Friends of the Garden is pleased to partner with Farmers Market of the Ozarks for Moonlight MASKerade, a Halloween event for all ages. Come in costume to enjoy the full moon and autumn colors of the garden and sample food and beverages from local food artisans.
Dates
Thursday and Friday, October 29 and 30 from 5-8 p.m.
Location
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Admission
Adults: $15 in advance, $17 at the gate; includes 6 tickets to sample food/beverage (alcoholic and non) from FMO vendors
Children ages 3-12: $5 in advance; $7 at the gate; includes tickets to redeem at treat stops throughout the garden
Family: $40 in advance, $45 at the gate; includes admission for two adults and three children
Purchase additional tasting tickets for $1 each.
COVID-19
In accordance with the city-wide mandate, ages 12 and older are required to wear face coverings; children ages 3-11 are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings. Physical distancing is required.
Tickets
Advance tickets are also available at Farmers Market of the Ozarks, 2144 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, Mo., or 417-323-2813.
Proceeds
All proceeds from this event benefit the enhancement of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and the mission of Farmers Market of the Ozarks.
About the Stroll Garden
Formed in 1985, the 7.5-acre Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is the oldest attraction within the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. It is an authentic representation of traditional Japanese landscape design featuring a large koi pond, moon bridge, meditation garden and tea house. The Stroll Garden is maintained through partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Friends of the Garden, Springfield Sister Cities Association and Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki, Japan.
