Homeschool families will have the opportunity to explore nature-based themes through a variety of hands-on activity stations set up throughout our outdoor garden spaces. This day is for homeschool learners (ages 2 -18) and their grown-ups to explore and learn together.

We offer Homeschool Days twice a year (once in Fall and once in Spring) on Mondays. Since we are closed to the public on Mondays, this program is for pre-registration only. This slower moving day allows families to go through the Gardens at their own pace.

The time frame is the window for arrival check in. Once you check-in, you're allowed to stay in the Gardens until 3 pm. We anticipate the program will take approximately two hours for families to complete. 

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Groups are welcome to picnic in our Magic School Bus picnic space either prior or after the program. Please note that Bookworm Gardens has a carry in, carry out trash policy.

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Get ready for a delightfully festive weekend at Bookworm Gardens! Join us for Boos and Brews, a Halloween-themed celebration under the glow of over 100,000 twinkling lights. Enjoy live music from a different band each night while sipping on delicious, spooky-themed cocktails available for purchase. Cozy up by the bonfire with a s’mores kit or explore a feast of flavors from food trucks parked just outside the gate.

Whether you’re looking for a chill evening or a festive night out, Boos and Brews is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged but not required. This event is for adults 21+ only. Event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique gardens spaces decorated with thousands of twinkly lights and structures

• Jam to live music with a different band each night

• Warm up by the toasty bonfire

• Concessions for purchase including themed beverages and s’mores kits

• Food trucks parked outside the gate (for purchase)

Refund Policy | Garden Guidelines

Calling all canine companions and their humans! Happily Haunted Hounds is the one and only night of the year where dogs are invited to explore and smell their way through the magic of Bookworm Gardens. Stroll through the Gardens decked out with over 100,000 twinkling lights and whimsical structures, view creatively decorated pumpkins, and take part in a Halloween-themed storytime and scavenger hunt.

Whether you’re wagging a tail or walking on two feet, this is a night you won’t want to miss! Happily Haunted Hounds is a family-friendly event celebrating the joy of Halloween with your furry companions. Leashes are required for all dogs, and please clean up after your pup.

Mark your calendar and join us for this pawsitively magical evening!

EVENT GUIDELINES:

To ensure everyone has a great time, please read below the guidelines to keep everyone safe and happy:

• All well behaved dogs are welcome on a non-retractable leash at all times.
• Please bring poop bags and clean up after your pet.
• Dogs must be current on rabies vaccination.
• Event staff reserves the right to eject any aggressive or obviously ill animal.
• Pet owners assume full responsibility for their pets. Bookworm Gardens cannot be held liable for any incidents or injury. By entering the festival, attendees accept full responsibility for any risks to themselves and their pets.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Timed reservations required for all admissions to Bookworm Gardens.
• Each visitor needs a ticket for admission. 
• Please arrive to the Gardens within 30 minutes of your selected entry time. Gates will open at 5 pm.
• After entering the Gardens at your selected entry time, visitors are welcome to stay at the Gardens until closing time.
• Reciprocal garden membership admission is not honored during our Happily Haunted Hounds event.
• Happily Haunted Hounds reservations are non-refundable & non-transferrable.
• The event is on rain or shine, and refunds are only available if the event is cancelled due to severely inclement weather.

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Our New Garden Celebration is a members only event to give our members a behind the scenes experience and to highlight our new Garden spaces from that season! The event will take place between 4 and 6pm with snacks, drinks and desserts offered. Members are allowed to bring one non-member guest per membership.

This is a 21+ event. 

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Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures, and enjoy seasonal delights around every corner. Dinner fare, munchies, and festive beverages will be available for purchase. All children will leave with a treat bag, so keep your trick-or-treat buckets at home! Event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique gardens spaces decorated with thousands of twinkly lights and structures

• View creatively decorated pumpkins in the Pumpkin Walk

• Enjoy Halloween themed storytime

• Participate in the not-so-spooky ghost hunt

• Warm up by the toasty bonfire

• Light concessions for purchase including themed beverages and s’mores kits

• Festive treat bags will be given to every child at the conclusion of your visit

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind autumn adventure, perfect for creating lasting family memories.

Costumes are welcome, but not required.

Refund Policy | Garden Guidelines

Employees of our corporate partners get to enjoy the Gardens for free this week! Please register you and your group ahead of time to expedite check in. 

We look forward to having you join us!