Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Gardens
Wed, Oct 07 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path aglow with artist-carved pumpkins. Among them, 75 giants tip the scales at 150 pounds each. Watch live carving in action, meet costumed performers, and enjoy playful frights around every corner.
More than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 150 pounds—will light up the night at our Halloween event. In the crisp air of fall, Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns features only real pumpkins.
Featured pumpkins—carved by professionals—include images of favorite Halloween characters, celebrities, and nods to Chicago. On a paved path, the evening takes on a festive air, with costumed entertainers and live carving demos, along with seasonal light fare and drinks for purchase.
