Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is the place to be this fall for seasonal family fun!  On October 23rd and 24th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wesselman Nature Society is hosting Harvest Festival and Hayrides at Wesselman Woods.  This one of a kind family festival features seasonal activities such as leaf rubbing, live animal encounters, Halloween themed crafts, night hikes, and much more.  Families will also have the chance to gather around a campfire and listen to live acoustic music.  This event is a great opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the high point of the colorful fall season in Evansville’s old growth forest.

Wesselman Park will be closed to traffic during the event, while festival goers enjoy a hayride past lighted, Halloween-themed displays.  The hayride will make a stop at the entrance to Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve where visitors can enter the Nature Center.  Here they will find an atmosphere that will excite children and offer a nostalgic and fun experience for parents as well.  Hayrides will continue to circle to park for those who want to relax and soak up the autumn scenery while snacking on some of the tasty treats that will available for purchase.

Admission for this event is only $7 per person or $25 per family (max 5 people) and children 3 and under are free!  All proceeds will be used to help support the educational and nature related programs Wesselman Nature Society provides throughout the year.