Potato sack races
Pick a lane, climb into a sack, and see who makes it to the finish. Cheering from the sidelines counts as participation.
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Shadow Creek Farm presents
Fall FestPony rides. Autumn smiles.
A pony ride is the heart of this autumn afternoon. Join us for handler-led rides in the Ridley indoor arena, with horse-themed play, pumpkins, and seasonal activities to round out your visit.
Explore the pony ridesOctober 18, 2026 · 12–4 p.m.
Ridley Creek location only · Inside Ridley Creek State Park
October1812–4 p.m.
Pony ridesPumpkin fishingHorse-themed playScarecrow photos
Come for the ponies
A little time in the saddle.
A memory to take home.
Our ponies take the lead at Fall Fest. Make a handler-led pony ride the highlight of your child’s visit, then enjoy a little extra autumn fun together—from hobby horse jumps and pumpkin fishing to a family photo with our friendly scarecrow.
Pony rides in the Ridley indoor
Their turn
in the saddle.
For some kids, it’ll be their first time in the saddle. For others, it’s the reason they came. Our pony ride ticket includes a handler-led ride in the indoor arena, a certificate to take home, and admission to the accompanying Fall Fest activities.
Compare ticket options →More to enjoy during your visit
Pick a game.
Give it a go.
Alongside the pony rides, enjoy horse-themed games, seasonal crafts, and a few chances to get the grown-ups cheering.
Hobby horse course
Choose a hobby horse and take on the low cross rails in the outdoor arena. No riding experience needed.
Pumpkin fishing
A kiddie pool full of mini pumpkins, with a challenge: can you catch one?
Toss it. Loop it. Try again.
Try the candy corn toss, then test your lasso aim on a pretend cow perched on a hay bale.
Braids & bounces
Learn to braid like a professional on our inventive horse tails made of yarn.
Meet the scarecrow
Step into a photo with our friendly scarecrow. Get the whole family in this one—including whoever usually holds the camera.
Scarecrow-building station
A little straw.
A lot of personality.
Roll up your sleeves and build a friendly scarecrow together. Kids can tuck straw into flannel clothes and help bring their autumn character to life.
Additional ticket required. Scarecrow building requires a separate ticket in addition to Fall Fest admission. It is not included with admission or pony-ride tickets. We’ll share the price before ticket sales open.
A few more ideas in the works
Cider by the barn?
We’re working on it.
We’re looking into cider and popcorn, music, and a small petting zoo. These aren’t confirmed yet. We’ll share the final lineup before tickets go on sale.
Ticket options
Make an afternoon
of it.
Choose the pony ride experience, or admission without a ride for those joining in the autumn fun.
Pony ride + Fall Fest admission
The pony ride experience
$25per person total
A handler-led pony ride and keepsake certificate, plus the accompanying games, crafts, and fall activities included with admission.
See registration detailsAdmission without a pony ride
Join in the autumn fun
$20per person
Enjoy the planned games, craft stations, pony bounce area, and scarecrow photo opportunity.
See registration detailsEveryone attending needs admission. Scarecrow building requires an additional ticket and is not included in either ticket option. Final prices, inclusions, rider requirements, and ticket policies will be confirmed before sales open.
October 18 · 12–4 p.m.
Meet us for a pony ride.
Make it an autumn memory.
Fall Fest takes place only at Shadow Creek Farm’s Ridley Creek location, inside Ridley Creek State Park. Join us on October 18 for pony rides and a little autumn fun, from noon to 4 p.m. Sign up above to hear when tickets become available. We’ll confirm the full activity lineup, event address, and ticket details before sales begin.
Registration coming soon