The Cape Fear Botanical Garden is celebrating the spooky season with Halloween at the BOO-tanical Garden.
This event, presented by Cape Fear Valley Health, will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 24, and 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 25-27. Thursday, Oct. 24 is also Dog Night. Leashed dogs will be welcome into the garden. In addition to having furry friends join in the fun, garden goers will get the added benefit of additional candy stations courtesy of ERA Strother Real Estate.
This year's BOO-tanical theme is "Art Unearthed." The Botanical Garden "Boo Crew" will be wandering around the garden dressed as iconic sculptures and painters. These artists will share spooky stories and hands on activities.
The Botanical Garden will be full of candy stations, animations and photo opportunities. A costume contest, sponsored by Kids First Pediatrics, will be held nightly.
Light displays will be set up throughout the garden to create a spooky and magical atmosphere, and the garden will be decorated in hand carved jack-o-lanterns. Participants are encouraged to bring flashlights, as the garden paths may be dark.
Candy stations will be set up throughout the garden for some pre Halloween candy collecting. A limited supply of bags will be available for a fee at the garden, but it is encouraged to bring your own candy bag for goodies.
Tickets for non members ages 11 and up are $12 in advance, $25 for walk ups. Garden members ages 11 and up are $10 in advance, $20 for walk ups. Ages 3 to 10 are $7 in advance, $15 for walk ups. Kids under 3 are free.
Dogs do not need a ticket on dog night, and will be allowed in the garden for free. Remember, dogs are only allowed on Oct. 24.
This event does sell out, and walk ups aren't always available. Tickets can be pre purchased at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/26840/cape-fear-botanical-garden
Tickets are non refundable.
For opportunities to sponsor a Candy Station, contact the garden at blewis@capefearbg.org.
The Cape Fear Botanical Garden is located near the Cape Fear River, two miles from Downtown Fayetteville. Built in 1989, the garden provides classes and events throughout the year in addition to year round blooming plants. Members of the garden have access to exclusive events.
The Botanical Garden helps to preserve the local floral and fauna by maintaining the Heritage Garden, featuring gardening structures from 1886.
For more information about the garden, how to join, and how to volunteer, visit https://www.capefearbg.org/about-us/.

(Graphic Courtesy of Cape Fear Botanical Garden's Facebook Page)