Scary pumpkins and spooky scarecrows, oh my!

Gorgeous gourds, plump pumpkins, and scary scarecrows — oh my! Come to the New York Botanical Gardens now through Oct. 31 and visit the Scarecrow and Pumpkin Gardens.

Add fun to the spooky season by visiting the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden.

Eye-popping pumpkins, spooky scarecrows, and plenty of family fun make this a superior seasonal outdoor outing! There are guided activities for kids, including a puppet playhouse. And on weekends there are live animal demonstrations of the season’s creepy critters, including bats, reptiles, and more.

Scarecrows and Pumpkins, now through Oct. 31; Tuesdays through Fridays, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to 5:30 pm. Tickets are $28 for adults and $12 for children; reservations not required.

New York Botanical Garden [2900 Southern Blvd. in Fordham Manor, (718) 817–8779; www.nybg.org].