Acorn Village Forest School is joining local nonprofit Santa Ynez Valley Botanical Garden to present Halloween Journey, an interactive theatrical Halloween experience for families with young children.

This year marks the fourth annual fundraiser in support of both Acorn Village and the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden.

This year’s event will take place 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Guests will buy pre-timed entry tickets to join the experience. Buy tickets here.

Halloween Journey is designed for children ages 2-8 and their families. The Botanic Garden will be transformed into a wonderland, home to fairies, billy goats, talking trees, and the throne of the majestic Pumpkin Queen.

Audiences will be guided through a magical, meandering trail, encountering six immersive story vignettes performed by local Santa Ynez Valley artists.

Each tale ends with a small treasure or charm gifted to participating children. Concessions will be available for purchase at the event, offering bites and warm beverages to enjoy before or after the journey.

This year’s Halloween Journey is sponsored by Buellton Rotary, whose support makes it possible to present the creative, community event. 

For more about the event, email halloweenjourneysyv@gmail.com.