ArBOOretum

ArBOOretum, the Arboretum's biggest family event of the year, features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. (Photo courtesy of Houston Arboretum & Nature Center)

Grab your costumes and get the kids together for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year! ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Enjoy these fall classics and so much more!

ArBOOretum Favorites:

• Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail
• Train Rides
• Live Reptiles
• Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
• Pumpkin Decorating
• Face Painting 
• Food Trucks

Spooktacular New Additions:

• Halloween Market - featuring activities and wares from local vendors
• Pumpkin Patch - $5 pumpkins, unlimited photo opportunities
• Spooky Science Show - Halloween-themed science experiments

All proceeds for this event support the Arboretum’s wide variety of education and conservation programs.

Event parking: The Arboretum grounds will be closed to parking for ArBOOretum. Free offsite parking with shuttle buses will be available the day of the event.