Special Events

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

Admission

General public admission, which includes all activities, is $15 for ages 3 and up.

Refreshments will be sold separately.

FREE FOR MEMBERS!

Members

  • Free admission
    (4 or more, depending on membership level)
  • Early Admission
    Members’ Express Check-In at the event.

All proceeds from ticket sales support the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s education and conservation programs.

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Garage entrances at 1001 West Loop South

Smoking: This is a smoke-free event.

Pets: No pets are allowed at this event.


2012 ArBOOretum sponsors

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Amanda McMillian and Family
Allen Rustay and Family
Sam Pyne and Family
Tana Pool
Marina Christensen and Family
Daniel Hu and Family

Upcoming programs in this category include:

1 June

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National Trails Day®

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