Grovetober at Locust Grove

Come celebrate Fall at Locust Grove with Grovetober! Featuring vendors, live music, and special behind the scenes tours. While there is no charge for this event, certain events are ticketed.

Pumpkin Grove

Come and see our decorated pumpkins on the grounds! Over 35 pumpkin displays depicting beloved children's books. Special guest readers will join us throughout the day to read their favorite story. Schedule TBD.

Mansion Tours

The mansion will be open for tours! Tickets can be purchased in advance online, or in person at our museum shop.

Behind the Scenes: Archives Tour

Take a trip behind the scenes into our archives, and see a display of highlighted items. Advance registration required. Tours will last ~45 minutes. No children under 12.

Craft Workshops

1) Join local artist MaryEllen Siegel for a super fun class in beading Morse Code necklaces. Bring your WORD/WORDS to class and we will bead a beautiful necklace. All supplies will be provided by instructor. Class will be 2 hours long. $35 per person. Space is limited! (12-2pm)

2) Kick off our ornament making series and learn to make a folded fabric star ornament! Make up to 4 ornaments. Class will be 1.5 hours long. $15 per person. Space is limited! (10-11:30)

Live Music

From 12-2, enjoy music from the CD Players, a 90's alt rock cover band!