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Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza at Pittsburgh Zoo

When

Through Nov 1 · 6:00 PM–11:00 PMNightly October 2 – November 1, 2026; gates open 6:00 p.m. from October 10; last entry 10:00 PM; closes 11:00 PM.

Where

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages; under 24 months free

Cost

Adult: $24 weekdays (Mon–Thu) / $26 weekends (Fri–Sun); Child 2-13: $18 weekdays / $20 weekends; Flex Ticket $28 flat per guest; Groups 5+ $23 flat; under 24 months free; members save $2 on single-day tickets.

Organizer

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Nightly walk-through display of more than 4,200 hand-carved, illuminated jack-o'-lanterns through the first half of the Zoo (Village, Forest Passage, African Savanna, Jambo Plaza, The Islands and Jungle Odyssey), with themed areas, live pumpkin carving, a 650-foot synchronized light-and-sound 'Living Wall' finale, children's activities, gently spooky seasonal displays, a scavenger hunt, a Night Train and seasonal food. Roaming characters on Wednesday nights through October 28; Vendor Village on Fridays. 21+ add-on experiences are offered separately in the Garden Tent on Thursdays. Timed entry; last entry 10:00 PM.