Best Bets: Harvest Hayrack Nights

In the spirit of the season, Ushers Ferry Historic Village is offering hayrack rides, cocoa around a bonfire and crafts on four Wednesdays. Select village buildings will be open until sunset, and popcorn and sarsaparilla will be sold at the saloon. 'Sunset Pumpkins” is for families with little ones (big kids welcome, too) and Night Owls is for families with later bedtimes. Registration is available but not required.

Harvest Hayrack Nights

Sunset Pumpkins, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Night Owls, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 10, 24; Ushers Ferry Historic Village, 5925 Seminole Valley Trl. NE, Cedar Rapids; $9.50 adults, $6.25 ages 3 to 14 free 2 and under; registration at (319) 286-5566; details Cedar-rapids.org/residents/parks_and_recreation/ushers_ferry_historic_village.php