The 11th Annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular
The 11th Annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular will light up the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead and delight children, families, and adults with over 300 beautifully carved pumpkins and intricate displays featuring a “circus” theme this year.
Outside, in the garden, guests will enjoy the magical and electrifying displays of pumpkins and lights, while inside the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s historic barn visitors may have fun creating memorable circus-themed souvenirs in a photo booth. After a walk through the lighted displays along the McLaughlin Garden paths, all may enjoy complimentary popcorn and hot chocolate as they marvel about their favorite pumpkins.
Preparing for this event requires many hands, and you can do your part by carving your very own pumpkins to be included as a part of our displays. Fully gutted and ready to carve pumpkins will be available at the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on both Tuesday, October 15th and Wednesday, October 16th. All are welcome, and there is no fee or advanced registration required to participate in the pumpkin carving.
The pumpkins for the 2024 Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular were grown locally on Paris Hill at Russ and Judy Florenz’s Sunny Croft Farm in collaboration with the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s horticulturist, Corey Kotfila and the help of a summer garden intern from the MSAD #17 Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program.
Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular is one of the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s most anticipated events each season, and it is a major fundraising event for the McLaughlin Garden. Proceeds from the event provide the critical funding to sustain the garden grounds and support the wide range of programs offered each season. The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead is committed to our local and broader communities, and we extend free and low-cost programming for all ages whenever possible. The McLaughlin Garden provides a beautiful, safe and healthy environment that nurtures discovery, creativity and connections.
Choose from 3 spectacular evenings to enjoy hand-carved pumpkins and light displays lining the paths throughout McLaughlin Garden. We are hosting Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular from Thursday, October 17th, through Saturday, October 19th, from 6:00-8:30 PM. This event is great fun for all ages!
- Price Admission is $8 per person or bring a friend with our 2 -for- $15 special offer. Children 2 and under get in for free. Warm cocoa/cider, popcorn, and use of the decorated photo booth in the barn are included in the admission fee.
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Address
97 Main Street
South Paris, Maine 04281 - Website www.mclaughlingarden.org
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- Phone (207) 743-8820
