Favorites in autumn

For many Montréal families, the October fun at the Botanical Garden has become a Halloween tradition! See it all through a child’s eyes and admire the creativity of all those decorated cucurbitaceae. Here a squash transformed into a cat, there a rocket or a tiny village of imaginary creatures crafted from miniature pumpkins … every pumpkin tells a story! And speaking of stories, Esmeralda the friendly witch has lots to regale you with as well, between reciting magic spells. Of course there is Pépo-Citrouille, too, celebrating 20 years of entertaining adventures. Just watch young audiences singing and dancing along with him and you’ll understand why he’s the star of the show!Before you head outside, drop by the Squash Kiosk and learn a bit more about the huge and fascinating cucurbitaceae plant family. To top things off in style, let your inner monster out in the Little Monsters Courtyard: hop about, get lost in the maze and enjoy the smiles on the faces of visitors of all ages!