Halloween at the Garden
October 29 & 30, 2022
11 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden
Celebrate the spookiest holiday here in our beautiful 250 acres with all things pumpkin as artist Adam Bierton tackles some of the largest pumpkins in the world, carving them into stunning and frightful sculptures during this weekend of tricks and treats.
Giant Pumpkin Carving
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Conservatory Plaza
Marvel as Adam Bierton closes the NYBG Fall-O-Ween season with his most daring carve yet! Throughout the weekend, Adam and a team of professional pumpkin carvers will transform the 2,424lb pumpkin grown by Pete Caspers of Iowa.
Flavors of Fall: Artisan Demonstrations
Weekends; 12–4 p.m.
Visitor Center
Savor your favorite flavors of the season while exploring the botanical backgrounds of pumpkin spice, maple syrup, chrysanthemum tea, and more with food and beverage talks, demonstrations, and tastings.
Kiku
October 1–30; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Artfully trained Japanese chrysanthemums—or kiku, a staple of fall flowering beauty—fill the Haupt Conservatory with sculptural flower displays.
Plethora of Pumpkins
September 17–October 31; Various Times
Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
Learn about some of the many, many pumpkin varieties to be found at NYBG this fall, from decorative gourds in fascinating shapes to the best pumpkins to use for pie and more!
Scarecrows & Pumpkins
September 17–October 31
Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
Take a spooky stroll through the Adventure Garden this fall, where fearsome and friendly scarecrows return to greet you as you walk along the trails.
Experience Fall Foliage at its Finest
Explore the largest remaining expanse of New York’s original wooded landscape as the Thain Family Forest’s seasonal transformation takes hold. Stay tuned for the fall color cam to follow its progress.
