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JACK O’LANTERN WORLD

AN INCREDIBLE WALK THROUGH THOUSANDS OF HAND CARVED JACK O'LANTERNS FEATURING 1000+ POUNDERS

SEPT. 29TH - OCT. 29TH / LAKE ZURICH, IL

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SPECIAL 2023 NIGHTS

Open Evenings 9/29 to 10/29:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Special Event Nights Below:

10/7 – Pumpkin Weigh Off U.S. National Championships
(More Info Here)

10/13 – Trail Turns Haunted After 9 P.M.
(One Night Only, More Info Here)

10/14 – Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
(You can do it! Register Here)

10/20 – Pumpkin Carving Contest
(More Info Here)

10/5, 12, 19, 26 – Trick or Treat Night
Candy stations on route

One-of-a-Kind

Described as “INCREDIBLE” by WGN TV News, this annual event is a tradition for tens of thousands. We invite you to walk our amazing trail filled with 1000’s of Jack O’lanterns hand carved by over 50 artisans. This year the experience will include some of USA’s LARGEST real 1000+ LB pumpkins! Gather friends and family to experience our one-of-a-kind whimsical celebration of Halloween, art, nature & fall.

Plan your Trip

Date Night // Family & Kid Friendly // Food and Beverage

Whether your 9, 39 or 99, everybody, seems to love Jack O’Lantern World so make it a family, friends, or date night.

Once you arrive you will take a ¾ mile long walk through 17 immersive worlds of hand carved Jack O’ Lanterns designed by artisans.

Enjoy food and beverage from some of your favorite local food trucks. See food truck schedule below.

Jack O'Lantern World Butterfly

Plan your Trip

Date Night // Family & Kid Friendly // Food and Beverage

Whether your 9, 39 or 99, everybody, seems to love Jack O’Lantern World so make it a family, friends, or date night.

Once you arrive you will take a ¾ mile long walk through 20 immersive worlds of hand carved Jack O’ Lanterns designed by artisans.

Enjoy food and beverage from some of your favorite local food trucks. See food truck schedule below.

Jack O'Lantern World Detail

Our Vision

Jack O’Lantern World is the vision and creation of an award-winning artist supported by a team of over 50 artisans, designers, architects, carpenters, and event planners. Each New Year we all go to work hand crafting and carving a totally new one-of-a-kind experience. We seek to amaze, create joy and bring the community together around tradition.

WHAT TO EXPECT

ADVENTURE

Journey through 15 magical themed worlds of hand carved Jack O’ Lanterns designed by local artists throughout the Chicagoland area.

DATE NIGHT

Enjoy a romantic stroll through the illuminated one of a kind creation making this an experience you truly will never forget.

BRING THE KIDS

A (not scary) Halloween tradition the whole family can enjoy!

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Enjoy some food, Grab some sweets for the kids, or enjoy an adult beverage all served by some of your favorite local vendors. You will be able to see a food truck schedule below closer to opening night.

What is Jack O' Lantern World?

This October gather your friends and family and take a journey through the “Jack O’ Lantern World” experience. Walk a 3/4 mile long trail through 1000’s of Jack O’Lanterns hand carved by local artisans. Experience our one of a kind whimsical celebration of art, nature & fall.

Select Dates, Sept. 29th – Oct. 30th, 2022

HOURS & PRICING

Open Evenings:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Times vary by day, click here to view available time slots.

Limited tickets available per time slot.
Time slots will most likely sell out.
We strongly suggest securing your spot now.
Online ticket purchase required.

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No onsite ticket sales.
No cash accepted.

PRICE:

$20.99/adult* – Thursday
$14.99/child* (aged 3-12) – Thursday

$23.99/adult* – Friday, Sunday
$15.99/child* (aged 3-12) -Friday, Sunday

$24.99/adult* – Saturday
$16.99/child* (aged 3-12) – Saturday
Special Needs Night – TBA

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*Dates and prices subject to change. Additional processing fees at checkout. Check the website before visiting.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Event Parking
215 S Rand Road,
Lake Zurich, IL. 60047

Parking 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.

