including Movie Nights, Drum Circles, Food Truck Festival, Touch-a-Truck, Fall Fest and more! See full details at palestinegrace.com/pumpkin
- Join us on Saturday Night on October 8th & 15th as we search with a Blacklight for scorpions and “sniff” for spiders! Blacklights are provided but feel free to bring your own as they are in limited supply. Closed-toed shoes are a MUST! When: Saturday October 8th & 15th promptly at 8:30 pm (give yourself time to find parking)
Where: Meet at the South Boat Ramp Parking Lot (Follow the arrows)- Learn about scorpions and other night time bugs that glow under black light, you never know what you might see! We encourage you to bring your own blacklight but the park will have a limited number to hand out. What to Bring: Blacklight if you have one, Bug Spray, Water. This short hike will begin at the South Boat Ramp Parking Lot and loop back around. Normal park entry fees apply – Bring exact cash for the self-pay or pay online prior to arrival. Please wear comfortable closed-toed walking shoes*Not suitable for strollers, Not suitable for pets**Trained service animals welcome, *If you are allergic to bees you may be allergic to scorpion stings.
- Dubbed “The best little airshow in Texas” the 23rd Annual Corsicana Airsho is on October 8, 2022. This year’s Airsho is dedicated to the memory of Col Candis Wells. She was a long-time supporter and active member of the Coyote Squadron as the Financial Officer and Co-Chair of the Airsho. She will live forever in our hearts. $10/person up to $20/carload with Active Military and Veterans free.
- Read a spooky tale as you walk the 0.5 mile Scenic Trail. Great for all ages! (Not TOO spooky). Approximately 30-45min.This Story Walk takes place along a short easy trail suitable for kids of all ages. It features “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams and illustrated by Megan Lloyd.Enjoy this slightly spooky tale as you hike the 0.5 mile Scenic Trail. (approximately 30-45min).It will run Friday October 7th through Monday Oct 31st . 6am-10pm daily. Self guided. **This event is FREE with Park Entry and is available during park operating hours**
This trail is not suitable for strollers. Friendly dogs on a leash shorter than 6ft are welcome! Please clean up after your pet
- World of Khaos Haunted House – Tyler, TX-Have you ever been to a Halloween haunted house that scared you so badly, just thinking of it gives you shivers? That’s what World of Khaos’ haunted houses in Tyler, TX are like. We go the extra the mile to tap into your deepest fears.Tickets: $20,VIP Fast Pass: $30. Other dates available. Tickets here
- Corpse Grove Haunt- opens for the season this weekend from 7:30 to midnight on Saturday and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday. In addition to Saturday and Sunday hours, it will be open on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 14. Its last night will be Oct. 31 with extended hours. Adult tickets for one Corpse Grove “haunt” are $15 or $20 for two haunts. For the Mineola haunt, tickets are $12. There are also $35 VIP tickets which include admission to both haunts in Tyler and the Mineola haunt, along with an after-hours ghost hunt at the Tyler location. For children up to 12 years old, tickets for one Corpse Grove haunt are $7.50 or two haunts for $10. For the Mineola haunt, youth tickets are $6. More info here
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Tyler: Rose City Music Festival- Tyler, TX- With music and cuisine from the best of our local restaurants and chefs crossing multiple cultures and tastes, Rose City Music Festival will be something for everyone.For the first year, the festival is going big with a musical line-up that spans generations and musical styles. Full lineup includes:Koe Wetzel – Stephenville’s Koe Wetzel plays Texas rock n’ roll with a country blend. Born and raised in East Texas, Koe Wetzel is rapidly gaining momentum in the Texas scene. The band brings a strong mixture of southern rock energy and East Texas charm.Nelly – Austin-born Nelly’s voice made him stand out in a 2000s rap landscape and has made his career blurring borders between hip-hop and other genres.Fritz Hager III, Untold Story. Tickets here
- Family Day in person is back at Tyler Museum of Art-1300 South Mahon Avenue, Tyler, TX-Looking for a family friendly adventure this weekend? Enjoy free art activities for the whole family and light refreshments. Family Day will be held every second Saturday of the month, see you soon!
