Meet the Scarecrow Family - A Wild Smoke Fall Celebration of Creativity, Community, and Love

Fall Community Spirit is Alive Making Scarecrow Stories Come To Life!

Step into a season of imagination with handcrafted scarecrows made by local youth at the Williamstown Youth Center using upcycled materials and boundless imagination. As part of Wild Smoke 2025 celebration, these whimsical characters are now on display at the co-op and photo spots around town. Take a day to explore, snap a photo, and share your adventure - showcasing the creativity of our local kids and the spirit of fall. Every scarecrow has a story, and every visitor becomes part of the tale.

Wild Oats Market and the Williamstown Youth Center (WYC) invite you to step into a world of straw-stuffed stories, sustainable art, and seasonal joy with our Scarecrow Family Celebration, a whimsical showcase of handcrafted scarecrows now on display at the Co-op and around Williamstown at four photo spots! Come celebrate the creativity of our local youth! Visit the scarecrows, each one full of personality, imagination, and fall spirit. Whether you're snapping a photo with Scary by the garden patio at the co-op or admiring Gloria at the Milne Library, these handmade creations are a joyful tribute to autumn and the talent of our young artists. Bring your camera and join the fun!

Find Them, Snap Them, Share the Love 

Grab your camera and your curiosity. Use the scarecrow map to locate each character, snap a photo, and tag your adventure with: 

#WildSmoke2025 #ScarecrowCelebration #WildOatsMarket #WilliamstownYouthCenterMA

Scarecrow Stars You’ll Meet

Each scarecrow is a labor of love from our local WYC Williamstown Youth Center, created by local youth using upcycled materials and boundless imagination:

• Samantha & Little Jim Bob (by Ivy and Luka): 

  • A romantic duo power couple with a cinematic love story. From a coffee shop meet-cute in California to a Statue of Liberty proposal and a Hawaiian wedding, their journey ends in Puerto Rico with a baby on the way. Their scarecrow selves beam with joy and anticipation. Stop by the garden patio at Wild Oats Market to take a pic with the scarecrow husband and wife.

• Gloria (by Mara): 

  • A tribute to resilience. Born with a disability, Gloria found comfort and companionship in her bunny - disabled and missing a leg. Their bond, forged through a shared accident, makes them immortal in spirit and in straw.  A resilient soul and her bunny companion, both overcoming disability with grace and grit. Get your photo by the entry area at WYC Williamstown Youth Center.

• Lily (by Athena and Monroe): 

  • A floral dream comes to life - gentle, fragrant, and blooming with charm.  She radiates peace and quiet strength, a graceful presence that softens the season with every petal.  Standing proudly by the Wild Oats Market sign to invite the community to the coop!

• Feathers (by Joy and Charlotte): 

  • A vibrant burst of chaos, and creativity. Splashed with paint and full of personality, this scarecrow embraces the beauty of imperfection, a joyful tribute to fearless self-expression. Stop by the bike rack to snap a photo with Feathers at Wild Oats Market.

• Greenie (by Violet, Louisa, Hazel, Tyler and Rosie): 

  • A leafy champion of sustainability, proudly dressed in repurposed greens and garden scraps. With the quirky hamburger dog by their side, this eco-friendly duo proves that fall fun can be waste-free and wonderfully creative. Visit Spring Street’s Williamstown Community Chest for a photo Opp with Greenie!

• Marigold (by Vivian, Rebecca, Katherine and June): 

  • A stunning Día de los Muertos tribute with a flair for mystery. Draped in haunting beauty, she keeps most visitors at bay, but beneath the disguise lies a warm heart and a love for celebration. Her pet lion adds a bold twist to this festive guardian of fall. Stand on guard by the new EV charging station locations at Wild Oats Market.

• Love (by Will): 

  • A quiet, heartfelt creation that speaks volumes through simplicity. With clean lines and gentle details, this minimalist scarecrow is stitched with care and sincerity, a subtle tribute to the warmth that binds us all. Find Love at the Milne Library for a photo opp.

• Scary (by Madiba): 

  • A hauntingly creative scarecrow that blends eerie charm with unexpected softness. Adorned with feathers and flowers, this spooky sentinel watches over the field with quiet intensity, and a curious companion named Sheep, the loyal pet. It's a striking mix of fright and whimsy that keeps you guessing. Scary is standing guard in the garden patio by the stop sign at Wild Oats Market for you to get your photo.

• Show Fright (by Elenor and Aubriella): 

  • A theatrical scarecrow with a storybook twist. Dressed in a bonnet and fall dress, she wears an apple necklace and is joined by her stuffed animal pet. More charming than chilling, she brings a playful dose of drama to the harvest season. Waving you into the parking lot at Wild Oats Market co-op ready to take fun photos with you.

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Everyone’s invited! Join Us for Wild Smoke 2025, A Free Community Thank You Party

Saturday, October 18 | 1–4 PM (Rain date: Oct 19), at Wild Oats Market Garden Patio. Come enjoy live bluegrass music, smoked pig and chicken, delicious sides, and a whole lot of fall fun for the whole family.

Why It Matters

This project is more than festive fun, it’s a celebration of sustainability, youth creativity, and community collaboration. Spearheaded by Miriah (Youth Center), Amy (Wild Oats Market), and Charlotte (Youth Center Art Teacher), the Scarecrow Family is a testament to what happens when passion meets purpose.

Join the Fun at WYC Williamstown Youth Center

Explore current programs at the Williamstown Youth Center . (Note - basketball and skiing sign-ups will be starting soon.)

Support the WYC Williamstown Youth Center

Want to help a child join a program?  You can donate to support their mission through: General Donations, Foehl & Rempell Funds, Commemorative Gifts, Planned Giving, or Gifts of Securities. 

Support youth creativity through donations and commemorative gifts

Come celebrate the season with us, where every scarecrow has a story, and every visitor becomes part of the tale. We encourage you to visit the displays in person and share your own snapshots online.