Sometimes people REALLY get into their pumpkins. As evidence? The 12th Annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky (approximately three hours North of Nashville). Last year, the gourd-looking event had more than 110,000 people attend, according to the Parks Alliance of Louisville.
Opening Wednesday, Oct. 1 and continuing through Saturday, Nov. 2, the all-things pumpkins event happens at night at Iroquois Park, and features thousands of illuminated pumpkins. All of the pumpkins were previously carved by artists prior to the event then strategically set in a forest with music to accompany your trail walk which takes about 45 minutes to complete. Tickets are on sale now if you want to give your kids pumpkin’ to talk about! Hey, gourd vibes only!
If You Go
At the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, ticket-holders enter in timed slots starting at 6:30 p.m.; final entry is 10 p.m., Sundays through Thursday and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Tickets
In past years, this event has sold out, so get your tickets pronto if you plan to go:
Sunday-Thursday: Adults $15; Seniors (65+) $13; Children (3-12) $12; Ages 2 and younger are free.
Friday-Saturday: Adults $20; Seniors $17; Children $15; Ages 2 and younger are free.
The Jack O’Lantern Spectacular is located at 1080 Amphitheater Road, Louisville, KY 40214; parking is free. Concessions are available inside the Amphitheater. This is a rain or shine event; strollers and wheelchairs are welcome although there are a couple of steep slopes. No pets are permitted.
