Ghouls just wanna have fun
Enjoy a frightfully fun fall evening at Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns. Dare to experience the Garden after dark. This year’s professionally carved pumpkins feature recreations of popular album covers, eerie cartoons, haunted tales from Chicago, vibrant Día de los Muertos tributes, and more.
You'll find costumed entertainers and live pumpkin-carving demos along our paved outdoor path, as well as seasonal light fare and drinks for purchase. Kids can get a glow-in-the-dark temporary tattoo as a bonus treat. It’s (slightly) sinister fun for all.
Calling all ghouls (and Grogus, Barbies, etc.):
Eager to don your alter ego’s attire? Costumes are encouraged at Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns.
Festive Food & Drink
Cinnamon Churro Bites
Warm Apple Cider Donuts
Street Taco Station
Spiked Hot Cider
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Spirited Cocktails
and more!
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. Buy parking online 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.
