When is Trick or Trees?

It is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 9 AM, on Halloween itself.

Where is Trick or Trees?

It takes place at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309.

Can kids go to Trick or Trees?

Yes, it is listed as a family-friendly Halloween event.

Trick or Trees: Fall Festival in Des Moines, Sat Oct 31

Name: Trick or Trees
Start: 2026-10-31T09:00:00-05:00
Location: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Trick or Trees

Mark Saturday, October 31: Trick or Trees is a fall festival at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive in Des Moines, IA, starting at 9 AM. The date lands on Halloween itself. Come dressed up: costumes are encouraged. It is listed as family-friendly. Within three days of it, 39 more Halloween events happen around Des Moines.

Date & Time

Saturday, October 31 · 9 AM

UTC-05:00

Location

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA

Oct 31 9 am – 4pm
Each October, the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden transforms the dome into one of Central Iowa’s most unforgettable destinations.
Experience Trick or Trees: where you can enjoy a family-friendly, non-scary day of trick-or-TREEting as we celebrate the spooky side of plants. Explore festive entertainment, educational activities, costumes, magic, and fall-favorite foods throughout the Garden. Bring your curiosity and your costume for a full day of fun at the BOOtanical Garden.
FOOD & DRINK
Kettle corn, roasted nuts, and lemonade by Jeff E Pop
Flora Café open 11 AM-2 PM
ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES
Activity & trick-or-treating stations | 9 AM-4 PM
Face painting by CreaTiviah | 9 AM-11 AM
Laura Ernst acrobatic variety shows | 10:30 AM & 1:15 PM
Toby the Balloon Dude | Noon-3 PM
Stilt walker by FEAT Acrobatics | 12:30-2:30 PM
Strolling magic by Jonathan May | 1-1:30 PM & 3:15-3:45 PM
Stage show by Jonathan May | 2-3 PM
Entertainment, schedule, and partners are subject to change.
TICKETS
Members: FREE
Adult: $14
Senior: $13
Youth: $11
Pineapple Program, Museums for All, SNAP/EBT, & reciprocal membership participants: FREE