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Family Events · Friday, October 23, 2026

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-lanterns

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The Garden reopens after dark for ticket holders along an illuminated path lined with artist-carved pumpkins, including 75 giants of around 150 pounds each, plus live carving, costumed performers and this year's 20-foot illuminated Monarch Skull sculpture. Remaining nights are Oct 23–25, 6:30–10:30pm (the Garden closes at 5pm and reopens at 6pm for ticket holders), at 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe (Braeside, Metra UP-N). Adults are $20 member / $24 nonmember, children 3–12 are $13 / $17, and kids 2 and under are free; nonmember parking is $15 in advance or $25 on site.

Good to know

Date & timeFriday, October 23, 20266:30 PM
WhereChicago Botanic Garden1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
PriceAdult $20 member | $24 nonmember; child (3–12) $13 member | $17 nonmember; 2 & under free
CheckedBy a person against the venue's own listing, Oct 23, 2026How we verify
Oct23Friday, 6:30 PMChicago Botanic Garden
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Questions people ask

When is Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns?＋
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM, until 10:30 PM.
Where is it held?＋
At Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022. Braeside (Metra UP-N).
How much does it cost?＋
Adult $20 member | $24 nonmember; child (3–12) $13 member | $17 nonmember; 2 & under free, as printed on the organizer's listing. Prices can change, so the booking page has the final word.
How do I book a spot?＋
Through the organizer's own page, linked from the booking button on this page. We do not sell tickets or take a cut; we list what the venue publishes and send you to it.
What else is on at Chicago Botanic Garden?＋
1 other listing on our calendar, including Fine Art of Fiber (Nov 6). The venue page lists them all.

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