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- World of Khaos Haunted House – Tyler, TX-Have you ever been to a Halloween haunted house that scared you so badly, just thinking of it gives you shivers? That’s what World of Khaos’ haunted houses in Tyler, TX are like. We go the extra the mile to tap into your deepest fears.Tickets: $20,VIP Fast Pass: $30. Other dates available. Tickets here
- Corpse Grove Haunt- opens for the season this weekend from 7:30 to midnight on Saturday and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday. In addition to Saturday and Sunday hours, it will be open on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 14. Its last night will be Oct. 31 with extended hours. Adult tickets for one Corpse Grove “haunt” are $15 or $20 for two haunts. For the Mineola haunt, tickets are $12. There are also $35 VIP tickets which include admission to both haunts in Tyler and the Mineola haunt, along with an after-hours ghost hunt at the Tyler location. For children up to 12 years old, tickets for one Corpse Grove haunt are $7.50 or two haunts for $10. For the Mineola haunt, youth tickets are $6. More info here
- Pumpkin Patch at Grace Church, Palestine- Join us all month long for family fun. Lots of events throughout, including Movie Nights, Drum Circles, Food Truck Festival, Touch-a-Truck, Fall Fest and more! See full details at palestinegrace.com/pumpkin
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- TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL 2022- October 13-16, 2022 –Since its beginning in 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has represented the spirit that brings Tyler together as a community. Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events – the Queen’s Coronation, Ribbon Cutting and Rose Presentation, the Queen’s Tea, and the Rose Parade – all amidst a backdrop of brilliant roses as vibrant and colorful as the community they represent. We invite you to join us this year as the City of Roses celebrates its 89th Annual Texas Rose Festival.
- Pumpkin Patch at Grace Church, Palestine- Join us all month long for family fun. Lots of events throughout, including Movie Nights, Drum Circles, Food Truck Festival, Touch-a-Truck, Fall Fest and more! See full details at palestinegrace.com/pumpkin
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Meals on Wheels invites you to the Annual Event and Fundraiser. This event truly helps us “Keep The Wheels Turning” so that we are able to feed the Seniors of our community.This year we will transport our guests to Florence, Italy as we experience art, music, and Italian cuisine. We will begin with cocktails, wine, beer, cheese, and light hors d’oeuvres at 5pm.
The night will include a dinner, silent auction, musical guests, and a cake aution. This year we are also featuring an Art Auction with pieces from many of our local talented artists. - Built 1878, and located just a stone’s throw away from downtown Palestine TX, lies one of the city’s most historic and infamous mansions. This Victorian home and National Texas Historic Landmark has a deep history, with stories of death, murder, and suicide. Back in the 1950’s the then-owner Mr. Bowers, murdered his wife Mary. As the police made their way up the path to enter the home, Mr. Bowers committed suicide. It’s believed that their spirits still linger, as well as several others who took their last breath here over the years.In addition to the 140+ year old home itself, there are several other buildings on the grounds, some of which are accessible, the servants quarters is the only building that cannot be accessed currently.This is an incredible building with so much history, and you will be one of the first people to investigate it!===PLEASE NOTE=== Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis, with only 20 for sale! This allows our guests to have a much more personable experience.Book securely online here: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/…/historic-bowers-mansion.
- It’s time to celebrate your favorite Fall Family Tradition at Yesterland Farm. Celebrate Fall With: Pumpkin Patch, Fall Photo-Ops, Corn Maze, Amazement Rides, Spooktacular Nights (Fri/Sat Oct.), & MORE! *pumpkins are weather dependent. Please note that availability may change! **pumpkin patch is available throughout the month of October while supplies last! Tickets here: https://www.yesterlandfarm.com/fall-pricing
- Join us on Saturday Night on October 8th & 15th as we search with a Blacklight for scorpions and “sniff” for spiders! Blacklights are provided but feel free to bring your own as they are in limited supply. Closed-toed shoes are a MUST! When: Saturday October 8th & 15th promptly at 8:30 pm (give yourself time to find parking)
Where: Meet at the South Boat Ramp Parking Lot (Follow the arrows) -Learn about scorpions and other night time bugs that glow under black light, you never know what you might see! We encourage you to bring your own blacklight but the park will have a limited number to hand out.What to Bring: Blacklight if you have one, Bug Spray, Water. This short hike will begin at the South Boat Ramp Parking Lot and loop back around. Normal park entry fees apply – Bring exact cash for the self-pay or pay online prior to arrival. Please wear comfortable closed-toed walking shoes*Not suitable for strollers, Not suitable for pets**Trained service animals welcome, *If you are allergic to bees you may be allergic to scorpion stings.
- World of Khaos Haunted House – Tyler, TX-Have you ever been to a Halloween haunted house that scared you so badly, just thinking of it gives you shivers? That’s what World of Khaos’ haunted houses in Tyler, TX are like. We go the extra the mile to tap into your deepest fears.Tickets: $20,VIP Fast Pass: $30. Other dates available. Tickets here
- Corpse Grove Haunt- opens for the season this weekend from 7:30 to midnight on Saturday and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday. In addition to Saturday and Sunday hours, it will be open on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 14. Its last night will be Oct. 31 with extended hours. Adult tickets for one Corpse Grove “haunt” are $15 or $20 for two haunts. For the Mineola haunt, tickets are $12. There are also $35 VIP tickets which include admission to both haunts in Tyler and the Mineola haunt, along with an after-hours ghost hunt at the Tyler location. For children up to 12 years old, tickets for one Corpse Grove haunt are $7.50 or two haunts for $10. For the Mineola haunt, youth tickets are $6. More info here
- TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL 2022- October 13-16, 2022 –Since its beginning in 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has represented the spirit that brings Tyler together as a community. Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events – the Queen’s Coronation, Ribbon Cutting and Rose Presentation, the Queen’s Tea, and the Rose Parade – all amidst a backdrop of brilliant roses as vibrant and colorful as the community they represent. We invite you to join us this year as the City of Roses celebrates its 89th Annual Texas Rose Festival.
- Monster Truck Tour- KILGORE, TX-will be motorsport entertainment’s epicenter with the nation’s most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS as they invade the Lonestar Speedway on October 15h for TWO Monster shows! See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour!
Plus, you can see the trucks up close at the pre-event Pit Party! Tickets/info here -
- The “Hottest Little Festival in Texas” has something for everyone throughout the streets of Historic Downtown Palestine! Food, Arts & Crafts,Live Music ALL DAY LONG,Atomic Wing Eating contest,Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest, Lolly Lick-a-thon sponsored by Intensity Academy.
- Get lost in this historic three-story, 11,000-square-foot haunted jail. Make your way through a labyrinth of cells, isolation tanks, and dark halls where dread and terror await. Can you escape being Locked In Fear? buy Tickets here.
- 37th Annual Cars of Palestine People’s Choice Car Show- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Preregistration available online. $20 before October 17th, $25 the day of event. Palestine Senior Citizen’s Center During the Hot Pepper Festival. Many awards & trophies including –Top 20 Peoples Choice, Best of Show,Kids Choice, Top 5 Feature Class – Jeeps.
- It’s time to celebrate your favorite Fall Family Tradition at Yesterland Farm. Celebrate Fall With: Pumpkin Patch, Fall Photo-Ops, Corn Maze, Amazement Rides, Spooktacular Nights (Fri/Sat Oct.), & MORE! *pumpkins are weather dependent. Please note that availability may change! **pumpkin patch is available throughout the month of October while supplies last! Tickets here: https://www.yesterlandfarm.com/fall-pricing
- World of Khaos Haunted House – Tyler, TX-Have you ever been to a Halloween haunted house that scared you so badly, just thinking of it gives you shivers? That’s what World of Khaos’ haunted houses in Tyler, TX are like. We go the extra the mile to tap into your deepest fears.Tickets: $20,VIP Fast Pass: $30. Other dates available. Tickets here
- Corpse Grove Haunt- opens for the season this weekend from 7:30 to midnight on Saturday and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday. In addition to Saturday and Sunday hours, it will be open on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 14. Its last night will be Oct. 31 with extended hours. Adult tickets for one Corpse Grove “haunt” are $15 or $20 for two haunts. For the Mineola haunt, tickets are $12. There are also $35 VIP tickets which include admission to both haunts in Tyler and the Mineola haunt, along with an after-hours ghost hunt at the Tyler location. For children up to 12 years old, tickets for one Corpse Grove haunt are $7.50 or two haunts for $10. For the Mineola haunt, youth tickets are $6. More info here
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Kidz Kraft Fair- Check out this showcase of unique and memorable handcrafted items at the Kidz Kraft Fair. This family-friendly event is an excellent way to support young entrepreneurs, pre-k through 18. Bergfeld Park, Tyler TX. Info/tickets/registration here
- Pumpkin Patch at Grace Church, Palestine- Join us all month long for family fun. Lots of events throughout, including Movie Nights, Drum Circles, Food Truck Festival, Touch-a-Truck, Fall Fest and more! See full details at palestinegrace.com/pumpkin
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 23, 2022
- Join Jan Ott and learn about how cotton goes from plant to thread. We will be separating cotton bolls from their seeds, carding cotton, and trying our hands at learning to use a spindle to spin cotton.
- Corpse Grove Haunt- opens for the season this weekend from 7:30 to midnight on Saturday and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday. In addition to Saturday and Sunday hours, it will be open on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 14. Its last night will be Oct. 31 with extended hours. Adult tickets for one Corpse Grove “haunt” are $15 or $20 for two haunts. For the Mineola haunt, tickets are $12. There are also $35 VIP tickets which include admission to both haunts in Tyler and the Mineola haunt, along with an after-hours ghost hunt at the Tyler location. For children up to 12 years old, tickets for one Corpse Grove haunt are $7.50 or two haunts for $10. For the Mineola haunt, youth tickets are $6. More info here
- Pumpkin Patch at Grace Church, Palestine- Join us all month long for family fun. Lots of events throughout, including Movie Nights, Drum Circles, Food Truck Festival, Touch-a-Truck, Fall Fest and more! See full details at palestinegrace.com/pumpkin
FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2022
- The annual Scare on the Square returns to Rusk, October 28th! 4:30-7pm. Expect more fun, DEFINITELY more treats, and a terrifyingly amazing HAUNTED Law Office this year. Join the event – more information to follow soon!!
