Ghouls & Gourds

Don't let a cold and dark night hide your family's fabulous costumes, show them off at Brooklyn's best Halloween bash for families, Ghouls & Gourds! The day is full of musical mayhem, thrilling attractions and lot of other oddities. Against the backdrop of the Garden’s gorgeous fall flora, visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on workshops, larger-than-life puppets, a pretend petting zoo, and a book barn full of authors. The Garden will be transformed into a Victorian wonderland, featuring flamingo croquet, a flying flea circus, a Victorian toy parlor, and a Monocle, Mustache, and Beard Booth. Visitors will enjoy musical performances by bands including The Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, The Xylopholks, The Itinerants, One World, and more. The Children’s Book Barn will feature 14 renowned authors and illustrators—many based in Brooklyn—who will charm families with readings and book signings. Fun for ghouls and goblins of all ages will be had, including a costume and puppet parade.