This year’s celebration features the legendary Golden Pollinators of Nefertiti on loan from the Museum of Fantastical Antiquities. Plants from around the world are visiting the Garden to see these ancient treasures. But before their grand unveiling in the Herb Garden, the Golden Pollinators are discovered missing!

But have no fear! Sherlock Chauncey, the world’s most famous gnome detective, is on the case.

The crime scene evidence points to one of the visiting plants being the thief. But who took them? Was it Bagheera Bat Flower in the Enchanted Forest? Dulce Datura in the Poisonous Apothecary? Or one of the other mysterious plant guests?

Join Sherlock Chauncey as you investigate the crime scene, gather clues, and uncover which plant is the thief.

Can you solve the mystery of this Garden whodunit? Join us for our annual outdoor, family-friendly fall celebration of Halloween and find out.

BOOtanical Days
Oct 20-30 from 9AM-5PM

Investigate the Crime Scene
Discover the creepy Parasitic Graveyard
Wander the Enchanted Forest
Get lost in the Poisonous Apothecary Maze
Stroll through the Pokey Pumpkin Patch
Visit the Carnivorous Swamp
Explore the Haunted Jungle
Hunt for the missing Golden Pollinator
Snap a selfie at our mugshot selfie booth
Solve the mystery of the Jade Monkey*
Enter our annual costume contest
*A special, escape room-style challenge for ages 12+

Regular daily admission at the door.

Adults $14 / Children $7 / Seniors $12
Free daytime admission for Garden members
Daytime tickets NOT required

BOOtanical Nights
Oct 20-30 from 6PM-9PM (last timed admission 8PM)

Join us after dark for all the same daytime experiences and more including:

Storytellers, DJs, and live music
Puppet troupes roaming the Garden
Collect stamps and win a special prize
Hundreds of lights and seasonal decorations exclusive to BOOtanical Nights
Timed admission tickets required for nighttime hours - On Sale Oct 3

Garden members $12 / General Public $15