Autumn graces us with its most vibrant colors, painting a canvas like the greatest artist. We invite you to enjoy this stunning palette at our cherished pumpkin show.
This year's exhibition will take you on an unforgettable journey to Asia. Admire the pumpkin artistry crafted by students from the Czech Gardening Academy in Mělník, featuring dragons, geishas, rickshaws, Himalayan peaks, lanterns, and other enchanting motifs. Explore fruits in all colors, sizes, and shapes, complemented by interactive elements and pumpkin-related games. The exhibition will also feature a gigantic pumpkin, whose exact size is secret.
Join us for the grand finale as we celebrate Halloween on October 31, culminating in an enchanting lantern parade through the garden.
Enjoy a colorful autumn filled with fun, events, and creative activities for both young and old.
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WHAT CAN YOU LOOK FORWARD TO?
Autumn brings a remarkable transformation of the natural world, painting it with a myriad of colors. It's traditionally the time for pumpkins and other fall harvests. From October 13 to 31, the Outdoor exposition of the botanical garden will be bedecked with a splendid array of colorful pumpkins, brightening rainy and misty days.
This year's pumpkin arrangements will be inspired by Asia, Asian culture, and nature. Visitors will encounter numerous traditional motifs from this continent.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a rich weekend program. On the first weekend, October 14 and 15, creative Autumn Workshops with autumn-themed activities await you. During the weekend of October 21 and 22, you can enjoy Pumpkin Fun, and on the last weekend of October, 28 and 29, you can carve pumpkins or craft pumpkin lanterns. The program will take place in a new exhibition hall, ensuring enjoyment come rain or shine.
The grand finale of the exhibition awaits on October 31, with Halloween festivities and an evening lantern parade through the garden.
BASIC AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
When and Where
The exhibition and accompanying programs will take place in the Ornamental Garden from October 13 to October 31. Workshops will be held in the exhibition hall.
The garden welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Admission
The entrance fee for the exhibition corresponds to the standard pricing for entry to the botanical garden.
| TYPE OF ADMISSION |
SALE ON SITE |
E-TICKET
(Czech language only)
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| Adults |
180 CZK |
150 CZK |
| Children aged 3-15, students up to 26 years with a valid ID or ISIC |
120 CZK |
100 CZK |
| Family ticket (2 adults + 3 children aged 3-15) |
540 CZK |
450 CZK |
| Age 60+, disabled people with ZTP certification, visitors with special needs |
95 CZK |
75 CZK |
| Age 70+ |
1 CZK |
X |
| Dog (allowed only to the outdoor expositions, must be on a leash)* |
100 CZK |
X |
| Children aged 0-2, stroller, disabled people with ZTP/P certification** |
free |
X |
| The teacher accompanying a school group - 1 teacher/10 pupils |
free |
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The price includes admission to the outdoor exhibitions of the botanical garden and The Fata Morgana Greenhouse.
* Dog entry is permitted only in Outdoor expositions.
** ZTP/P visitors have the option of free accompaniment.
How to Get to Us
The garden is accessible in various ways, but the most convenient is to use public transportation. For a complete overview of how to reach us, including parking information, please click here.
ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM
Halloween | October 31 (Tuesday) | 2.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Join us for a magical Halloween finale on the last day of October as we bid farewell to our enchanting pumpkin exhibition. You are invited to participate in a range of engaging activities, including crafting paper lanterns illuminated by electric candles, gingerbread cookie decorating, and a pumpkin carving workshop. But that's not all – there's also a bonfire, marshmallow toasting, a musical performance, and an evening parade through the dimly lit garden, offering the perfect way to revel in the Halloween spirit.
The workshop fee is 100 CZK, payable in cash on-site.
For children, there will be competitions and tricky challenges until dusk. All spooky masks are welcome.
At 5:30 pm., the program will culminate with the traditional parade through the dimly lit garden, adorned with lights and Halloween lanterns.
Refreshment stalls will be open throughout the Halloween celebration, offering not only sausages but also pancakes, waffles, trdelník (a traditional pastry), lángos (fried dough), halušky (dumplings), corn, potato pancakes, and soups. For drinks, we have lemonades and mulled wine for adults.
Come and enjoy the variety of colors and shapes of pumpkins. We look forward to seeing you!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners whose support made this exhibition possible.
Change of program reserved.
Please note that if the venue reaches its capacity, the organizer reserves the right to limit entry for visitors.
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