Fallbrook Land Conservancy stages fun event

Stagecoach rides are offered and enjoyed by visitors at the Fallbrook Land Conservancy's 27th annual Stagecoach Sunday event, which was held Oct. 1 at the historic Palomares House and Park. Christine Rinaldi photos

Luke Standridge, 2, is introduced to "Smilie", a king snake held by Luke's dad. Several snakes, lizards, and other creatures were available for guests to hold and to learn about at the Stagecoach Sunday event.

Maya Jorden works on decorating her pumpkin with lots of paint and plenty of glitter during the Fallbrook Land Conservancy's 27th annual Stagecoach Sunday event

Guests attending Stagecoach Sunday have fun riding a stagecoach on a beautiful afternoon in Fallbrook Oct. 1.

A succulent planter donated by Barry and Jeanne Meadow is one of the many silent auction items offered for bid at Stagecoach Sunday. The arrangement called "Hawaiian Volcano" includes rare plants such as a crested cactus.

Pumpkins decorated by guests at Stagecoach Sunday dry in the sun after being decorated with lots of paint and glitter.