2026 HALLOWEEN EVENTS
October 24th, 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00pm
For ages 13+
Get ready a night where creepy plants, curious creatures, and classic Halloween fun take over the Garden. Little Garden of Horrors is part science, part spooky, and completely unlike your typical Halloween event.
A lawn screening of Little Shop of Horrors | Garden fun house
Birds of Prey show | Owl pellet & carnivorous plant dissection
Carnival games | Build your own Carnivorous Plant Bog
Spooky bar and concessions will be available!
Not-So-Scary Halloween!
October 25th, 2026 | 1:00 - 6:00pm
Bring the whole family to Bootanical: Not So Scary Halloween for a day of Halloween fun filled with creepy creatures, magical surprises, silly games, and hands-on activities. Costumes are encouraged, and concessions will be available!
Birds of Prey Show | Carnival Games | Inflatables
Owl pellet & carnivorous plant dissection | Candy
Concessions | Carnivorous Plants
Little Explorers Sensory Zone
Schedule
Birds of Prey Show
LIVE Birds of Prey Show with Nature's Echo.
Times TBD
Owl Pellet and Plant Dissection
Come rummage through an owl's dinner...after they already ate it.
We will also have a carnivorous plant dissection.
Please Donate Candy!
Please support our Columbus BOOtanical Garden event by donating individually wrapped candy!
Interested in being a BOOtanical sponsor? Reach out to Carmen Overton at coverton@columbusbotanicalgarden.org