Trick or Trees

Schedule

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00
Location

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA

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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
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Where is it happening?

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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