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Autumn on Tap

The tricks and treats of the season come to life with pumpkins, gourds, and fall flowers—and all sorts of fun-filled activities to celebrate this season of frights and foliage! Make your way to the Garden for special weekends and a pumpkin carve-off, or enjoy an evening light trail on select nights for kids (and adults!) to show off their Halloween costumes in New York City’s most beautiful landscape. Come savor the season as autumn in the Bronx brings vibrant color to your backyard.

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Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

Select nights, September 25 through November 30, 2025

Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of your favorite characters, scenes, and songs. Marvel as the classic film comes to life against the botanical beauty of New York’s most treasured garden.

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NYBG Fall-O-Ween Pumpkins and Gourds 1:1 Crop

Plethora of Pumpkins

October 17 through 26

Explore everything the Garden has to offer for pumpkin season, from pumpkin carving tips, to fall recipes, to decoration ideas. It’s the perfect time for a fall trip to NYBG!

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Goth Gardeners Welcome!

NYBG Shop

Stop by the Shop to indulge your dark side this spooky season with our line of Goth Gardener goodies, from apparel and totes to curated houseplants and seed packets.

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Grab a Drink at the Beer Garden

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