Garden of Shadows FAQ

Fairchild Botanic Garden. Parking is available at the Lowlands Parking Lot.  

Yes. Tickets can be purchased online or in person.  

Yes! We welcome all ages. There are a few light scares throughout the Garden, but nothing too spooky for little ones.

No, but feel free to dress up and get festive! 

No, but feel free to dress up and get festive! 

• All participants must register before the contest begins using the QR codes provided at the event. 
• Costumes must be appropriate for a family-friendly audience. 
• No real weapons, sharp objects, or hazardous materials. 
• Costumes must allow for safe movement and visibility.

• 1st Place: $250 
• 2nd Place: $75 
• 3rd Place: $25 

• 1st Place: $50 + Family 4-Pack to Very Merry Garden
• 2nd Place: Family 4-Pack to Very Merry Garden
• 3rd Place: 2 Tickets to Very Merry Garden

• Hidden Bars 
• Dance Party 
• Costume Contest (registration required) 
• Build & Decorate Haunted Birdhouses (additional cost) 
• Find the Hidden Pumpkin 
• Lights-Out Tram Tour (additional cost) 
• Haunted Movie Trivia (registration required) 
• Find all 5 Candy Cauldrons to satisfy your sweet tooth

Yes. Enjoy a variety of food and drink vendors throughout the Garden.

• 7:00 PM – DJ Brandon kicks off the Halloween vibes 
• 7:15 PM – Aerialist Performance 
• 7:30 PM – Contortionist Performance 
• 8:00 PM – Horror Movie Haunted Trivia 
• 8:30 PM – Aerialist Performance 
• 8:45 PM – Contortionist Performance 
• 9:00 PM – Costume Contest 
• 9:30–11:00 PM – Glow Stick Dance Party

Yes.

No pets allowed.

Yes.

Yes — park at the Lowlands Parking Lot.

Rideshare only — Uber and Lyft are recommended.

Yes. Make sure your ride drops you off at Lowlands, not the Gift Shop.