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Fall-O-Ween is in Full Swing
Through October 27

October at NYBG is surreal! All month long, you'll feel like you're stepping into your favorite fall film, spooky story, or autumn rom-com. The scene is set with colorful fall leaves, bright pumpkins, and festive decor—all it needs is a protagonist (hint: you) to bring it to life! The adventure continues both day and night—watch Adam Bierton carve his jack-o'-lantern masterpieces, root for your favorite artist during our Pumpkin Carving Face-Off, or meet botanical beasts and the farmers that created them during our weekends of giant pumpkins

All that—and more—awaits you. Jump in!

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Explore Autumn in the Garden

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Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Through November 30

Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero on a walk of wonders as this  immortal film comes to life. You’ll marvel at this first-ever spectacle that illuminates the art of the classic film against a backdrop of botanical beauty.

Rows of apples at a farmers market vendor.

NYBG Farmers Market
Through October 23

Enjoy a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, and other specialty items. Make your weekly produce shopping a delightful experience with local fare and live music.

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Leaf Locally: Fall Foliage at NYBG

Explore our old-growth woodland as it transforms into a tapestry of golds, oranges, and reds. Stay updated on peak color with our Fall Foliage Tracker.

Lots of purple roses in a garden.

See the Rose Garden in Bloom

If you missed the summer blossoms, don't worry—the roses are back for their autumn appearance! Visit to be dazzled by their sights and scents.


Experience Wonderland Before It's Gone

Two people walk on a path surrounded by colorful flowers.

Head Down the Rabbit Hole
Through October 27

Throughout the exhibition, explore popular Victorian-era flowers in the Conservatory, a topiary garden adorned with larger-than-life mushrooms, and weird and wonderful installations across grounds. Plus, learn about the history of this classic story and more in the Library!

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See More in the Mertz Library
Through October 27

In the Library, explore the plants that inspired Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, see botanical illustrations and books from the Victorian era, and read about the history of Wonderland. Plus, see contemporary art that puts a whole new perspective on Alice's journey.


Grow Your Knowledge This Fall

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La Foce: Paradise in Tuscany
October 8 | At the Garden

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26th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Series
October 15 & 29, November 19 | Online

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African American Garden Closing Symposium 
October 19; 10 a.m. | Ross Hall 

Join us for a one-day symposium—free and open to the public—to celebrate the closing of the exhibition African American Garden | Diaspora: Same Boat Different Stops. The symposium will feature a conversation between celebrated chef Kwame Onwuachi, creator of New York City’s restaurant Tatiana, and award-winning author Dr. Jessica B. Harris, as well as a panel with trailblazing food scholars and community organizers who participated as key advisors in the creation and development of the African American Garden.

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Major Support

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Wonderland: Curious Nature is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Generous support provided by Wolf Kahn Foundation and the Emily Mason | Alice Trumbull Mason Foundation.

Additional support provided by The William Talbot Hillman Foundation.

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An image of a jack-o-lantern above the words What's On Fall-O-Ween is in Full Swing Through October 27 October at NYBG is surreal! All month long, you'll feel like you're stepping into your favorite fall film, spooky story, or autumn rom-com. The scene is set with colorful fall leaves, bright pumpkins, and festive decor—all it needs is a protagonist (hint: you) to bring it to life! The adventure continues both day and night—watch Adam Bierton carve his jack-o'-lantern masterpieces, root for your favorite artist during our Pumpkin Carving Face-Off, or meet botanical beasts and the farmers that created them during our weekends of giant pumpkins.  All that—and more—awaits you. Jump in! Get Tickets - EXPLORE AUTUMN IN THE GARDEN Denz, 'fiMfiURT;H'Z» E NIGHTMARE BEFORE. CHRISTHAS LIGHT TRAIL Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail Through November 30 Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero on a walk of wonders as this  immortal film comes to life. You’ll marvel at this first-ever spectacle that illuminates the art of the classic film against a backdrop of botanical beauty. Rows of apples at a farmers market vendor. NYBG Farmers Market Through October 23 Enjoy a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, and other specialty items. Make your weekly produce shopping a delightful experience with local fare and live music. Fall Thain Family Forest Two people walking MCO-A9_02410.jpg Leaf Locally: Fall Foliage at NYBG Explore our old-growth woodland as it transforms into a tapestry of golds, oranges, and reds. Stay updated on peak color with our Fall Foliage Tracker. Lots of purple roses in a garden. See the Rose Garden in Bloom If you missed the summer blossoms, don't worry—the roses are back for their autumn appearance! Visit to be dazzled by their sights and scents. - EXPERIENCE WONDERLAND BEFORE IT'S GONE Two people walk on a path surrounded by colorful flowers. Head Down the Rabbit Hole Through October 27 Throughout the exhibition, explore popular Victorian-era flowers in the Conservatory, a topiary garden adorned with larger-than-life mushrooms, and weird and wonderful installations across grounds. Plus, learn about the history of this classic story and more in the Library! Many books with botanical prints displayed inside a glass ca e A PURERRERRE e Seshaw s S \es o See More in the Mertz Library Through October 27 In the Library, explore the plants that inspired Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, see botanical illustrations and books from the Victorian era, and read about the history of Wonderland. Plus, see contemporary art that puts a whole new perspective on Alice's journey. - GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE THIS FALL an overhead photo of a sprawling landscape in Tuscany {©OMatteo Carassale La Foce: Paradise in Tuscany October 8 | At the Garden a pathway surrounded by landscape paintings 26th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Series October 15 & 29, November 19 | Online Photo 5 African American Garden_640px.jpg African American Garden Closing Symposium  October 19; 10 a.m. | Ross Hall  Join us for a one-day symposium—free and open to the public—to celebrate the closing of the exhibition African American Garden | Diaspora: Same Boat Different Stops. The symposium will feature a conversation between celebrated chef Kwame Onwuachi, creator of New York City’s restaurant Tatiana, and award-winning author Dr. Jessica B. Harris, as well as a panel with trailblazing food scholars and community organizers who participated as key advisors in the creation and development of the African American Garden. Learn More - Major Support Quu— a.._-...?_-:" Delta Wonderland: Curious Nature is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Generous support provided by Wolf Kahn Foundation and the Emily Mason | Alice Trumbull Mason Foundation. Additional support provided by The William Talbot Hillman Foundation. instagram icon facebook icon tiktok icon youtube icon X icon social blog icon 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10458 nybg.org New York Botanical Garden word mark |
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