Autumn in Wichita means more than crisp weather and pumpkin-flavored treats. It means BOOtanica! at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens. This fall festival features spooky fun, seasonal activities, and family-friendly entertainment.
October 10, 17,and 24 from 5:00PM – 10:00PM
October 11, 18, and 25 from 2:00PM – 10:00PM
Whether you’re looking for an affordable night out with the kids or a magical fall tradition, BOOtanica! delivers plenty of memories without stretching your budget.
Affordable Fun for the Whole Family
For one ticket price, you’ll enjoy both admission to the gardens and access to all the festivities. General admission is $16 for non-member adults, $14 for Botanica members, and $10 for children ages 3–11. Kids 2 and under get in free.
Tickets can be purchased prior to the event online.
Compared to haunted houses, pumpkin patches, or fairs, BOOtanica! offers more activities bundled together, giving families more value and more fun in a single evening.
What to Experience at BOOtanica!
The gardens come alive with festive fall sights and sounds. Stroll through a dazzling display of more than 5,000 fall mums before making your way to Scarecrow Row and the Spooky Woodland Light Show in the Woodlands. From 6PM – 10PM each evening, Flying Pig Improv takes the stage in the Haunted Shakespeare Garden with theatrical, spooky fun. In the main meadow, kids can light up the night with Shadow Dancing, watching their colorful shadows dance along with them. Families can also relax on the patio for viewings of classic fall tales, then grab food and drinks from local favorites like Urban Skillet, Want Bierock, Little Blue Trailer, and Bar on Demand.
And don’t forget the Saturday Showdowns on the Grand Lawn Stage! Each Saturday brings unique contests, including the Spooky Pooch Parade, Frightful Fashion Show, and Minute-to-Win-It games.
Guests can sign up in advance to participate here.
On top of that, each weekend includes hands-on seasonal activities such as axe throwing, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, face painting, live music, and more.
A Special Día de Los Muertos Celebration
On Sunday, October 26 from 12:00PM – 8:00PM, Botanica will host a special Día de Los Muertos celebration. Guests can enjoy performances by Mariachi Los Reyes and Ballet Folklorico Raices De Mi Tierra, as well as family-friendly activities like sugar skull coloring and papel picado making. This one-day-only pop-up BOOtanica event is sure to be unforgettable.
Explore Botanica Beyond BOOtanica
Even when you’ve experienced all the festival has to offer, Botanica itself has plenty more to discover. With 20 acres of gardens featuring more than 30 themed areas and over 4,000 plant species, every path leads to something new. You’ll also find beautiful sculptures, soothing water features, and the chance to ride the restored 1949 carousel. It’s the perfect setting for fall fun and lasting family memories. Visit https://botanica.org/ to start planning the perfect fall adventure.
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