Wicked Plants: A Botanical Halloween

On the afternoon of Halloween, stop by the Hunnewell Lawn to learn about the most sinister plants in the Arboretum’s collections. Armed with spiky thorns, sticky latex, and chemical warfare, these plant species defend themselves from hungry herbivores, other plants—and sometimes from humans who wander too close. Others try to poison their neighbors, practice explosive seed dispersal, or even glow under black light. Drop by for this family friendly event and experience Halloween, Arboretum-style. No need to register, just stop by the Hunnewell Lawn between 12:00 and 3:00pm. Kids storytime at 1:00pm! In the event of inclement weather, this program may be rescheduled: check this event page for the latest updates. The rain date is November 1, 2:00 to 4:00pm. Accessibility: The Hunnewell Lawn is flat and just off the paved road. Audience: This program is appropriate for all ages. Date & Time @ Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live