2026 Screamin’ Green Halloween
Hourly Schedule
Costume Contests
- 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Ages 5 and under
- Wear your best, most fun costume. We love when you use natural and recycled materials, too!
- 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Ages 6 and over
- Wear your best, most fun costume. We love when you use natural and recycled materials, too!
🎃✨ It’s Back — The 18th Annual Screamin’ Green Halloween! ✨🎃
Join us for one of the Garden’s most anticipated family events, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. While Fantasy Fest fills the island with fun for adults, this event brings the Halloween magic to the kids of Key West! 💚
Our family-friendly celebration gives children a safe, playful space to enjoy the spirit of the season with costumes, candy, crafts, and outdoor adventure. And best of all, it wraps up just in time for families to head out and enjoy the Fantasy Fest Parade!🎭🌴
Step into a world where nature meets Halloween magic! Families, friends, and little ghouls of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day of spooky adventures, eco-friendly activities, and community joy among the tropical trees.
👻 Here’s What’s Happening:
- 🌳 Safe Trick-or-Treating along the Garden’s trails
- 🎭 Join the Costume Contest!
👶 Ages 5 & Under – 12:15 PM
🧒 Ages 6 & Older – 1:15 PM - 🕸️ Hands-on Crafts & Recycled Art Projects
- 🎨 Eco-Games and Nature Discovery Booths
- 🍔 Delicious Food & Refreshing Drinks
- 🎁 Raffles, Giveaways & Family Fun
- 💚 Community Partner Village with Local Nonprofits & Businesses
Admission:
- Early Bird through Oct. 20 $5 per child
- Early Bird through Oct. 20: $10 per family (more than one child; adults free)
- After Oct. 20: $10 per child
- After Oct. 20: $20 per family
- Botanical Garden Members FREE
Volunteer or become a sponsor
We’re currently looking for sponsors and volunteers to help bring this magical day to life! Sponsors can host candy or craft booths, support eco-education activities, or help fund prizes and event materials — all while showcasing your commitment to community and conservation.
- 🧙♀️ Spooktacular Villager (Community Partner Village)
- 🦇 Twilight Treasures Raffle & Auction Sponsor (In-Kind Donations)
- 🐈⬛ Creepy Craft Sponsors
- 🍭 Candy Cauldron Sponsors
- 🌝 Wickedly Wonderful Sponsorships
- 🎩 Master of Mischief Major Sponsorships
✨ Volunteers help make the Garden come alive — greeting guests, guiding families, and adding smiles to every spooky corner!
Whether you come to trick-or-treat, craft, volunteer, or simply enjoy the fun — your participation helps support environmental education and keeps this long-standing Key West tradition thriving.