Trick or Trees
Oct 31 9 am – 4pm
Each October, the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden transforms the dome into one of Central Iowa’s most unforgettable destinations.
Experience Trick or Trees: where you can enjoy a family-friendly, non-scary day of trick-or-TREEting as we celebrate the spooky side of plants. Explore festive entertainment, educational activities, costumes, magic, and fall-favorite foods throughout the Garden. Bring your curiosity and your costume for a full day of fun at the BOOtanical Garden.
FOOD & DRINK
- Kettle corn, roasted nuts, and lemonade by Jeff E Pop
- Flora Café open 11 AM-2 PM
ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES
- Activity & trick-or-treating stations | 9 AM-4 PM
- Face painting by CreaTiviah | 9 AM-11 AM
- Laura Ernst acrobatic variety shows | 10:30 AM & 1:15 PM
- Toby the Balloon Dude | Noon-3 PM
- Stilt walker by FEAT Acrobatics | 12:30-2:30 PM
- Strolling magic by Jonathan May | 1-1:30 PM & 3:15-3:45 PM
- Stage show by Jonathan May | 2-3 PM
- Entertainment, schedule, and partners are subject to change.
TICKETS
- Members: FREE
- Adult: $14
- Senior: $13
- Youth: $11
- Pineapple Program, Museums for All, SNAP/EBT, & reciprocal membership participants: FREE
Thank you to all volunteers who make Trick or Trees happen.
Sponsored by T-Fiber
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