Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2020

One of our most popular events is back: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns will be ten nights filled with frightful fun and intricately carved, lighted pumpkins. We’re doing things a little differently this year, with your safety in mind. There will be timed entries for ticket holders, as we have in the past. This year, we also will limit capacity, extend the route length, and make the path one way with a separate entrance and exit. Face coverings are required for those over the age of 2 who are medi- cally able. More than 1,000 hand-carved real pumpkins, some as large as 150 pounds, will be aglow with LED lights along a spooktacular Garden path. Feast your eyes on ghoulish gourds decorated in the style of Día de los Muertos, horror favorites, and more. This year, we’ll feature a special tribute to the doctors, teachers, frontline workers, and other heroes of the COVID-19 health crisis. Autumn is a favorite season at the Garden and the bright glow of the jack-o’-lanterns makes it extra special. Make your way along the paved path while enjoying festive costumed enter- tainers. You can also get a firsthand look at expert carvers crafting original designs. Get a head start on your Halloween celebrations with family and friends with a festive night out. Seasonal fare and drinks will be available for pur- chase along the route. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns When: Wednesday through Sunday, October 14 – 18 and October 21 – 25, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. (last ticket sold at 9:30 p.m., last entry at 10 p.m.) The Garden will close at 5 p.m. and will reopen for ticketed guests only at 6 p.m. Tickets: Advance adult tickets are $18; advance tickets for children ages 3 to 12 are $14. Day-of tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for children. Members receive a $2 discount on each ticket. Children 2 and under are free. Advance parking is available online and allows for quicker entry. As always, members park for free. Learn more chicagobotanic.org/halloween chicagobotanic.org 7 Note to readers: This issue went to print in mid-August. Please check chicagobotanic. org and our social media channels for any updates or changes to classes or events.