The Litchfield Historical Society once again invites the community to celebrate autumn with its much-loved Scarecrows in the Meadow. This family-friendly event opens Saturday, October 19, at Tapping Reeve Meadow, behind the historic Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School at 82 South Street.

Festivities kick off with a community celebration from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring live storytelling, hands-on crafts and a lively scarecrow-making challenge. Families, schools, nonprofits and local businesses contribute creative scarecrow displays, transforming the meadow into a whimsical outdoor gallery of silly, spooky and imaginative designs that reflect the playful spirit of the season.

After the opening celebration, visitors can stroll through the meadow to enjoy the scarecrow display, which remains on view through October 31. The event offers a perfect opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy the crisp beauty of fall and connect with local history and culture in a lighthearted way.

Scarecrows in the Meadow is free and open to the public; donations are welcome to support the Historical Society’s programs. Local groups interested in creating a scarecrow can register through the Society’s website.

Celebrate the season, soak in the scenery and see how creativity comes to life in Litchfield’s historic heart. For details, visit LitchfieldHistoricalSociety.org.