More Than 5,000 Glowing Pumpkins Will Light The Night At Minnesota's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular This Year
Betsy Rathburn
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A fun, family-friendly event is returning to Minnesota! Minnesota Zoo pumpkins are back at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, and it promises to be a ton of fun. During this event, a glowing Minnesota Zoo pumpkin display known as the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular allows guests to wander past more than 5,000 glowing pumpkins that light up the night through the month of October and beyond. Read on to learn more about this MN Zoo pumpkin trail and the elaborately carved gourds that turn it into the most spectacular art exhibit in the state.
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For more information about the Minnesota Zoo pumpkins, including dates, tickets, hours, and more, visit the Minnesota Zoo website. If you know of any other great fall activities in Minnesota besides the MN Zoo pumpkin trail, let us know by filling out our nomination form.
What’s your favorite fall day trip in Minnesota? Share it with us in the comments below – we love hearing from you! The Minnesota Zoo pumpkin display isn’t the only trail in Minnesota worth exploring. Check out AllTrails to discover the best hikes our beautiful state has to offer, and don’t forget to sign up for AllTrails+ to gain access to perks such as 3D maps and ad-free content.
Check out this YouTube video by the Minnesota Zoo to see a preview of the MN Zoo pumpkin trail:
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What are some other fun fall day trips in Minnesota?
There's nothing quite like fall in Minnesota, and it's the perfect time to get out and explore someplace new. Some of our favorite fall day trips in Minnesota include:
- The mountain coaster at Spirit Mountain
- Zip lining at Kerfoot Canopy Tour
- The Hemker Zoo
- The North Shore
- Black Beach (yes, it's too cold to swim, but this shoreline is STUNNING when framed by fall foliage!).
Which Minnesota state parks should I visit in the fall?
Speaking of fall colors, we absolutely love exploring our Minnesota State Parks in the fall. Some of our must-visit places include:
- Interstate State Park
- Split Rock Creek State Park
- Fort Snelling State Park
- Great River Bluffs State Park
- Jay Cooke State Park
- Banning State Park
- Saint Croix State Park
- Maplewood State Park
In fact, with regard to Maplewood State Park -- go there, now! It's a total hidden gem day trip in Minnesota, and during the fall, its beauty will sweep you off your feet. Maplewood State Park is a little-known park in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. It's about 200 miles northwest of Minneapolis, in Otter Tail County. The park covers more than 9,000 acres and is best known for its trees. Maplewood State Park is home to hardwood forests of maple, basswood, and oak. In the fall, their leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red, and it's prettier than any postcard! There's plenty to do to occupy yourself in the park. There are 25 miles of hiking trails and 20 miles of horse trails that will bring you up close to the leaves. Picnic areas make it easy to stop for a lovely autumn lunch, turning this state park into a wonderful day trip destination.