Outdoor Scarecrow Stroll
Starts Saturday Sept 19 Until Halloween
Given the social and safety challenges of 2020, our annual fall scarecrow event has transformed into a "Scarecrow Stroll".
Visit our expansive 10+ acre nursery anytime between Sept 19 and Halloween to enjoy a casual, socially distant, outdoor stroll amongst 50+ scarecrows and fall photo opportunities. Enjoy the beauty of nature, the creativity of our scarecrow building team and give your support to the local businesses who make this event possible with their donations.
Buy A Scarecrow Building Kit For Charity!
In previous years, our hugely popular "Build-A-Crow" Scarecrow building station dominated the event and the vast majority of our fundraising efforts. Unfortunately, this portion of the event is simply not possible given social distancing guidelines.
Instead, we are making "Scarecrow Building Kits" available for purchase. Buy a kit and build your scarecrow at home! Part proceeds from the sale of each kit will go to support our charities and you can still enjoy the fun of building your own scarecrow at home!
2 Scarecrow Building Kit Options
Basic Kit Without Clothing 
Basic Kit Includes:
- Wooden Frame
- Burlap Head
- Hands & Feet Stuffing
- Face Making Supplies
$14.98 + Tax
(You Supply Shirt, Pants and other Clothing)
Complete Kit With Used Clothes
Complete Kit Includes:
- Wooden Frame
- Shirt & Pants
- Burlap Head
- Hands & Feet Stuffing
- Face Making Supplies
$24.98 + Tax
Please Note:
For both kits, you will need to source & acquire your own scarecrow stuffing. We have successfully seen materials like, old newspaper, plastic grocery bags, hay + straw as well as other materials used
Order Your Scarecrow Kit Online With In-store Pickup Coming Soon!
You can also purchase these scarecrow building kits online for in-store pickup starting in September
Popup Pumpkin Patch
Opening Day To Be Announced
Last year our undercover, but outdoor "Popup Pumpkin Patch" was a huge hit with kids and parents. Its an awesome way to get great photos with the kids and stay clean and dry at the same time! Our pumpkins are locally grown and include all sizes, colours and styles for your decorating delight!
CO-VID Safety Plan
For your safety, access to the patch will be managed and limited to a small number of people at a time. Hand sanitizing stations will be available at the entry and exit
The Beauty Of Fall
Come explore the beauty of nature. Discover fantastic fall colours, beautiful late blooming flowers, new indoor plants, attractive autumn decor and more
Kids Scavenger Hunt Contest
Keep the kids busy by searching the nursery for 50+ crazy, creative scarecrows sponsored by local businesses. You just might find characters from The Incredibles, Avengers, and many more. Come on down to find them all! Complete the scavenger hunt and ENTER TO WIN a Family Gift Basket.
Download and print these fun Scarecrow Festival Colouring Pages. Post the results online with the hashtag #artsnursery - we'd love to see them! Kudos to our friend and artist Rob Zylstra for his amazing artwork.
Supporting Local Community Groups
Part proceeds from the Art's Nursery Scarecrow Building Kits will go to support three awesome local organizations and charities:
OWL is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of raptors (eagles, falcons, hawks, osprey, owls, and vultures). Their facility and staff are equipped for the unique needs of these beautiful birds, offering them the best chance of recovery.
Supporting over 1500 children with special or developmental needs, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as their families.
The Versatiles
An amazing group of volunteers who travel to seniors facilities and palliative care units performing and brightening the days of the patients.
Last Years Amazing Sponsors!
A special thanks to local companies for sponsoring the creative & crazy scarecrows displayed throughout the nursery for you to find! Please take the time to support these wonderful organizations and businesses.
Want to Sponsor a Scarecrow?
If your business / organization would like to sponsor a scarecrow this year, please contact Angela at awood@artsnursery.com, OR, fill in the online form
A BIG Thanks to our Premium Sponsors