The Scarecrow Walk at the USU Botanical Center and Gardens is a fun, FREE, fall activity that families will love. Different businesses and families in the community create scarecrows and put them on display for one week in September. You don’t want to miss fun this activity.
The USU Botanical Center and Gardens is a fun place to walk around and be in nature, but remember that 1-15 is right next door. 😂 There are little ponds and paths throughout the area. The Scarecrow Walk is set up on the east side of the gardens behind the USU Botanical Center Education Building. You can park by the building or on the south side in the dirt parking area. Either one works for this activity.
The scarecrows are set up in a loop around the walking path. The path is about half paved and half dirt or gravel. We saw strollers making it around the path easily, so it seemed to be accessible for wheelchairs, too. We. recommend walking clockwise around the loop wherever you start because in one section they have a story that is told in this direction. Every few feet is a page of the story, so if you want to read it in order, then you’ll need to walk clockwise.
The scarecrows along the Scarecrow Walk at the USU Botanical Center are so creative. We loved seeing how they used current popular things (in 2025, things such as K-Pop Demon Hunters and the Minecraft Movie) or fun Halloween ideas to inspire their creations. Watch for jokes on signs along the way. We appreciated the silly jokes.
There are about 40 or so scarecrows, and the path is about 3/4 of a mile, so there is quite a bit to see. The views of the mountains in the background are lovely, too. We also like that you can vote for your favorite scarecrow, so make sure to scan the QR code and place your vote. There are signs on all the scarecrows.
The Scarecrow Walk also had a few activities for kids such as a straw bale maze and a sand pit under a shade cover. Our boys are a little old for this, but the younger crowd was having fun exploring these spots. Pets are also allowed on this activity, but must be on leash. You can visit from dawn to dusk between September 20-28, 2025. It is free to visit.
Address: 80 E. 725 S. Kaysville, UT.
For current info, check their website to see what days the Scarecrow Walk will be happening.
