Oct. 7 鈥 11 鈥 14 鈥 18 鈥 21 鈥 25, 6:30 鈥 10:30 p.m.
Let the gourd times roll
Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path aglow with artist-carved pumpkins for Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns. Among them, 75 giants tip the scales at 150 pounds each. Watch live carving in action, meet costumed characters, and enjoy playful frights around every corner. With 15 nights to explore and light bites available for purchase, it鈥檚 a spirited evening of family-friendly fun鈥攋ust creepy enough to keep you on your toes.
Something for everyone
Explore an eclectic collection of pumpkin art featuring Halloween movies, comic book icons, dragons, native Illinois wildlife, D铆a de los Muertos traditions, 150 years of Cubs baseball, bioluminescent wonders, fascinating fungi, memorable obituaries, and more.
New this year
See a glowing 20-foot inflatable sculpture, the鈥Monarch Skull鈥 by artist Alyse Gamson. Inspired by the monarch butterfly, this sculpture is monumental in scale yet ephemeral in presence, and invites viewers to reflect on cycles of change, resilience, and the fleeting beauty of the natural world.
Ticket Sales
Open to members August 4 & to the public August 11
Tickets | Starting Price |
|---|---|
Adult | $20 member | $24 nonmember |
Child(age 3 鈥 12) | $13 member | $17 nonmember |
Child(age 2 & 鈻) | Free |
Parking | Free member | $15 nonmember |
President's | VIP All Access passes to attend any day or time of the event are available to purchase for $35 each, children ages 2 & 鈻 are free |
Museums | Reduced pricing is available for those receiving food assistance on October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22, parking is included |
Pricing: Prices above reflect tickets purchased in advance for off-peak days and times, which offer the best value.
Advance tickets: Tickets purchased through the day before your visit are priced lower.
Day-of tickets: Tickets purchased on the day of your visit are priced higher.
Off-peak days and times: Wednesday 鈥 Thursday, 7:45 鈥 9:30 p.m.
Standard days and times: Wednesday 鈥 Thursday, 6:30 鈥 7:30 p.m., & Friday 鈥 Sunday, all evening
Parking: Buy parking online in advance for $15. Parking purchased on-site is $25.
Exceptions: Become a Garden member and always park for free. Ride-share vehicles do not pay parking fees. Limited complimentary parking is available for the following: active duty U.S. military personnel and/or their families, reservists, and former POWs. Please show valid ID at the gatehouse upon entry.
Please note: Complimentary parking for corporate partners, reciprocal members (i.e., Morton Arboretum, Cantigny Park), and teachers link, WIC card holders, and Museum Passports does not apply to nighttime ticketed events.
Event Details: This event will take place rain or shine. The Garden will close each day at 5 p.m. and will reopen at 6 p.m. for ticketed guests only (this does not include class participants). Tripods and monopods are not allowed during event hours.
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