Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns

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    Date & time
    Wed, Oct 7 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026
    Location
    Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL · 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
    Admission
    Adults from $20 members/$24 nonmembers; children 3–12 from $13/$17; age 2 and under free
    Parking / transit
    Member parking is free; advance nonmember parking starts at $15.
    Organizer
    Chicago Botanic Garden

    Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns illuminates the Chicago Botanic Garden with artist-carved pumpkins, including dozens of giant gourds weighing as much as 150 pounds.

    The family-friendly nighttime trail runs October 7–11, 14–18 and 21–25 from 6:30–10:30 p.m. Guests can watch live carving, meet costumed characters and enjoy playful Halloween surprises.

    Source: Official event website

    Information last verified: July 28, 2026

    Source: Official event website

    Information last verified: July 28, 2026