Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns

Fri Sep 19, 2025 - Sun Nov 2, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through November 2, 2025
Except September 25, 2025.
Also on October 15, 2025; October 21, 2025; October 22, 2025; October 27, 2025; October 28, 2025; October 29, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Children 3-12: $25 and up ; Adults 12 and up : $30 and up
Location:
South Coast Botanic Garden
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The pumpkins are on the move!

In 2025, Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns is held in a new location: South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes.

As before, guests are treated to a larger-than-life pumpkin experience. This year’s event is reimagined as Enchanted Hollow: a place where nature glows, jack-o’-lanterns shimmer, and wonder lives around every bend.

Guests wander the lush, winding trails to check out thousands of illuminated pumpkins. The gourds are displayed in all sorts of creative and whimsical ways, including swashbuckling pirate ships, mighty dinosaurs, and fire-breathing dragons, as well as classic creatures of the night and other recognizable characters. Every 30 minutes, the entire event comes to life with a dazzling, musical pumpkin light show.

Additional fun includes photo ops and live entertainment. Food and beverages available for purchase. Optional add-ons include 3D glasses, a s'mores package, and a fun zone with bounce pads and slides.

Special evenings include the low sensory night on September 28.

Event is rain or shine. Book your tickets online. Keep in mind that tickets are timed, so plan ahead for a time that works best for you. Start and end times vary by date.

 

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