Fall is a great time to visit our local attractions here in South Florida when the weather cools off (yes, it’s finally dipping into the 80′s, ha ha), and Flamingo Gardens has some great events lined up for the next couple of weekends!
This Saturday they’re offering 50% off admission at the Harvest Fest & Great Scarecrow Competition
This event takes place:
Saturday, October 13, 2012
9:30am – 4:30pm
They're offering free hayrides, a pumpkin patch, scarecrows, a Fall Market, scavenger hunt, craft projects, and more await you and the kids this weekend at Flamingo Gardens.
You can even enter your own creative scarecrow to this year’s contest or just come vote for your favorite. Plus the garden shop is open with fall vegetables for sale, and the Tropical Marketplace is featuring a Fall Market with fresh cider, caramel apples, fresh baked pies & cookies, local-made jams, jellies, & honey for sale, and more… (credits: Flamingo Gardens)
Hayrides are from 10am to 4pm only, but Flamingo Gardens is 50% off all day!
Click here for Scarecrow Contest rules and entry form.
Haunted Nights at Flamingo Gardens
October 19, 20, 26, & 27, 2012
7:00pm – 9:00pm
The Swamp Witch lives to haunt another night at Flamingo Gardens, Friday and Saturday nights before Halloween. Sponsored by Spirit Halloween stores, these special nights of fright are a fundraiser for Flamingo Gardens and feature live actors and animatronic props staged throughout the garden’s West Arboretum.
This year features new surprises sure to scare! more…
$8 General Admission. This is an adult event, not recommended for children under 10. No member passes, discounts, or coupons.
Come Opening Night, Friday, October 19, for Haunted Food Trucks and a discounted entry of $5.
October 28, 2012 Story Time with the Good Witch – Come in costume on October 28th for Half-price admission!
11:30am – 3:00pm
Kids will love Story Time at Flamingo Gardens with friendly witches and their creepy pets. It begins with a costume parade at 11:30 am through the haunted woods to find the witches’ cottage. Story Time starts at noon followed by a costume contest, crafts and other tricks and treats. Visitors can also explore the Great Scarecrows throughout the Boo-tanical gardens and take a hayride between 1 pm-3pm. Sure to be fun for all but best for younger children.
I’ve gone to this event the last two years and it’s always a lot of fun to see the little ones dressed up in their costumes for the parade…the staff does a fantastic job with the storytime as well as decorating the grounds. They also offer a not-too-scary Haunted Room in the entrance too that’s fun to visit. And of course, it’s a laugh to see the adults “dressing up” to get their half-price admission.
Flamingo Gardens is located at:
3750 S Flamingo Road
Davie, FL 33330
Visit www.flamingogardens.org for more information.
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