2026 HALLOWEEN EVENTS
October 24th, 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00pm
For ages 13+
Get ready for 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.
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Birds of Prey show - 6:30pm
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A lawn screening of Little Shop of Horrors
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Garden fun house
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Owl Pellet & Carnivorous Plant Dissection
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Carnival Games
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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 | Fun House
Little Explorers Sensory Zone
Schedule
Birds of Prey Show
LIVE Birds of Prey Show with Nature's Echo.
2:30 pm & 4:30 pm
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