Join us for BOOtanica! — a three-weekend fall festival filled with seasonal fun, spooky surprises, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the gardens.

From pumpkin carving and axe throwing to trick-or-treating and fall crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Each weekend features hands-on activities hosted by local organizations, including:
Pumpkin Patch Palooza
Carving demonstrations & fall-themed crafts
Face painting & yard games

Stroll through 5,000+ blooming mums during Mum-mania, show off your creativity in the Scarecrow Decorating Competition, and experience the all-new Spooky Woodland Light Show. The Haunted Shakespeare Garden, brought to life with Flying Pig Improv, adds a theatrical twist nightly from 6–10PM, while shadow dancing in the Main Meadow sets a whimsical mood. Families can also cozy up for outdoor movie nights and grab bites from food trucks like Urban Skillet, Want Bierock, and Bar on Demand.

Weekend Highlights:

Saturday Showdowns @ 4:00PM | Grand Lawn Stage
Oct 11 – Spooky Pooch Parade
Oct 18 – Frightful Fashion Show
Oct 25 – Minute to Win It Contest

Register now for Saturday Showdowns + the Scarecrow Decorating Competition

Friday Night Entertainment | 5:00–10:00PM
Oct 10 – Western Dance Night (Line, Contra & Square Dancing)
Oct 17 – Flow Foundry (Aerial Acrobatics + Fire Dancers)
Oct 24 – DJ Carbon

🎶 Saturday Night Concerts | 2:00–10:00PM
Oct 11 – Across the Pond
Oct 18 – Banned Band
Oct 25 – Gypsy Outcast

Three weekends. Endless fall fun. Don’t miss BOOtanica!