# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Garden of Villains
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Heroes and Villains invade Wellfield! Presented in partnership with the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, and Michiana's Premier Cosplay Group Comic-Collection Of Michigan Indiana Cosplayers,   this Halloween-themed event combines the natural beauty of Wellfield with your favorite superheroes and villains and the fun of trick-or-treating.

You'll walk our main promenade and enjoy live performances from all your favorites, including: Dr. Doom, Ghostbusters, Joker, Deadpool and Wolverine. The Hall of Heroes Museum will have many of their special statues on display. Take a photo with your favorites! We'll also have local front line heroes here sharing safety tips and answering your questions about what they do for our community. 

Gates open at 6 p.m., and the event runs until 9 p.m. Last admission will be at 8:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite superhero or villain, or whatever you like to dress up as on Halloween! Or, come as you are. We won't judge :)

Tickets are available at a discounted price through Wednesday, September 17th. Beginning Friday, September 18th, ticket prices will increase to $15. Kids 12 and under are FREE. Children still need a ticket for entry so please choose how many you need along with your adult tickets. 

No outside food and drink is allowed as we'll have vendors selling food and drink onsite at the event. Please feel free to bring a small bag as candy will be distributed at a few stations throughout the Gardens. 

The event will go on rain or shine unless the weather is severe. Wellfield reserves the right to cancel or delay the start of the event due to weather conditions. In the rare event of cancellation due to severe or dangerous conditions, tickets are valid for one regular admission to Wellfield, expiring one year from the event date.

If you need extra tickets, they will be available for purchase at the gate. Tickets are not refundable for any reason. If you're unable to use your tickets, you are welcome to gift them to someone; just forward your confirmation email to them to use. Unused tickets are considered a much-appreciated donation to Wellfield Botanic Gardens and the Hall of Heroes Museum.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/garden-of-villains/200030609078133
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elkhart
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46514
- **lat**: 41.69679
- **long**: -85.97676
- **full address**: 1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46514

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Garden of Villains
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Garden of Villains being held?
  - **A:** Garden of Villains takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46514.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Garden of Villains?
  - **A:** Garden of Villains is organized by Wellfield Botanic Gardens.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Garden of Villains is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elkhart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Garden of Villains sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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