Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s annual fall family event—Ghouls and Gourds—is right around the corner on Sunday, October 24! This year, the event has a farm theme to it, complete with giant scarecrows and a barn dance.
Visitors can experiment with dyeing and spinning wool, making field mouse masks, instruments made out of junk, and much more! Also, (and new for this year) they’ll have large-scale collaborative workshops where kids can pitch in to create a giant pumpkin sculpture, oversized spider web, and an enormous mandala out of recycled materials . Families can also visit the Children’s Book Barn where 20+ of Brooklyn’s best children’s book authors and illustrators will be on hand for readings and signings.
As far as music goes, Slavic Soul Party, Suzi Shelton, The Xylopholks (who dress up in furry costumes), and more will fill the afternoon with family-friendly tunes. And then there’s the flea circus, larger-than-life puppets, pretend petting zoo, and more!
If you’re looking for some fall fun this weekend in Brooklyn, check out Ghouls and Gourds at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The Garden is located at 1000 Washington Ave Brooklyn, NY 11225. For more information on how to get to Ghouls and Gourds, check out the Brooklyn Botanic Garden website.
