Horror, Fantasy and Sci-Fi Club of Minnesota

-Thrill Seekers-

• Over 5,000 Illuminated Pumpkins

(This is a Ticket Event)
https://mnzoo.org/jols-2025/

This year’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular features an expanded, one-way walking route. It’s designed to give you more space and even better views of the pumpkins. Feel the gourd vibes as you stroll through thousands of glowing pumpkins. Whether it’s your first time or already one of your family’s favorite fall activities, you’ll be wowed by the woodsy trail.

This year's event is inspired by the What goes bump in the night!

Jack-0-Lantern Spectacular is an outdoor, night time event that runs rain or shine; please dress for the weather. There are special effects such as music, colorful lights, and fog throughout the experience.

From Celebration Plaza, it is about a 10-minute walk (1/4 mile) on varying terrain to the start of the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular pumpkin trail. The pumpkin trail is is an additional 1/4-mile long which takes about 40 - 50 minutes to travel.

Wait time to enter may vary depending on attendance.

• Food and Drinks?

A variety of seasonal treats and drinks are available for purchase. In Central Plaza, you’ll find dinner options, snacks, sweets and beverages. On the way to and along the pumpkin trail, you’ll find more snack and beverage stands. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. You can bring in a water bottle.