October 22-25, 2026: Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden
TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, AUGUST 24 at 12noon (Eastern)
GET TICKETS HERE
Step into a world where Halloween takes root and imagination grows wild at the BOOtanical Garden 2026 presented by Fayetteville PWC.
From October 22–25, follow the White Rabbit down the garden path and into an enchanted Wonderland where your favorite Halloween traditions come to life with an
Alice in Wonderland twist.
This year’s theme, Grow, invites you to wander through a whimsical world of curious creatures, mysterious gardens, playful surprises, and larger-than-life adventures. Along the way, encounter our Boo Crew transformed into colorful characters from Wonderland, alongside creepy crawly critters, fantastical plants, and plenty of Halloween magic.
Join us for Fayetteville’s beloved family Halloween extravaganza, where every turn leads to something unexpected, every garden path becomes an adventure, and imagination has room to grow!
Join us for an outdoor, walk-through, interactive experience with:
* Thousands of Lights + Light Displays
* Candy Stations (bring your own bag)
* Costume Contest
* Animations
* Photo Opportunities
* Food, Beverages, Vendor Market & MORE
Advanced Ticket Prices:
* Non-Members ages 11+: $14 (Walk-up: $25)
* Members ages 11+: $12 – (Walk-up: $20)
* Ages 3-10 (all): $9 (Walk-up: $15)
* Under 3: Free
* Dogs: Only Allowed on Thursday, Oct 22: Free
Plan Ahead! This Event Often Sells Out! Due to limited capacity, only pre-purchased tickets guarantee your entry to Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden. Walk-up tickets, if available, will be available first-come first-serve and at a higher price.
GET TICKETS HERE (after 12noon August 24)
Due to limited tickets, timed entries and a NO-REFUND policy, please plan carefully and pay close attention when purchasing tickets. Tickets are subject to availability and at this time, walk-up tickets are not available. All events at Cape Fear Botanical Garden are fund-raising events and tickets are non-refundable. Unused tickets will be considered a donation to Cape Fear Botanical Garden, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. **Rain dates may be available. Guest Passes will not be accepted for this event.
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Know Before You Go:
- Consider Carpooling! Parking lot space is limited, and you may have to park along the access road. Parking attendants will guide you. If you need to drop-off a handicapped member of your party, please let the attendant know, and they will help you accordingly.
- Bring a Flashlight. Though the Garden features many lights, you may find it helpful to have extra to guide along certain paths.
- Bring a Candy Bag. A limited supply of bags will be available for a small fee, but it’s best to bring your own to collect from our Candy Stations.
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Thank you to our Sponsors:
- Fayetteville PWC
- Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County
