CLOSED Today: Oct. 5, 2026
Recommended For All ages
October 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
5-8pm
The Gardens are open rain or shine. In the case of unsafe or severe weather conditions, visit our website and follow us on social media for updates.
Join us for our largest, most beloved event of the year and a tradition families return to again and again! Happily Haunted is the perfect blend of fall magic, glowing lights, and gentle Halloween fun designed for the young and young at heart.
As dusk settles in, stroll through the Gardens illuminated by over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting decor, transforming every pathway into a storybook scene. This not-so-spooky evening invites families to explore, play, and celebrate the season together.
Throughout the night, wander through uniquely decorated garden spaces, gather for Halloween-themed storytime, and search high and low during a playful game of I Spy for bats hidden throughout the Gardens.
Hungry? Dinner fare, munchies, and festive beverages will be available for purchase, including delicious hot dogs, warm chili, popcorn, sweet treats, and s’mores kits—perfect for fueling your fall fun.
Best of all, every child receives a festive treat bag, so there’s no need to bring trick-or-treat buckets along!
A magical first Halloween experience. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Happily Haunted at Bookworm Gardens.
Bookworm Member Adult: $10
Bookworm Member Youth (3-17): $8
Public Adults: $15
Public Child (3-17): $13
2 yrs and under: Free
Bookworm Members get the opportunity to explore the Gardens the first full weekend (October 9, 10, and 11) of Happily Haunted with no charge for members and those in their immediate family.
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