Events

Goblins In The Garden

Come celebrate Halloween at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center! The 6th annual Goblins In The Garden event will take place on Sunday, October 30th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There will be spooky fun activities on the grounds and gardens for all ages to enjoy. Explore the Not-So-Haunted Tower, where Botanica the herbal witch casts her magic plant spells. Follow the clues for the ultimate prize in the Trail-of-Bones scavenger hunt in the gardens. Enjoy balloon artists or get your face painted in the Courtyard. Listen to music by the Chalumeau Clarinet Quartet and enjoy a puppet show and sing-along with Christini and Scotty Roo in the courtyard. Get creative in the Halloween arts ‘n crafts center or visit the bat stations in the Visitors Gallery to learn the truth behind these nocturnal creatures.

Families can dress up in their Halloween finest and bring a camera to take memorable snap shots in our Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy goodies from local vendors on the grounds or stop by the Wildflower Center Café for hot chocolate and other seasonal beverages and food. Free candy will be handed out during the festivities and the store will have a free treat for kids 12 and under!

From 7 to 7:30 p.m., stretch your legs and practice your best bird call during the Owl Prowl bird walk through the Woodland Trail led by a Center expert. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp for this activity.

NEW! At 7:30 p.m., bring your candy, blankets and camping chairs to watch the Alamo Drafthouse’ Rolling Roadshow of “Little Shop of Horrors” in the meadow just outside the Visitors Gallery; entry after 7 p.m. to watch the movie is free or Goblins in the Garden attendees can stick around to participate.

Click here to view photos from
last year's Goblins in the Garden