- It’s time to celebrate your favorite Fall Family Tradition at Yesterland Farm. Celebrate Fall With: Pumpkin Patch, Fall Photo-Ops, Corn Maze, Amazement Rides, Spooktacular Nights (Fri/Sat Oct.), & MORE! *pumpkins are weather dependent. Please note that availability may change! **pumpkin patch is available throughout the month of October while supplies last! Tickets here: https://www.yesterlandfarm.com/fall-pricing
- Ennis Autumn Daze will extend to THREE DAYS in 2022 and boy do we have a festival to remember planned for you! Headlining entertainer will be none other than Texas Country Music Artist, Pat Green! Gary P. Nunn will also kick off the on stage party before Pat hits the stage! Other musical acts include The Spazmatics, Bidi Bidi Banda a Tribute to Selena, PBR Band and more! Friday October 28th all admission is FREE! Admission on Saturday October 29th is $5 until 4pm for anyone 13 and up. After 4pm admission is $10 for anyone 13 and up. Sunday October 30th admission is $5 all day for anyone 13 and up. There will be no re-entry without paid admission. *Please note there is NO presale for this event. Admission will be paid at the gate, not online or to any third party company.*Corpse Grove Haunt- opens for the season this weekend from 7:30 to midnight on Saturday and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday. In addition to Saturday and Sunday hours, it will be open on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 14. Its last night will be Oct. 31 with extended hours. Adult tickets for one Corpse Grove “haunt” are $15 or $20 for two haunts. For the Mineola haunt, tickets are $12. There are also $35 VIP tickets which include admission to both haunts in Tyler and the Mineola haunt, along with an after-hours ghost hunt at the Tyler location. For children up to 12 years old, tickets for one Corpse Grove haunt are $7.50 or two haunts for $10. For the Mineola haunt, youth tickets are $6. More info here
- Pumpkin Patch at Grace Church, Palestine- Join us all month long for family fun. Lots of events throughout, including Movie Nights, Drum Circles, Food Truck Festival, Touch-a-Truck, Fall Fest and more! See full details at palestinegrace.com/pumpkin
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- Trunk-Or-Treat at Over Yonder Crafts in Palestine – Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Looking for something GHOUL to do with your little for some candy?! Well come on down to Over Yonder Crafts October 29th from 11AM-3PM. Our vendors are super excited to hand out candies and treats to all your little monsters, ghosts, and ghouls!
- It’s time to celebrate your favorite Fall Family Tradition at Yesterland Farm. Celebrate Fall With: Pumpkin Patch, Fall Photo-Ops, Corn Maze, Amazement Rides, Spooktacular Nights (Fri/Sat Oct.), & MORE! *pumpkins are weather dependent. Please note that availability may change! **pumpkin patch is available throughout the month of October while supplies last! Tickets here: https://www.yesterlandfarm.com/fall-pricing
- OAKWOOD IN OCTOBER CEMETERY TOUR- Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Texas- One Night Only!Admission $10.00,Tours at 5pm and 7pm.- Guests will follow a guide while visiting gravesites of historical figures and hearing tales from the past. Purchase tickets at the cemetery gate 45 minutes prior to each tour ,Ending at 15 minutes before the hour.More info here.
- Read a spooky tale as you walk the 0.5 mile Scenic Trail. Great for all ages! (Not TOO spooky). Approximately 30-45min.This Story Walk takes place along a short easy trail suitable for kids of all ages. It features “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams and illustrated by Megan Lloyd.Enjoy this slightly spooky tale as you hike the 0.5 mile Scenic Trail. (approximately 30-45min).It will run Friday October 7th through Monday Oct 31st . 6am-10pm daily. Self guided. **This event is FREE with Park Entry and is available during park operating hours**
This trail is not suitable for strollers. Friendly dogs on a leash shorter than 6ft are welcome! Please clean up after your pet
- World of Khaos Haunted House – Tyler, TX-Have you ever been to a Halloween haunted house that scared you so badly, just thinking of it gives you shivers? That’s what World of Khaos’ haunted houses in Tyler, TX are like. We go the extra the mile to tap into your deepest fears.Tickets: $20,VIP Fast Pass: $30. Other dates available. Tickets here
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Boo at the Zoo- Caldwell Zoo, Tyler, TX- Boo is Back! Join Caldwell Zoo for an exciting two day event at the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas: 2022 Boo at the Zoo!! Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 8:00am – 5:00pm & Sunday, October 30, 2022.
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Pumpkin Patch at Grace Church, Palestine- Join us all month long for family fun. Lots of events throughout, including Movie Nights, Drum Circles, Food Truck Festival, Touch-a-Truck, Fall Fest and more! See full details at palestinegrace.com/pumpkin
