Special Events
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ArBOOretum: October 27, 2012
October 27, 2012
Members’ only admission:10 – 11 a.m.
Open to public: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Children and grown-ups alike are encouraged to wear costumes. Wear comfortable walking shoes to enjoy a forest trail with scattered trick-or-treat locations. Stops along the trail will include activities for kids to learn about native wildlife.
Activities
- Forest trick-or-treat trail (closes 4:30 p.m.)
- Live animals
- Carnival Games
- Face painting
- Pumpkin decorating
- Discovery Room
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Admission
General public admission, which includes all activities, is $15 for ages 3 and up.
Refreshments will be sold separately.
FREE FOR MEMBERS!
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Members - Free admission
(4 or more, depending on membership level)
- Early Admission
Members’ Express Check-In at the event.
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All proceeds from ticket sales support the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s education and conservation programs.
Parking will be available in two locations this year: off of 610 at 1001 West Loop South and at the Memorial Park satellite lot, which can fill up later in the day due to other activities. Free shuttle service will be available from both parking lots to the Arboretum entrance.
 Garage entrances at 1001 West Loop South
Smoking: This is a smoke-free event.
Pets: No pets are allowed at this event.
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2012 ArBOOretum sponsors
 


Amanda McMillian and Family
Allen Rustay and Family
Sam Pyne and Family
Tana Pool
Marina Christensen and Family
Daniel Hu and Family
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Upcoming programs in this category include: