Sleepy Hollow Wagon Ride

I heard about a new (to us) Halloween activity this year and really wanted to take everyone.  There were several things going on in October but there was a non-school-night evening when everyone was in town and available at the beginning of Fall Break. We bundled up and headed to Springville for a Sleepy Hollow Wagon Ride.

In order to make sure the kids were familiar with the story Sleepy Hollow, we listened to the audiobook while we were on our campering overnight.  I was glad they were prepared and knew what to expect when we went on our wagon ride adventure.

It was such a fun experience!  We began just after dusk, so it was completely dark when we finished the 30-minute ride.  A tractor pulled us and a couple of other families in a trailer as a recording of the story of Sleepy Hollow played.  During the ride through the country we saw scene-setting set-ups such as structures, decorations, and a campfire, which really enhanced the experience.  There were also several people in costume riding on horseback or sneaking up to our wagon to try to scare us (and then giving everyone fist bumps).  As the story came to an end, the Headless Horseman chased Ichabod Crane away.  It was a great combination of fun, festive, and spooky!

Most of my pictures didn't turn out because it was getting dark but this gives you
an idea of what it looked like.  The actor in the background was on a swing
(not swinging from a noose as it might appear in the picture).

Each of the younger kids chose a pumpkin to buy at the end.
Luke could barely carry his.

We loved it - we'll have to do it again when we have friends or cousins visiting!