Wonder Gardens will host “Boo-tanical Weekend,” a Halloween-themed event Oct. 11-13 with family friendly activities, free with paid admission to the gardens.

The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13 and includes games, crafts, local vendors, face painting and more! Select activities are subject to an additional fee.

The event on Oct. 11 provides a unique opportunity for guests to visit the garden in the evening, when it is typically not open, to explore the lushly landscaped botanical gardens and interact with rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable birds and reptiles.

Costumes are optional but encouraged, and the event is free to Wonder Gardens members. Other guests will pay regular admission, which is free for children under age 3, $10 for ages 3 to 12, $15 for ages 13-64 and $13 for ages 65+. Discounted admission is available to the military and first responders. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For information, visit wondergardens.org or call 239-992-2591.