Grab the costumes, and round up the kids for the Houston Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year, ArBOOretum, featuring fun activities for all ages. These include live animals, pumpkin decorating and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Little ghouls and goblins should plan to be at the Arboretum for this Family Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to play, learn and enjoy an engaging day of activities.
At ArBOOretum, the Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail will lead kids on an adventure of discovery where they will learn about creatures that live at the Arboretum, while collecting candy along the way. Other favorite ArBOOretum activities throughout the day include:
- Train Rides
- Live Reptiles
- Pumpkin Decorating
- Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
- Face Painting
Some “Spooktacular” new additions to ArBOOretum this year are:
- Halloween Market – featuring activities and wares from local vendors
- Pumpkin Patch - $5 pumpkins; unlimited photo opportunities
- Spooky Science Show – Halloween-themed science experiments
- Blood Drive – free entry for all donors ages 16 and up. Click here to sign up.
Food trucks will also be on hand to keep guests well-fed and hydrated. Look for Offbeat Eats, Eaker BBQ, El Guajillo, Moooseum and more.
“ArBOOretum is always a favorite with Arboretum fans,” says Debbie Markey, executive director. “The Arboretum grounds look very different this year, with changes and amenities that are a part of our Master Plan, including the new Ravine Trail.”
“Of course, guests will enjoy all the traditional Halloween and fall festival fun, along with some new events and food trucks,” Markey continues. “We also encourage people to become ArBOOretum sponsors to help support our mission of conservation and education.”
| WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Last entry is 3:15 p.m. |
| TICKETS: Free for members $15 for non-members with online purchase by Oct. 17; $20 day of event (ages 3 and up) Tickets can be purchased in advance online on the website. Consider becoming an Arboretum member to take advantage of wonderful programming and discounts on many events. |
| WHERE: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77024 Guest Entrance: 120 West Loop North Freeway Houston, TX 77024 |
| PARKING: The Arboretum grounds will be closed to parking for ArBOOretum. Offsite parking will be available the day of the event. Ride sharing is also encouraged. Please check back before the event at houstonarboretum.org for parking details. Comfortable walking shoes and costumes are encouraged. No pets are allowed during ArBOOretum; the event is rain or shine. All funds raised support nature conservation and educational programming for the Houston Arboretum. To stay up-to-date with all the latest at the Arboretum, be sure to visit houstonarboretum.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. |
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The mission of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, one of the first nature education facilities for children in the state of Texas, provides services to over 400,000 visitors annually. The Arboretum also provides nature education for more than 10,000 children annually. For more information about the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center and levels of membership, visit houstonarboretum.org.
