As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, Morgan Hill, California, gears up for a fantastic fall season in 2024. This charming city, just south of San Jose, offers a cornucopia of autumn activities that’ll make you fall head over heels for the season.
Tarantula Time!
Let’s start with a hairy situation – the Fall Tarantula Fest at Henry W. Coe State Park on October 5, 2024.
Now, before you start running for the hills, hear me out. These eight-legged critters are more cuddly than creepy (okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but they’re fascinating). At this unique event, you can:
- Get up close and personal with live tarantulas (don’t worry, they’re behind glass)
- Go on a “tarantula trek” to spot these fuzzy fellows in their natural habitat
- Learn about local wildlife from experts
- Enjoy some toe-tapping tunes from the Coe Park Jug Band
And if spiders aren’t your thing, there’s plenty more to see and do, including birds of prey displays, geocaching, and even a chance to peek inside a beehive. Just bring $8 for parking ($7 if you’ve got a senior in the car).
Pumpkins and Dinos and Mazes, Oh My!
For a fall experience that’s a bit less… leggy, head over to Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park. This place is the ultimate autumn playground, open from September 27 to November 2, 2024.
Where else can you pick the perfect pumpkin while rubbing elbows with dinosaurs? That’s right, this pumpkin patch comes with a prehistoric twist. It’s like “Jurassic Park” meets “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” – a mashup we didn’t know we needed until now.
Oktoberfest, Morgan Hill Style
On October 5, 2024, downtown Morgan Hill transforms into a little slice of Bavaria for their Oktoberfest celebration.
Grab your lederhosen (or don’t, we won’t judge) and get ready for:
- Craft beer tasting at four different locations
- Delicious German-inspired bites
- Fun activities that’ll have you saying “Prost!” in no time
It’s all the fun of Munich without the jet lag or the need to brush up on your German.
Spooky Season Shenanigans
As October rolls on, Morgan Hill embraces its spooky side. The Morgan Hill Haunt map becomes your guide to the best Halloween house decorations in town.
It’s like a festive scavenger hunt, but instead of eggs, you’re looking for skeletons, cobwebs, and maybe a few friendly ghosts.
There’s the Safe Trick-or-Treat event in downtown Morgan Hill for the little ghouls and goblins.
It’s all the fun of trick-or-treating without the worry about that one house that always gives out raisins.
Fall Flavors
Food lovers, rejoice! The MOHI Food & Wine Festival brings together the season’s best local flavors.
Sip, savor, and sample through Morgan Hill’s culinary scene. It’s like a tasty town tour, all in one place.
Shop ‘Til You Fall
Throughout the season, Morgan Hill hosts pop-up marketplaces where you can shop for goodies from local small businesses, retailers, makers, and artists.
It’s the perfect place to find that one-of-a-kind fall decoration or get a head start on your holiday shopping. Plus, you get to feel good about supporting local businesses. Win-win!
Makers and Shakers
As fall winds down, Small Business Saturday rolls around. On this day, Thorson’s Arena transforms into a unique local makers market.
It’s your chance to find unique, handcrafted items you won’t see at the mall. Who knows? You might even discover your new favorite artisan or craftsperson.
Lights, Camera, Autumn!
For film buffs, the Morgan Hill International Film Festival is a must-attend event.
Movie Maker Magazine has recognized it as one of the “Top Festivals Worth the Entry Fee. ” This cinematic celebration brings together talented filmmakers from around the world. It’s like Cannes but with more pumpkin spice lattes.
So there you have it, folks – Morgan Hill’s fall lineup 2024. This little city packs a big autumnal punch from tarantulas to twinkling lights. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Morgan Hill’s fall festivities will surely leave you smiling.
Source: visitmorganhill.org
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