If you love Halloween and/or art, RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns is the event for you. The show travels and is in several locations each autumn. This year, we’re lucky to have it back in New Jersey. The event brings together 200 talented artists who create around 30,000 striking pumpkins in total. The New Jersey location features 5,000 hand-carved illuminated Jack O’Lanterns creatively arranged along a scenic walking trail that’s sure to bring out the Halloween spirit in kids and adults alike.
Unlike the 2016 event, the illuminated pumpkins along the trail will be elevated on platforms of various heights, creating a unique Jack O’Lantern corridor. It makes all the pumpkins so much easier to enjoy.
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You’ll see brilliant works of art, including illustrations from your favorite movies and fairy tales.
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There will also be intricate 3D sculpted pumpkins, giant pumpkins (100+ pounds), live music, and live carving demonstrations.
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The event is family friendly, and it’s indoors - so it’s not weather dependent and goes on from morning until evening.
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The designs are truly impressive - it’s like going to a world class art show, with glowing pumpkins.
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There will also be a special treat. Some of the pumpkins will move, talk, and come to life!
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You can find this fantastic event at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus. You can find all the info (and tickets) on their website here.
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