Halloween celebrations coming to Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington

Two pumpkin trails are coming to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, one for adults and one for families.

RBG After Dark: Pumpkin Trail is a 19-plus event for adults taking over Hendrie Park. Candlelit Jack-O-Lanterns will light the way along the dark trail path with the park made over into an eerie Halloween-themed area.

Music, entertainment, pumpkin-themed activities and and food will be present at this event, along with adult beverages. Entertainment will include a “fire circus” and live pumpkin carving, and there will also be a photo booth. You’re encouraged to dress up in your creepiest costume.

RBG After Dark: Pumpkin Trail takes place on Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and tickets are available online for $27.

Also at Royal Botanical Gardens, the Great Pumpkin Trail is a family-oriented event. For this event, paths in Hendrie Park will also be lit up with Jack-O-Lanterns, and family-friendly food and beverages will be available.

Take care to note strollers and wagons are not recommended on the trail as only a portion of the trail is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly.

The Great Pumpkin Trail will take place Oct. 18 to 20 and again from Oct. 25 to 27 starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults, $20 for children ages three to 12, and free for children under the age of two.