Gentle Halloween Shivers at the Jardin Botanique

From September 27 to October 31, Espace pour la vie invites you to experience all that the unmissable Halloween Shivers has to offer at the Jardin botanique. This year, the all-new show Même pas peur! (in French only) features Blandine—a cute little pattypan squash

—in a funny and exhilarating show that touches on the themes of fear and courage. Inside the Main Greenhouse, Petiole is convinced that magic is for everyone, but Kalbacius disagrees. Can the children convince him otherwise? Will they be able to get close to the

transformed gourds and the carnivorous plants? Will they know how to use the magic wand? Maybe they’ll have to attend the potions workshop first, or summon up all their courage to navigate the all-new outdoor maze!

BRAND-NEW SHOW – Même pas peur!

In the auditorium – Ages 4 to 8 25 min (in French only)

Blandine would just love to be as scary as her famed ancestors, the Halloween cucurbits. But to pull that off, she’ll have to face her own fears on a journey full of humour and odd encounters! Are you ready to join her in her search for the secret to giving people the chills?

An all-new outdoor maze!

Daily from 9 am to 9 pm

The bewitched maze of Kalbacius is home to the most original and uncontrollable creatures. Will you have the guts to find where they’re hiding among the shadows?

A giant greenhouse where there’s magic in the plants!

Open house – Daily from 9 am to 6 pm

For Halloween, the Jardin botanique’s Main Greenhouse has been turned into an intriguing place. Kalbacius and Petiole, our favourite sorcerers, live among whimsical creatures. There’s enchantment everywhere, like in the “dangerous” carnivorous plants and the transformed gourds.

Animation

Daily from 9 am to 5 pm

• How to use a wand: Learn to use a magic wand and wield your undreamed-of powers!
• The power of gourds revealed: The great cucurbit family showcases its wonders. Surrender to their powers and fine-tune your spells!

Potion Workshop

Daily from 9 am to 5 pm, every 30 minutes

This is where the plant bewitchment class happens: a potion workshop that showcases plants and the power of imagination…

KOWAI! Scary stories…

At the Japanese Pavilion — Monday to Friday, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm

Ages 4 to 8

Japanese folklore teems with scary characters, from ogres to witches, and spirits to demons. Surrender to the charm and evocative power of Kamishibai, the art of Japanese paper theater.

Ticketing, Schedules

Thanks to the Friends of the Montréal Botanical Garden, partner of the Halloween Shivers event.

Montréal Space for Life – Jardin botanique de Montréal

This botanical garden is recognized as one of the world’s finest and largest, and is a wonderful way to explore the whole globe. Its collection of 22,000 species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, a Tree House and some 30 thematic gardens make it one of Montréal’s loveliest attractions.

Location
4101, rue Sherbrooke E., Montréal

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About Espace pour la vie

Protecting biodiversity and the environment is at the heart of the mission of Espace pour la vie, which is made up of the Biodôme, Biosphère, Insectarium, Jardin botanique and Planétarium de Montréal. Together, these museums located in Montréal form Canada’s largest natural science museum complex, welcoming over 2.4 million visitors each year. In view of the challenges our planet is facing, Espace pour la vie is working to increase its impact by fostering dialogue with communities and taking actions aimed at mobilizing the public behind the socio-ecological transition.