Arts & crafts
Creative seasonal activities for children and families throughout the day.
Sunday 18 October 2026
Scarecrow Festival
A colourful autumn day of handmade characters, creativity, costumes and stories at Skerries Mills Community Garden.
Date
Sunday 18 October 2026
Time
11:00 am-4:30 pm
Location
Skerries Mills Community Garden
All are welcome
Meet the garden's most imaginative characters
The Scarecrow Festival brings the garden to life with creative displays, family activities and plenty of autumn atmosphere. Wander among the flower beds, discover handmade scarecrows and enjoy a relaxed day with the community.
Come for the crafts, face painting and costume prizes, then stay for storytelling in the garden from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
What's happening
A full afternoon of family fun
Face painting
Add a little festival colour before exploring the scarecrows around the garden.
Costume prizes
Come dressed for the occasion and join in the fun with prizes for costumes.
Storytelling
Settle in for stories in the garden from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
Festival gallery
Scarecrows, colour and community in the garden
A few favourite sights from Scarecrow Festival celebrations at Skerries Mills Community Garden.
Save the date
Join us in the garden this October
Bring family and friends, dress for the weather and come ready to meet a memorable cast of handmade garden characters.
