Fall Festival: Family Halloween at Terra Botanica

Looking for a family outing in Angers during the All Saints’ Day break? From October 3 to November 1, 2026, Terra Botanica is celebrating the Fall Festival with themed decorations, unique activities, and an atmosphere full of surprises. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the park in a whole new light, surrounded by the colors of fall!

A Colorful Park

For several years now, Terra Botanica has been transforming at the end of summer to give way to an autumnal atmosphere. More than 6 metric tons of squash are displayed throughout the park, much to the delight of squash lovers. Themed decorations are also set up along the paths, with a brand-new display this year…

Welcome to the village of Citrouillard!

This year, some funny pumpkin-shaped characters are taking over Terra Botanica: welcome to the Citrouillard family’s village!

Halloween Activities for the Whole Family

Workshops for all ages

The Fall Festival at Terra Botanica has plenty of surprises in store for young and old alike:

• 🧪 Plant-Based Slime Workshop: Make the famous squishy slime—but with plant-based ingredients!
• 🎭 Mask-painting workshop: Let your creativity run wild!
• 🥕 Blind vegetable tasting: for the most curious
• ✨ And many more activities to discover during your visit!

Challenges to Tackle as a Family

Follow in the footsteps of Detective Citrouillard or try to guess the weight of the giant squash. Other mysteries await you during your visit 🔍

Explore the full program

Come in costume to celebrate Halloween!

At Terra Botanica, visitors are invited to come in costume to fully enjoy the park’s festive atmosphere. Strike a pose in your favorite setting and enter the contest for the best costume on our social media!

Attractions and shows are open just like during peak season

This is your chance to revisit Terra Botanica’s must-see attractions, such as the Butterfly Greenhouse, the Journey in a Walnut Shell, andthe Botanical Odyssey, which has been specially decorated for the occasion.

Your Favorite Shows

• The Explosive Vegetable Garden: Germafissa grows squash there in a… unique way
• The Magic Lab: Experiments Full of Surprises
• A Chaotic Takeoff : presented by the aspiring artists of the National Music Hall Institute of Le Mans

Extend Your Day with Terra Nocta

As night falls, let yourself be swept away by Terra Nocta, an immersive nighttime stroll that blends sound, light, and the natural world. Depending on the schedule, some sessions begin as early as 7:30 p.m. It’s a wonderful way to end your day—whether with family, as a couple, or with friends.

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