Fall in Billings, MT: Pumpkin Patches, Festivals, and Seasonal Adventures You Can’t Miss

Ready for some fall inspiration? From pumpkin patches and farmers markets to festivals and haunted attractions, Billings is bursting with seasonal happenings to explore and enjoy. Whether you’re planning a day, a weekend, or a full week of autumn fun, this guide has everything you need to experience the best of Montana’s largest city in the fall.
 
 
COZY & FAMILY-FRIENDLY FALL
Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Picking, & More!
Grandpa’s Farm has everything you could want for fall fun: corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, kids attractions, cow-train rides, cozy concessions, and even a haunted section on select nights! Open September-October. T&C Farms, located just west of Billings in Laurel, offers hayrides, a large U-pick pumpkin patch, family farm activities, and even a pumpkin slingshot! Open mid-September–October.
 
Fall Happenings Pumpkins Corn Maze Billings MT
 
Farmer’s Markets
Grab fresh produce, baked goods, and a taste of Montana agriculture every Saturday morning at Yellowstone Valley Farmer’s Market, mid-July through October 4. The season wraps up with Billings’ 21st HarvestFest on October 11 – a grand community fall festival in the center of downtown.
 
Fall Happenings Farmers Market Billings MT
 
Fall Must Do: Pick out the perfect Montana-grown pumpkin to mark the season!
 
 
SPOOKY NIGHT OUT
Murder Mysteries & Ghost Tours
The Moss Mansion, a historic turn-of-the-century mansion and museum, comes to life every fall with live events and tours of spooky origin, including live Clue games, murder mystery nights, ghost tours, and even a Monster Ball to end the season.
The Dinner Detective is the largest interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show in the U.S. and will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Billings for select dates this fall. Actors hiding in the audience, hilarious mystery, and a full plated dinner await.
 
Fall Happenings Murder Mysteries Billings MT
 
Haunted Happenings
Sleepy Hollow Haunted Wagon Rides at Oscar’s Park gives you the opportunity to climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon for a moonlit ride along the Yellowstone River, where eerie encounters and the Headless Horseman are rumored to appear. Select nights in October.
 
Scarity Haunted House takes over the Billings Depot, transforming this historic train station into a night of Montana’s creepiest tales. Select nights in October. Haunted Hallows leads brave visitors on a one-mile walk through Two Moon Park in the Heights, with frights lurking around every corner - zombies, clowns, and more than a few chilling surprises. The Haunted Corn Maze at Grandpa's Farm turns a section of this family-friendly farm into a scream-filled experience when the sun goes down, packed with jump scares and lots of frights.
 
Fall Happenings haunted happenings Billings MT
 
Fall Must-Do: Gather your bravest friends, pick a haunt to tackle together, and see who makes it through without covering their eyes.
 
 
EVENTS GALORE
Fairs & Festivals
Billings’ 21st HarvestFest returns October 11 in Downtown Billings, closing out farmers market season with a street festival filled with food vendors, an Oktoberfest beer garden, live entertainment, kids activities, and even a Stein Holding Contest.
All Hallows Renaissance Faire takes over North Park October 5–6, inviting visitors into an enchanted world of medieval costumes, lively performances, and unique vendors.
 
Fall Happenings Fairs & Festivals Billings MT
 
Rodeo.
The NILE Stock Show & Rodeo, a long-standing Montana tradition, brings rodeo action, livestock shows, and western culture at MetraPark October 10-18, with a special kick-off concert featuring Ian Munsick on October 9.
 
Fall Happenings Rodeo Billings MT
 
Kids Halloween Fun
Boo at the Zoo brings Halloween fun to ZooMontana on October 18, with animal encounters, trick-or-treat stations, and many festive activities for the whole family. Downtown Trick or Treat fills the streets of Downtown Billings on October 31, when kids in costume collect candy from more than 50 local businesses in the heart of Billings.
 
Fall Happenings Kids fun Billings MT
 
Fall Must-Do: Don’t miss HarvestFest on October 11 - nothing captures the spirit of fall in Billings like the streets packed with food, music, and friendly faces.
 
 
Discover the flavors, festivities, and fall adventures that make Billings a must-visit Montana destination this autumn.
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