Fall Adventures Await at Suncadia Resort: Your Ultimate Guide for 2025

Written By Pine Meadow Lodge
Fall activities at Suncadia Resort 2025

Crisp mornings, golden larches, and weekends packed with harvest fun—fall at Suncadia is magic. Whether you’re here for the Harvest Festival at Nelson Farm, a spa day, or a larch-hunting hike in the Teanaway, this guide maps out the best things to do (with links to official pages for easy planning).

And with Pine Meadow Lodge just a short walk to Nelson Farm, you’ve got the perfect home base for all the fall fun.

When you’re ready to trade pool days for pumpkins and golden trail walks, here’s your at-a-glance fall lineup. Use these dates to anchor your visit—most happenings are at Nelson Farm or a quick hop to Roslyn/Cle Elum—then dive into the activity list below to build your perfect itinerary.

KEY FALL DATES (2025)
• Sept 7 (Sun): Final Roslyn Farmers Market of the season, 10am–2pm
• Sept 20 (Sat): Dru Bru Oktoberfest (Cle Elum)
• Oct 4–5 (Sat–Sun): Suncadia Harvest Festival, 10am–4pm (Nelson Farm)
• Oct 4 (Sat): Harvest Hustle 5K — check-in 8:00am; race 9:00am (Nelson Farm)
• Oct 11–12 (Sat–Sun): Suncadia Harvest Festival, 10am–4pm (Nelson Farm)
• Oct 18 (Sat): Roslyn Mountain Ale Festival, 1–5pm (21+)
• Oct 31 (Fri): Suncadia “Spooktacular” — pumpkin carving 5–6pm; boo bingo + costume contest 6–7pm; resort trick-or-treating 7–9pm
• Nov 15 (Sat): Glice Skating Rink opens (Village Pavilion)

NELSON FARM — GENERAL FALL HOURS
• September: Sun–Thu 10:00am–2:00pm; Fri–Sat 10:00am–6:00pm
• October: Sun–Thu 10:00am–2:00pm; Fri–Sat 10:00am–6:00pm
• November: Sun–Thu 10:00am–2:00pm

1) Nelson Farm: Harvest Festival Weekends 🎃

Dates: Oct 4–5 & Oct 11–12, 2025 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM • Nelson Farm
Suncadia’s 19th Annual Harvest Festival brings pumpkin patches, hayrides, the Harvest Hustle 5K, crafts, a fall market, live music, and more—free to attend, thanks to the Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement. It’s the quintessential family fall outing. Learn more & confirm details: Fall 2025 Experiences (Harvest Festival section)

Staying at Pine Meadow Lodge? You’re a ~5-minute stroll to Nelson Farm—super handy for quick runs to the pumpkin patch or a midday nap between events.

2) Nelson Farm Activities: Axes, Arrows, Pump Track & More

Beyond the festival, Nelson Farm runs axe throwing & archery, a gel blaster range, BMX/pump track, and a great playground. Fall hours generally run daily late morning to afternoon, with extended hours Fri–Sat—check the official page for the current schedule.

Details & reservations: Nelson Farm Fall 2025 Experiences.

3) Spa Day: Glade Spring Spa at The Lodge

Treat yourself to nature-inspired massages, facials, and body therapies at Glade Spring Spa—perfect after a hike or festival day.
Explore treatments / book: Glade Spring Spa – Spa Treatments. (Phone: 509-649-6470.)

After the spa, head “home” to Pine Meadow Lodge for a cozy evening by the fire or a soak in the private swim spa. About Pine Meadow Lodge.

4) Sip & Savor: Swiftwater Cellars

Right inside Suncadia, Swiftwater Cellars offers a tasting room (flights by theme) and dining at The Hoist House Restaurant overlooking the Rope Rider course. Hours can vary by season; check before you go.

5) Local Fall Events Nearby (Roslyn & Cle Elum)

  • Roslyn Mountain Ale Festival (21+): Sat, Oct 18, 2025 • 1–5 PM • Roslyn Yard
    Craft beer from PNW breweries, food, and live music in one of our favorite historic towns.
    Info & tickets: Roslyn Downtown Association or Kittitas County Chamber.

  • Dru Bru Oktoberfest (Cle Elum Taproom): Sat, Sept 20, 2025
    Family-friendly keg toss, stein-holding, live music, German eats, and seasonal beers.
    Details: Dru Bru Oktoberfest (Cle Elum). Dru Bru

  • Roslyn Farmers Market (season ends Sept 7, 2025)
    If you’re here Labor Day week, catch the final Sunday market on Pennsylvania Ave.
    Info: Roslyn Farmers Market.

  • Cle Elum Master Events Calendar
    Browse what’s on across town: Discover Cle Elum – Events.

6) Trails, Bikes & Fall Color (On-Property)

7) Coal Mines Trail: History Walk (Cle Elum → Roslyn → Ronald)

A flat, family-friendly rail trail linking the local coal towns—great for bikes, strollers, and leaf-peeping.
Plan it: WTA – Coal Mines Trail or TrailLink overview.

8) Teanaway Larch Hikes (Peak Color: Early–Mid October)

Chasing golden larches? The Lake Ingalls hike is a bucket-list fall color trek (note: no dogs in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness section). Start early on weekends and be prepared for mountain conditions.
Read more: WTA – Lake Ingalls (hike page) and real-time fall trip reports.

9) Fly-Fishing: Yakima River (Prime Dry-Fly Days in October)

Guided trips and current conditions are easy to find—many guides highlight October as a great month for surface action.
Check conditions/guides: Avid Angler – Yakima River Overview and Troutwater Fly Shop.

10) Halloween at Suncadia 🎃👻

If you’re here Oct 31, look for the Suncadia Spooktacular with pumpkin carving, boo bingo, a costume contest, and resort trick-or-treating in the evening.
Details: Fall 2025 Experiences → Halloween.

Where to Stay (and Why Location Matters)

Pine Meadow Lodge is ~3–5 minutes on foot to Nelson Farm and sits right on the River Ridge trail, so you can walk to festival fun, disc golf, playgrounds, archery, and more. Inside, you’ll find 3 king ensuite bedrooms + 2 bunk rooms, a game room, fast fiber Wi-Fi, EV charger, and a private 10-person swim spa—perfect for chilly fall nights.

Tips Before Your Stay

  • Check hours & dates—fall schedules can shift due to weather and staffing. Always verify on official listings linked above.

  • Pack layers—mornings/evenings get cold.

  • Weekday advantage—popular hikes and festivals are quieter midweek.

  • Parking & shuttles—look for festival signage at Nelson Farm; arrive early on event days.

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