Ghouls just wanna have fun
Enjoy a frightfully fun fall evening. Dare to experience the Garden after hours. This year’s professionally carved pumpkins feature recreations of popular album covers, haunted tales from Chicago, eerie cartoons, and more to get you in the Halloween spirit. You'll find costumed entertainers and live pumpkin-carving demos along our paved outdoor path, as well as seasonal fare and drinks available for purchase. It’s (slightly) sinister fun for all.
BONUS: Kids can pick up a glow-in-the-dark temporary tattoo. Plus, everyone’s welcome at our selfie station for a festive photo op.
Festive food & drinks
Treat your crew to cinnamon churro bites, apple cider donuts, hot cider, spirited cocktails and more! Check out the full menu.
Calling all ghouls & goblins
Eager to don your alter ego’s attire? Costumes are encouraged at Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns.
#nightof1000jackolanterns
Post your photos with the jack-o'-lanterns on Instagram and be entered to win 2 VIP Lightscape tickets. Get the details here.
Advance tickets*
Adult: $21 member / $23 nonmember
Child: (age 3 – 12) $14 member / $16 nonmember
Child: (age 2 & under) Free
Parking: Free for members / $15 for nonmembers
Day-of tickets*
Adult: $22.50 member / $24.50 nonmember
Child: (age 3 – 12) $15.50 member / $17.50 nonmember
Child: (age 2 & under) Free
Parking: Free for members / $25 for nonmembers
VIP tickets
President’s Circle members can purchase VIP tickets for any day and time of the event for $30 each; children ages 2 and under are free.
Pricing*
Advance ticket pricing is available through October 16 while space is available. Day-of ticket pricing starts October 17 for any available slots. Prices above reflect members/nonmembers.
Parking
Parking fee applies for all general public ticket holders. in advance to save, or you can become a Garden member and always park for free. Parking fee does not apply to those arriving via a ride-share vehicle. Limited complimentary parking 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. 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.
