This year enjoy the carved pumpkins from the comfort of your own car. The event starts Thursday, October 1, and is drive-through only this year. The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular website has several helpful Frequently Asked Questions: Can I bring my pets? Are there restrooms available?
There are motor vehicle rules as well: Limit of 7 people per vehicle; roofs must be on jeeps and convertibles; visitors can not ride in the bed of pick-up trucks.
Go to the site for details on ticket pricing:
Tickets are online sales only and sold for each half hour. We strongly recommend arriving 15 minutes BEFORE your selected time slot. Trail will be open nightly 6:30pm to 11pm. Gates will close at 10:30pm.
Rain or shine. No refunds or rescheduling.
The RIPBS documentary “Oh My Gourd! The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Story” will be re-airing October 14 and 31. Or here’s a quick video, a behind-the-scenes look from last year.
$50/car, through November 1, Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, (directions)