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A Review: The Haunted Pumpkin Garden at NYBG

Save 20% on tickets by using code 7157 online at nybg.org*

October 26, 2014
Last week, we had the opportunity to visit The Haunted Pumpkin Garden at the New York Botanical Gardens. Any time you are lucky enough to visit the Gardens, you will see that the grounds are beautiful, with little surprises at every turn. This time of year, they have a special exhibit full of pumpkins and gourds and Halloween fun.

My boys loved walking through the children's garden, the mazes and trails through the trees, complete with fun pumpkins peeking out at every turn.  Pumpkins even hung from the trees! There are pumpkin themed crafts and activities throughout the garden.  We loved playing in the puppet theater and hiding out in the pumpkin house.  Our favorite part of the garden that day? Checking out the 1,000 pound pumpkins!



It was a beautiful day at the gardens.  We always love the tram ride which lets us see all of the amazing trees and plants there.  We were lucky enough to also see  Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden  on display in the Conservatory.  It was gorgeous!!  My boys truly loved walking through and seeing so many unique flowers.  

New York Botanical Gardens has become one of our favorites places for a family day.  We can't wait for the Holiday Train Show to open on November 15th!  For more information on the Haunted Pumpkin Garden and other exhibits at NYBG, visit their website at www.nybg.org/ or see below.

The New York Botanical Garden -
The Haunted Pumpkin Garden
September 20-October 31
The Haunted Pumpkin Garden returns to its roots with a massive display of pumpkins and gourds from North America, ranging from the unusual to the gargantuan. Thousands of specimens will create a unique and fascinating backdrop to the slate of Halloween activities in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden.

Every day, kids can play inside the Pumpkin House, put on a scary show at the Pumpkin Puppet Theater, look for wiggly worms under a rotting log, and plant a pumpkin seed to take home, while each weekend offers parades and even more treats. Save 20% on tickets by using code 7157 online at nybg.org*

Bring your whole family to enjoy this exciting annual tradition at the Garden. This year, The Haunted Pumpkin Garden combines the spooky fun of Halloween festivities with an astonishing display of the most eye-catching and intriguing pumpkins and gourds. On October 18 & 19, Ray Villafane will work his carving magic to create intricate pumpkin sculptures, while the largest pumpkins from North America will once again call the Garden home on October 25 & 26.

Ticket Prices:
Weekends and Monday Holidays:

    $25 Adult, $22 Student/Senior, $10 Children 2-12
Free Children under 2

Weekdays:
     $20 Adult, $18 Student/Senior, $8 Children 2 – 12

Free Children under 2

*Valid only when you use code 7157 and purchase online at nybg.org Valid on All-Garden Pass visits September 20–October 31, 2014. Offer subject to availability. Orders are limited to 6 tickets. Discount cannot be combined with any other promotional offer or previously purchased tickets. Not valid on Special Events or Group Tours.  Discount may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable