A Whole Week of Strange Garden
Oct. 22- 31: One week. A whole lineup of Halloween fun.
Discover family-friendly adventures, an adults-only Spirit Walk, live music and a special costumed morning with the dogs, each bringing a different kind of strange to the Garden.
explore spooky events
Strange Garden Spirit Walk Night
Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m., 21+,
Members $104.95, General admission $114.95
- Experience our first-ever Spirit Walk with SanTan Distillery. Enjoy a spirited stroll along one of the Garden’s trails in costume where you will receive four eerie cocktails and three festive bites. See the menu here.
- Spooky surprises that await you around every corner with jump scares, eerie music, live pumpkin carving and an interactive station with the Arizona Bat Rescue.
- Keep the party going in Sunset Plaza with a DJ, compete in the costume contest at 8 p.m. and enjoy more food available for purchase from SanTan.
- Kickoff the start of Spooky Season at this 21+ event.
Strange Garden Family Weekend
Oct. 23-24, 6-9 p.m.
Included in General admission or membership
- Experience the Garden in full Halloween Spirit. Enjoy close up encounters with Unicorns, propagate your own plants and visit the Witches Library for a free book.
- Dance the night away at our Monster Bash or listen to live bands on Ullman Terrace.
- Make fall memories at the pumpkin patch. Each kid 12 and under gets a pumpkin to take home!
- Little ghouls and goblins can get hands-on with nature activities and demonstrations at Cactus Clubhouse as it transforms into the Haunted Hideout.
- Enjoy a variety of food trucks
Music in the Garden: Concert Series
Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
Members: $37.95, General Admission: $39.95
- Get into the Halloween spirit with a special evening of Traveler World Music featuring spooky tunes, festive flair and plenty of seasonal fun.
- Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress and enjoy an unforgettable night at the Garden.
- Grab a bite at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s before the show or enjoy Garden Grab & Go during the performances.
Strange Garden Howl-ween
Oct. 31, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Included in General admission or membership
- Bring your four-legged friend for a spook-tacular day of fun and photo ops with fall decor!
- VIP Pup Club Experience: 8-11 a.m.: For VIP Pup Club members only, participate in our tricks for treats stations where pups can receive pup cups and other fun goodies.
your spooky week continues
Your week’s favorite events with a spooky twist.
Mondays: Sips & Strolls
Monday, Oct. 26, 5-9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a spooky wine and music experience at Binns Pavilion to kick off your Strange Garden Week.
Tuesday: Tacos & Tequila
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 5-9 p.m.
Join us this Tuesday night at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s and Garden Grab & Go for tacos, treats and tequila at the coolest desert setting in Phoenix!
Wednesday: Dogs Nights
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5-10 p.m.
Get ready for a spooktacular night of tail-wagging fun! Bring your furry friend for an adventure that’s sure to be pawsitively fang-tastic. Dress to impress on our boo-tiful garden trails and enter our costume contest for a chance to win a VIP Pup Club membership.
Thursday: Sunset Socials
Thursdays, Oct. 22, 29 | 6-9 p.m.
Gather at the Garden as the sun sets for spooky nights of creativity and fun. On Oct. 22 enjoy hands-on crafts with Crafty Chica or festive swing dancing on Oct. 29.
Fridays & Saturdays: Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes
Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31 | 5:30-9 p.m.
Experience live trailside music at three locations throughout the Garden. Wander, discover and listen at your leisure and turn your spooky visit up a beat.
Costumes must be family-friendly and may not include offensive, violent or objectionable content, weapons, sharp objects that could strike another guest.
fall decor
- Celebrate autumn with beautiful seasonal décor throughout the Garden. Stroll past our charming pumpkin tree and gourd towers, festive garlands and handcrafted botanical wreaths.
- These picture-perfect fall backdrops are the ideal place to capture your favorite autumn photo ops!
