The Houston Arboretum’s ‘ArBOOretum’ fall family festival returns this weekend
HOUSTON – Grab your kids and their costumes for the Houston Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year - their annual ‘ArBOOretum’ festival happening this Saturday, Oct. 19th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This is their most popular fall event which features fun activities for all ages -- including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only trick-or-treat nature trail.
Little ghouls and goblins should plan to be at ArBOOretum to play, learn, and enjoy an engaging day of activities. The popular Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail will lead kids on an adventure of discovery where they will LEARN ABOUT CREATURES THAT LIVE AT THE ARBORETUM, while collecting candy along the way. Other favorite ArBOOretum activities throughout the day include:
Carnival Swings
Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail
Halloween Market
Live Animal Encounters
Pumpkin Decorating
Train Rides
Food trucks will also be on hand to keep guests well-fed and hydrated.
Get more info --> HERE .
Watch as Lauren Kelly and the Arboretum’s Christine Mansfield give us a preview of this weekend’s fun event!
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