October 9-10, 16-17, 23-24
Fridays 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Saturdays 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$17 Adults | $10 Children 3-11 | 2 & Under Free
Join us for BOOtanica!, a thrilling three-weekend fall festival packed with seasonal fun, spooky surprises, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the gardens. Each weekend features a variety of hands-on fall favorites, including Pumpkin Carving, Trick-or-Treating, Face Painting, Live Music, and more!
Our Scarecrow Row Competition is back for BOOtanica 2026! Build your best scarecrow — solo or with a group — and have it featured in our glowing garden path during the festival.
Friday, October 16:
- Fall Family Movie Lounge at the Terrace Patio 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Phantom Fables with Flying Pig Improv in the Beverly Blue Garden 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- BOOtanical Shakespeare with WSU School of Performing Arts 6:30 PM - 8:30PM
- BOOtanica Bingo in the Koi Pond Pavilion 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM
- The Wonderers on the Stage 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 17:
- Ghosts in the Garden Story Time at the Children's Garden Amphitheater 3:00 PM
- Cornhole Tournament on the Grand Lawn 3:00 PM
- Fall Family Movie Lounge at the Terrace Patio 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Phantom Fables with Flying Pig Improv in the Beverly Blue Garden 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- BOOtanical Shakespeare with WSU School of Performing Arts 6:30 PM - 8:30PM
- BOOtanica Bingo in the Koi Pond Pavilion 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM
- 80 Proof Alice on the Stage 7:00 PM
Friday, October 23:
- Fall Family Movie Lounge at the Terrace Patio 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Trick-or-Treat at various locations 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Phantom Fables with Flying Pig Improv in the Beverly Blue Garden 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- BOOtanical Shakespeare with WSU School of Performing Arts 6:30 PM - 8:30PM
- BOOtanica Bingo in the Koi Pond Pavilion 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM
- DJ Carbon on the Stage 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Costume Contest 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 24:
- Ghosts in the Garden Story Time at the Children's Garden Amphitheater 3:00 PM
- Cornhole Tournament on the Grand Lawn 3:00 PM
- Trick-or-Treat at various locations 4:010 PM to 6:00 PM
- Fall Family Movie Lounge at the Terrace Patio 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Phantom Fables with Flying Pig Improv in the Beverly Blue Garden 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- BOOtanical Shakespeare with WSU School of Performing Arts 6:30 PM - 8:30PM
- BOOtanica Bingo in the Koi Pond Pavilion 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM
- Wichita Children's Theatre and Dance Company on the Stage 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
