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Event · Outdoors

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns 2026

When
Wed, Oct 14 · 6:30 PM–10:30 PMOctober 7–11, 14–18, 21–25, 2026, 6:30–10:30 pm.
Where
Chicago Botanic Garden1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
Advance off-peak starting rates: nonmember child ages 3–12 $17, adult $24; member child $13, adult $20. Ages 2 and younger free. Nonmember parking $15 advance or $25 onsite.
Organizer
Chicago Botanic Garden

Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 14 · Thu, Oct 15 · Fri, Oct 16 · Sat, Oct 17 · Sun, Oct 18 · Wed, Oct 21 · Thu, Oct 22 · Fri, Oct 23 · Sat, Oct 24 · Sun, Oct 25

Follow a paved nighttime trail with carved pumpkins and costumed performers.

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