FOOD TRUCK SCHEDULE

Adult beverages are available for 21+ and up.

Friday, September 29
TBA

Saturday, September 30
TBA

Sunday, October 1
TBA

Thursday, October 5
TBA

Friday, October 6
TBA

Saturday, October 7
TBA

Sunday, October 8
TBA

Thursday, October 12
TBA

Friday, October 13
TBA

Saturday, October 14
TBA

Sunday, October 15
TBA

Thursday, October 16
TBA

Friday, October 17
TBA

Saturday, October 21
TBA

Sunday, October 22
TBA

Thursday, October 26
TBA

Friday, October 27
TBA

Saturday, October 28
TBA

Sunday, October 29
TBA

Event Information

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:
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 and less crowded.

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.

Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest

Come one! Come all!

The moment in our suburban lives has arrived. The opportunity to etch your name in the history books of Jack O’lantern World legends by competing in the Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest.

Parents, show your kids how it is done. Kids show your parents that this may be your destiny. -or- Have some fun, do something memorable and enter the competition with family and friends in the 4 person relay .

CATEGORIES & PRICE:

– Age 13 and under Category (half a pie) ($9.99)
– Age 13+ Category (full pie) ($15.99)
– 4 Person Team (4 pies) ($64)

REGISTER:

Click here to purchase your ticket to see the show on 10/14 and it will give you the option to add on the pumpkin pie eating contest to your ticket order.

SCHEDULE:
October 14th 7:30 PM

AWARDS:
Trophy to the top 3 in each category.

RULES:

The rules are super simple.

We will provide the pumpkin pies. Contestants must place their hands behind their backs while eating the pie. Contestants must not touch / eat any pie until the start signal is given. The first person to finish his/her pie will throw their hands in the air to end the contest and be declared the winner. Judges will decide if pie is actually finished before ending the contest.

Display Your Own Carved Pumpkin in the Show!
Carve your own pumpkin to display in the show.

I’m Peter, the creator of Jack O’Lantern World. My kids were so excited to carve their own pumpkin to put in the show this year. It made me think that there has got to be so many other kids and hobby carvers who would love to see their own pumpkin in the show so we are adding a public display section. We have 1000’s of unbelievable Jack O’Lanterns carved by our artisans but my kids could not wait to see their own. My guess is that your family will have the same excitement so here is how it works…

How it works:
1. Sign up here to let us know you will be carving a pumpkin for the show.
1. Drop off your pumpkin(s) on any Thursday between 2pm and 6pm at Paulus Park.
2. We will place it in the public display section for that Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
3. If you want your pumpkin back at the end of the weekend you can pick it up anytime on the following Monday otherwise it will be discarded.

My Density Matters 501(c)3 Charity

This event helps support
My Density Matters!

October is breast cancer awareness month. Support our local charity My Density Matters. Their vision is to create a world where breast density no longer hinders the early detection of breast cancer. My Density Matters empowers women to find out their breast density, learn their screening options, and insist on essential additional screening.

Weather Policy

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.

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR TICKET DATE/TIME
To Transfer Your Ticket Follow these steps:
1. Click on this link and select “Enter Ticket Email” button under the heading “Resend Ticket Confirmation.”
2. 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.
3. You will then be able to transfer your tickets to a new date and time.
4. 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

NEW! ILLINOIS’ LARGEST 1000+ LBJACK O’LANTERNS

TOTALLY NEW HAND CARVEDEXPERIENCE EVERY YEAR!

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One-of-a-Kind

Plan your Trip

Jack O'Lantern World Butterfly

Plan your Trip

Jack O'Lantern World Detail

Jack O'Lantern World Detail

Our Vision

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New All Community Events Website

NEW! ILLINOIS’ LARGEST 1000+ LB
JACK O’LANTERNS

TOTALLY NEW HAND CARVED
EXPERIENCE EVERY YEAR!

GiGi’s PLAYHOUSE PHASE THREE
BEER GARDEN

FEATURED ON
CBS / WGN / THE DAILY HERALD