JACKSON — Families can celebrate the fall season at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum’s annual Pumpkin Adventure, set for select dates throughout October.
The event will be held Oct. 7-10, 14-17 and 21-24. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays through Fridays, with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Visitors can take a hayride through the museum grounds, learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin, enjoy a snack and play in a child-friendly corn pit.
Guests also can visit the National Agricultural Aviation Museum and Heritage Center Gallery while learning about Mississippi’s agricultural history.
The Pumpkin Patch will allow visitors to select a pie pumpkin to take home. Seasonal treats and souvenirs will also be available at the Small Town Mississippi General Store.
Admission is $12 per person for anyone age 1 and older.
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is located at 1150 Lakeland Drive in Jackson and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit www.msagmuseum.org or call 601-432-4500.
