Here’s a heads up on Ghouls and Gourds, the family Halloween bash upcoming this Sunday at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Ghouls and Gourds is one of BBG’s biggest family events of the year, and a totally unique way to celebrate Halloween! On Sunday, October 26 from noon to 6 p.m., Brooklyn Botanic Garden opens its doors to families from across the metropolitan area and invite them to revel in New York’s wackiest Halloween celebration party.

Ghouls and Gourds features a curated selection of music by the likes of the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble and John Carlin & the Kids Music Underground; larger-than-life puppetry by Mortal Beasts & Deities; hands-on workshops in mask-making, corn grinding, compost critters and more; a funky costume parade for all to join; a batty book fair featuring 17 leading children’s book authors and illustrators; and much more! The breathtaking backdrop of the Garden’s fall color makes Ghouls and Gourds feel like a true Halloween wonderland.

Fox 5’s Mike Woods is doing a live weather broadcast from BBG on Friday morning! From 7-9 a.m., we’re previewing some of Ghouls and Gourds’ most exciting highlights: John Carlin & the Kids’ Music Underground will be on hand for a sneak peek performance, we’ll be visited by some very special puppets, and more. All we need is some of the borough’s most wonderful kids to come and enjoy the fun! We would like to offer families the chance to come over and be on the broadcast—parents are welcome and costumes are preferred for all (even if it’s just a mask). It’s a great way for kids to get more mileage out of this year’s costume and show it off for all to see on Good Day NY! 

Again, we ask families to join us any time between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., in costume, at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Anyone interested should email me at kateblumm(at)bbg(dot)org.