Join us for a day of Halloween fun! Learn about the amazing adaptations of our resident raptors, go on a Tree Trunk or Treat Scavenger Hunt, vote for your favorite carved pumpkin, and see how cool our reptile ambassadors are. Costumes encouraged! For families with young children, make sure to visit our Peeps & Squeaks activities, and families of all ages should be sure to buy tickets for our amazing Hoots & Howls event in the evening!

Day Schedule:

10:00AM - 4:00PM
Pumpkin Carving Contest: Bring in your own carved pumpkin to enter into the contest. Vote on your favorite pumpkins made by visitors and see which is the best of the best! Pumpkin winners will be announced at the end of the 3:00 program. (August Pavilion)

10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tree Trunk or Treat Scavenger Hunt: Trick or treat, in the trees! Visit different stations along the Canopy Walk to play games, do puzzles, and learn about the different habitat zones around VINS. (Canopy Walk)

10:30AM - 1:30PM
Peeps & Squeaks: Join us for Halloween fun at VINS with special activities and programs for families with young children. Visit Peeps & Squeaks schedule for more information.

11:00AM - 11:30AM
Predators of the Sky: Watch our ambassador raptors fly through the air, and learn about their amazing adaptations! (Hawkfly)

1:30PM - 2:00PM
Scales and Serpents: Just in time for Halloween, come meet our resident reptiles in this engaging program featuring reptiles. (Hawkfly)

2:00PM - 2:20PM
Songbird Aviary Tour: Join a staff member to learn more about the songbirds that call VINS home in our walk-through exhibit showcasing some native songbirds. (Songbird Aviary)

2:30PM - 2:50PM
Raptor Feeding Time: Watch our resident raptors get their dinner and ask a VINS staff member all about them and their wild counterparts. (Exhibits)

3:00PM - 3:30PM
Predators of the Sky: Watch our ambassador raptors fly through the air, and learn about their amazing adaptations! (Hawkfly)

5:30PM - 8PM
Hoots & Howls: As the sun is setting, join us on a family-friendly guided tour as we explore the VINS Nature Center. Visit Hoots & Howls schedule for more information.

For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or [email protected].