Halloween @ VINS

When

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Where

Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Route 4, Quechee, VT 05059 Visit Website | 802-359-5000 | info@vinsweb.org

Who

All Ages, Toddlers, Kinder, Kids, Tweens, Teens

Details

Cost: Events included in admission: Adults: $19.50; Youth (4-17): $16.50 (Must be accompanied by an adult); VINS Members: Free; Children 3 & under: Free Parking: Yes

Join VINS for a day of Halloween fun! Learn about the amazing adaptations of resident raptors, go on a Tree Trunk or Treat Scavenger Hunt, vote for your favorite carved pumpkin, and see how cool the reptile ambassadors are. Costumes are encouraged!

View the full schedule or ativities for kids young and old:

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. Enter the contest here. (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 Halloween fun at VINS with special activities and programs for families with young children. Enjoy a lively puppet show filled with songs, movement, and the chance to meet a live animal at the end. Bring a picnic lunch to eat while you enjoy a special interactive musical performance by longtime professional musician Laurie Goldsmith. Wrap up your time with exploration stations and engaging hands-on activities. Come dressed for a day of fun!

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 the 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 the 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 info@vinsweb.org.

Reviews

1 review

June 23, 2024
"Great place to spend a few hours with kids. My kiddo loved the creative playground, dinosaur exhibit and treehouse room. We went through the raptor aviary three times the Snowy Owls were her favorite. We didn't make it to the canopy walk because it was raining but I believe that's the main attraction. Still, even without this we really enjoyed several hours. Would recommend bringing a stroller if your kid isn't a great walker as stuff is a little spaced out and the trails are extremely accessible."
- Erin Teodosio