The days are getting shorter, the air cooler, and before you know it, Halloween will be here. Celebrate with a visit to Rhode Island’s most magical Halloween event — the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. You don’t have to be afraid of the dark as you enjoy a stroll down this glowing trail illuminated by 5,000 carved and lit pumpkins.

Enter a seasonal wonderland at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in the Roger Williams Park Zoo. The annual holiday event will run from October 3 - November 3, 2019, and promises to be as magnificent as ever.
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5,000 glowing pumpkins will line the Wetlands Trail at the zoo creating a magical experience once the sun goes down.
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The illuminated trail takes about 45 minutes to stroll. The path is handicap accessible and you can even bring strollers and wagons for the smaller members of your family.
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The display is completely enchanting. Discover pumpkins with traditional carved faces as well as more whimsical creations.
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Intricately carved pumpkins depict zoo scenes, fairy tales, historical figures, and much more. You might even find some inspiration for carving your own pumpkins!
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You'll even see jack o' lanterns on floating platforms with their faces reflected in the water.
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Tickets for Rhode Island's longest pumpkin trail will sell out quickly so start making your plans now to attend the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.
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The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular will run from October 3 - November 3, 2019, at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. Value nights are Monday - Thursday from 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $15 each and $12 for children ages 2 - 12. These tickets are sold both online and at zoo admissions. Prime nights are Friday - Sunday from 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tickets are only sold online only and cost $18 for adults and $15 for children 2 -12. Children 1 and under are admitted free on any night and additional discounts apply for zoo members. For more information and to purchase tickets, check out their website.

Address: 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

If you’re looking for some daytime fall fun for the little ones in your family, check out this festive farm with a corn maze, gem mine, pumpkin patch, and petting zoo!

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