Jack-O’-Lantern Nights at Racine Zoo

September 28, 2023 6:00 pm

This event runs from September 28, 2023 6:00 pm to October 29, 2023 6:00 pm.

Over 1,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns will light up the night at Racine Zoo! In the crisp fall air, stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and become immersed in dazzling lights and charming decorations. The intricately designed jack-o’-lanterns will look like pieces of art during the day and come to life at night for all to see. There will be an abundance of custom designs to discover including cats, owls, scarecrows, and more Halloween-themed creations. To compliment the jack-o’-lanterns, there will be enchanting light displays throughout the route. Within the event, the Zoo will be hosting a decorating contest that businesses and organizations can sign up to participate in. Guests will be able to vote on their favorite decorated space and the winner will be announced at the end of the event. As you take in the delightful sights, warm up with seasonal food and beverages on site.

NEW IN 2023: Pumpkin sculptures! These large structures will consist of multiple pumpkins placed together in the shape of an animal with details carved into them. Some animals that may be included are a giraffe, rhino, zebra, African penguin, kangaroo, orangutan, lion, tiger, emperor tamarin, lynx, and snake.

September 28 – October 29, 2023
Thursdays – Sundays
6pm – 10pm (last admission 9:30pm)
$10 per person, 2 years and younger: free (Admission only at the door)

• September 28, 2023 6:00 pm - October 29, 2023 10:00 pm
• September 29, 2023 6:00 pm - October 30, 2023 10:00 pm
• September 30, 2023 6:00 pm - October 31, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 1, 2023 6:00 pm - November 1, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 5, 2023 6:00 pm - November 5, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 6, 2023 6:00 pm - November 6, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 7, 2023 6:00 pm - November 7, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 8, 2023 6:00 pm - November 8, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 12, 2023 6:00 pm - November 12, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 13, 2023 6:00 pm - November 13, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 14, 2023 6:00 pm - November 14, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 15, 2023 6:00 pm - November 15, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 19, 2023 6:00 pm - November 19, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 20, 2023 6:00 pm - November 20, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 21, 2023 6:00 pm - November 21, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 22, 2023 6:00 pm - November 22, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 26, 2023 6:00 pm - November 26, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 27, 2023 6:00 pm - November 27, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 28, 2023 6:00 pm - November 28, 2023 10:00 pm
• October 29, 2023 6:00 pm - November 29, 2023 10:00 pm