Columbus BOOtanical Not-So-Scary Halloween!
The Garden is a safe space to explore and learn about nature while incorporating the spirit of Halloween!
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the 3rd annual Columbus BOOtanical Garden - Not so Scary Halloween at Columbus Botanical Garden and participate in carnival-style games, educational activities, and crafts. Upon the completion of each activity, kids will receive CANDY! Throughout the day there will be Magic Shows, Live Bat Programs with A-Z Animals, Storytime, and Carnivorous Plant Programs, as well as a costume contest, scavenger hunts, face painting, and classic fall festival contests.
This event is for children 12 and under and their families. Thank you to our BOOtanical sponsor, Publix Charities!
Food Vendors: Dre's Topshelf, Da Funnel Cake Factory, Sweet Charlotte Kettle Corn
Cost:
Nonmember: $10 Adult, $6 kids (ages 3-17) 0-2 Free
Members: $8 Adult, $5 kids (ages 3-17), 0-2 Free
Schedule of Events:
Costume Contest - Registration starts at 2:00, contest starts at 3:00
Magic Shows - 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 Live Bat Shows - 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Carnivorous Plant Programs - 1:45, 3:45, 4:45
Storytime with Columbus Library - ongoing throughout the day
Our Scarecrow Trail is OPEN throughout October! Our JoAnn Holt walking trail is lined with over 25 festive scarecrows created by local businesses, schools, garden clubs, individuals, etc. YOU have the opportunity to VOTE for your favorite scarecrows in this fun community contest throughout the month!
Cost: Garden Admission ($12 adults, $8 ages 2-17, 0-1 free) Members enter FREE!
Scarecrow winners will be announced at BOOtanical on October 27th.
For the past 2 years, we have had over 700 people at the Garden for this highly anticipated event. We hope you and your family and friends will join us this year!
If you would like to volunteer at our fun and festive event, BOOtanical, or in other ways at the Garden, please visit the link below!
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I think the Columbus BOOtanical Garden's Not So Scary Halloween event sounds like a wonderful way for families to celebrate the season together. With games, crafts, magic shows, and educational programs, there is something exciting for every child. I especially love events that combine fun and learning, much like the sense of adventure I get when playing Slope Rider. The candy and costume contests make it an even more memorable experience for kids and parents alike.
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