Wednesday - Sunday in October 2026
Times: The Village is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Included with General Daytime Admission or Village Membership
Freeman Farm at Old Sturbridge Village
Scarecrow Stroll
This October, the fields at the Freeman Farm will come alive with 24 unique scarecrows, including 6 historical characters inspired by the stories Old Sturbridge Village tells every day! These scarecrows will bring personality, creativity, and a touch of autumn whimsy to the landscape. Set along the path across from the Freeman Farmhouse, Scarecrow Stroll offers visitors a fun and memorable way to enjoy the fall atmosphere and capture the perfect autumn photo together. Be sure to grab a Scarecrow Stroll activity sheet in the Country Bank Visitor Center!
Scarecrow Stroll is included with general daytime admission or membership.
Did you know?
- Scarecrows have taken many forms throughout history, from ancient Egypt to today.
- While many people today associate scarecrows with fall and Halloween decorations, early 19th-century New Englanders typically deployed them in the spring and early summer to protect young plants (especially corn!) and early fruits from birds.
- Scarecrows have not always resembled the form of people! Cottage Gardener and Country Gentleman's Companion (1849) gave various suggestions for such devices, such as dangling two pieces of glass from a string or suspending a potato with a feature stuck in it to make a "hobgoblin" bird.