WEEKEND OF WONDER
Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM

Join us for a weekend full of magic this autumn as our fairy friends transform the Garden into a realm filled with imagination, wonder, and enchantment. Explore the gardens while enjoying brews and local fare at our beer garden, browsing our fairyland artisan vendor market, and discovering hidden fairy houses along the way. This weekend features magical crafts, workshops, and entertainment for all ages. Spread your wings and come dressed up as your favorite magical being!

TICKETING

This event is included with General Admission. We recommended purchasing your tickets online in advance to secure your preferred date. You can also buy tickets in person at the Garden. 

General Admission tickets for October go on sale at the beginning of September. Once they are available, they can be reserved through our Plan Your Visit page.

Learn more about Fairy Hollow. 

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

All Day Activities 

Timed Activities 

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | DIY Feather Fairy Wands Drop-In Workshop
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Unicorn Pony Rides ($ – pre-registration required)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Live Music with The Foxy Bard and Twig 
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Beer Garden 
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Live Owl Presentation with Eyes on Owls 
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | DIY Feather Fairy Wands Drop-In Workshop
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Live Owl Presentation with Eyes on Owls 
2:30 – 4 p.m. | Fairy Houses & Gnome Homes (Ages 5-12) ($ – pre-registration required) 

All Day Activities 

Timed Activities 

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Acorn Fairies (Ages 7-12) ($ – pre-registration required) 
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Whimsical Watercolor Drop-In Workshop
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Live Music with Boston’s Erin Og Duo 
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Unicorn Pony Rides ($ – pre-registration required)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Beer Garden 
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Live Owl Presentation with Eyes on Owls 
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Whimsical Watercolor Drop-In Workshop
2 – 4 p.m. | Pumpkin Fairy House Workshop ($ – pre-registration required) 
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Live Owl Presentation with Eyes on Owls 

All Day Activities

Timed Activities

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | DIY Fairy Dolls Drop-In Workshop
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Unicorn Pony Rides ($ – pre-registration required)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Live Music with Stanley and Grimm 
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Beer Garden 
1:30 – 3 p.m. | Unicorn Snot & Troll Slime (Ages 5-10) ($ – pre-registration required) 
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | DIY Fairy Dolls Drop-In Workshop

A young girl gets her face painted during Fairy Fest.
Fairies Aglow vendor
Kids riding horses around the Garden's woodland trail

Past images from previous Weekend of Wonder events at New England Botanic Garden