Trick or Trees

Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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10/31/2026 09:00 AM 10/31/2026 04:00 PM America/Atikokan Trick or Trees 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 | ... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/des-moines/events/greater-des-moines-botanical-garden/trick-or-trees-701988?ref=uceaddevent Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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Capitol Park (Des Moines)
East Village (Des Moines)
New Vision (Des Moines)
River Bend (Des Moines)

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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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3781607-0

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