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Trick or Trees

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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.

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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

PURCHASE TICKETS

Thank you to all volunteers who make Trick or Trees happen.

Sponsored by T-Fiber

CONSIDER EERIE EVENINGS TICKETS

Date October 31, 2026Time 9:00 am - 4:00 pmLocation 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Map + Google Map

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