LAKE ZURICH, IL
SEPT. 26TH – NOV. 1ST / Paulus Park
LAKE ZURICH, IL
SEPT. 26TH – NOV. 1ST / Paulus Park
Experience one of the world’s LARGEST jack-o’-lantern festivals!
-1,000’s of real jack-o’-lanterns-
-1,000+ lb GIANT jack-o’-lanterns-
-Photo ops galore-
We invite you to walk through our immersive, interactive trail featuring 20+ themed worlds, hand-carved by over 50 artisans.
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Open an enchanted night filled with joy
-NEW: Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch
Available every day!
-More photo ops than ever before!
-Return of GiGi’s Playhouse Phase 3 Beer Garden
-Live carver
Demonstrations every day!
-100% hand crafted experience by local artisans
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Open Evenings 9/26 to 11/1:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Special Event Nights Below:9/26 Pumpkin Weigh Off U.S. National Championships
(More Info Here)10/8– Phase three Bushel of Apples Fall Festival
10/12 – Special needs night
10/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Trick or Treat Night
Candy stations on routeFun Zone (Mini Golf // Giant Inflatables)
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
(More Info Here)10/31– Candy Crawl
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Images from previous years, new installations every year!
Images from previous years, new installations every year!
Experience one of the world’s LARGEST jack-o’-lantern festivals!
We invite you to walk through our immersive,
interactive trail featuring 20+ themed worlds, hand-carved by over 50 artisans.
-1,000’s of real jack-o’-lanterns-
-1,000+ lb GIANT jack-o’-lanterns-
-Photo ops galore-
-
Open an enchanted night filled with joy
-NEW: Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch
Available every day!
-More photo ops than ever before!
-Return of GiGi’s Playhouse Phase 3 Beer Garden
-Live carver
Demonstrations every day!
-100% hand crafted experience by local artisans
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Open Evenings 9/26 to 11/1:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Special Event Nights Below:9/26 Pumpkin Weigh Off U.S. National Championships
(More Info Here)10/8– Phase three Bushel of Apples Fall Festival
10/12 – Special needs night
10/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Trick or Treat Night
Candy stations on routeFun Zone (Mini Golf // Giant Inflatables)
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
(More Info Here)10/31– Candy Crawl
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Images from previous years, new installations every year!
Images from previous years, new installations every year!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
-All ages welcome- -Giant inflatable wonderland- -Glow in the dark mini golf-
-Illuminated pumpkin patch experience- -Great photo ops-
-local food trucks- -sweet treats- -Phase Three brewery-
-Great photo ops
-Support local farmers
-Giant inflatable wonderland
-Glow in the dark mini golf
-Sweet treats
-Phase Three Brewery
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
YOUR EXPERIENCE
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Event Parking
215 S Rand Road,
Lake Zurich, IL. 60047Parking instructions:
1. Park in West lot only. (*See step 3)
2. Use above address for navigation. Do not use Paulus Park address.
3. Do not park in East lot unless you need an accessible parking spot, are an elder person or an expecting mother.
4. Follow the red dotted line on the map below to the entrance gates.
5. Use extreme caution crossing RT 12.
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Adult beverages are available for 21+ and up.
Gigi’s Playhouse hosts a Phase Three Brewery Beer Garden each night.
Availability: ALL EVENT DAYS
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You must arrive within 15 minutes after your selected start time on your ticket.
Lights turn off 1 hour after last entry time.
This event is ADA accessible. Trail is a paved path.
By attending this event, you are entering the Jack O’Lantern World Walk at your own risk. There are possible areas of low lighting, no light, uneven surfaces, variable terrain and slippery surfaces.
The trail will take approximately 45 min to walk through. Actual time depends on you!
You will need to have your ticket printed off or pulled up on your phone to present at the admission gate. There will be no on-site ticket sales.
Prices include admission for one adult or child.
Tickets are valid for one use.
Tickets are necessary for anyone 3 and over.
All sales are final and promotions and discounts cannot be added retroactively.
Portable toilets available on site.
Service dogs only, please no pets.
Stay on trail.
Do not touch pumpkins, lights and displays.
All guests, including children 3+ years old, must have a ticket to enter.
Tickets are good for one use at the specified date and timeslot on the ticket.
Trail is one-way only.
Special Needs Time Slot (October 12 – 6:00 PM)
We have a time slot once during the month we define as special needs night. This is a limited time slot where their will be a lot less people that starts about 40 mins before true darkness. The purpose is for there to be an opportunity for those with special needs to go through while it is lighter, less crowded and lower music.If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to anyone diagnosed/showing symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 14 days, PLEASE STAY AT HOME.
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We are open in most weather conditions however, we will not be able to operate in severe conditions that include lightning. In the event that we must cancel the show, you will be able to transfer your ticket to another available night. If you decide to come on a weekday and your ticket was for a peak night ex. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) we will be unable to issue a refund for the difference in ticket prices.
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To Transfer Your Ticket Follow these steps:
- Click on this link and select “Enter Ticket Email” button under the heading “Resend Ticket Confirmation.”
- Go to your email and pull up the resent ticket and select “Manage Tickets” button and enter the verification code also included in that same email.
- You will then be able to transfer your tickets to a new date and time.
- You will receive a new email with a new QR code once the transfer is complete. You will receive one QR code for all tickets purchased.
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Jack O’ Lantern World has a donation program for groups, churches, schools and charities who sell tickets to the event to their network. Email info@thejackolanternworld.com
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Didn’t receive your confirmation/ticket email?
RESEND YOUR TICKET VIA EMAIL
CLICK HERETRANSFER YOUR TICKET TO NEW DATE
CLICK HEREEmail: info@thejackolanternworld.com
Phone: 224-757-5425
**Phone support hours: M-F 8AM-2PM CST
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All payments are final and no refunds will be processed.Shipping Policy (if applicable)
Delivery of tickets is through email.