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BOOtanical
October 31st - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

On October 31st between 5:00 and 8:00 pm, Clark Gardens BOOtanical Park becomes a marvelously fun place for kids of all ages to enjoy Halloween.  The BOOtanical is also a time we participate in a community-wide food drive benefiting our area food banks. Bring a non-perishable food item as a donation and you receive free admission to our Halloween festivities on October 31st. Donations are accepted at the Admissions Office.

Kids in costume at the BOOtanicalThere will be:

  • Activities designed for children 12 and under.
  • Trick or Treating
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Games
  • Ghostly Movies
  • Pet Costume Competition
  • Childrens' Costume Parade
  • DJ Music
  • Food & beverages available from local vendors.
  • Walk through the Enchanted Forest and learn abou the life of animals after dark.

BOOtanical Purpose
Accept non-perishable food and monetary donations for the three area food banks: First Christian Church of Mineral Wells, First United Methodist Church of Mineral Wells, and New Haven Ministries of Mineral Wells.

Focus of BOOtanical
To be an inexpensive, safe and fun place to enjoy Halloween while learning about nature and fostering community-wide participation.

Admission
Admission to this Halloween event is free with the donation of a nonperishable food item for area food banks.  Otherwise, regular admission fees apply during the BOOtanical event.

BOOtanical Festival saw a record number of attendees on October 31, 2010.  Over 1400 people attended the festival.  Through the generous donations of our guests, food items were donated to the three area food banks, First United Methodist Church, First Christian Church and the New Haven Ministries.  All three food banks are grateful for the donations.  We can hardly wait to see the turnout on Halloween this year.

Trick or treat at the BOOtanicalFace painting at BOOtanical