Littleton’s biggest after-dark fall attraction is back at Hudson Gardens on select nights through Nov. 1. Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns lines a half-mile dirt trail with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, adds a synchronized light show and live entertainment, and sells food along the way.
The venue calendar lists Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as the next nights. There is no event on Monday, Oct. 26. The final week runs Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 27-29, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. The gardens close to daytime visitors at 4:30 p.m. on event nights. Entry is timed, and the check-in window is printed on your ticket. It runs rain or shine with no refunds or reschedules, so dress for the forecast.
Know before you go
- Ticketed, timed entry; buy through the organizer’s Denver page. Prices vary by night.
- Free parking on site, with overflow across Santa Fe Drive at Arapahoe Community College.
- The trail is unpaved; wear walking shoes and bring layers.
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