Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path aglow with artist-carved pumpkins at Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns. Discover glowing tributes to Chicago sports teams, plant monsters, famous vampires, pets in Halloween costumes and fan favorites from 10 seasons of ghostly gourds. Among the collection are 75 giant pumpkins weighing 150 pounds each. Watch live carving in action, meet costumed characters and enjoy playful frights around every corner. With five additional nights to explore and light bites available for purchase, it’s a spirited evening of family-friendly fun—just creepy enough to keep you on your toes.

Explore an eclectic display of pumpkin art inspired by Halloween movies, comic book icons, dragons, native Illinois wildlife, Día de los Muertos traditions, 150 years of Cubs baseball, bioluminescent wonders, fascinating fungi, memorable obituaries and more. New this year, see the glowing 20-foot inflatable Monarch Skull by artist Alyse Gamson. Inspired by the monarch butterfly, the monumental yet ephemeral sculpture invites viewers to reflect on cycles of change, resilience and the fleeting beauty of the natural world.

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