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    Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

    By Lauren on October 22, 2017, Updated October 29, 2019 6 Comments

    Another Best Friend's Day in the books! Our most recent adventure took us just a touch South to my old stomping grounds. We gathered up the kiddos and headed to Roger Williams Park Zoo for the annual Jack O'Lantern Spectacular.

    How to See the Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

    Step 1 - get your tickets ahead of time + grab your besties

    Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

    This year is the first time online purchase has been available. When you have tots in tow, being able to waltz past the long ticket line with your tickets brings a little ease into your life. (If not feeling just a touch 'red carpet.')

    Step 2 - Plan to arrive just before dusk

    Right around 6-6:30pm is the optimal time. Plan for a little traffic getting through downtown Providence. You can park in the designated lots for free and walk to the park or shell out $10 for upfront parking.

    There was still light while we munched our snacks and got some photos. Just as we crossed the threshold to the trail, the sun was setting.

    Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

    Step 3 - Get your snacks.

    Case in point, these apple sugar mini doughnuts. Or for healthy treats, pack up some of these Skinny Peanut Butter Energy Balls.

    Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

    Step 4 - Walk the trail + Enjoy!

    Pretty simple right? We like simple.

    Each year the Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has a theme, this year you'll walk through carved artwork with Time Travel inspiration. Starting in the Jurassic, through the Rome and Egypt, the roaring 20s and ending with more current works featuring pop icons. So much to take in, another pumpkin outdoing the last.

    Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

    Walking the trail can take a little as 15 minutes or as long as you'd like once you set your own pace. For families with small ones, about 30 minutes. Long enough to enjoy, quick enough to avoid melt downs, and short enough to leave the stroller in the car. Looking for a festive, all ages event? Head to the Jack O'Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo!

    Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

    Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

    Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

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    1. Manda says

      October 27, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      Can I have those donuts because they look so good! And those pumpkins are amazing!

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    2. Mistle says

      October 27, 2017 at 7:45 am

      This place looks like an absolute blast!!! I wish I would have had more time to do some fun things this month but life has been crazy. Hopefully next year!!

      Reply
    3. Christie Brown says

      October 27, 2017 at 4:12 am

      Whaaaaattt?! This looks so cool! Some of those pumpkins are amazingly decorated! This looks like it would be such a fun event to take to family to. I wish we did Halloween here in Australia. 🙁

      Christie's Take on Life. xx

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    4. Thena says

      October 27, 2017 at 12:36 am

      Wow, these are totally awesome! These take some skills! I'm just happy making a smiley face on mine!

      Reply
    5. Lynn Woods says

      October 26, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Oh, this looks so much fun! Those Apple cinnamon mini donuts are so yummy! When we have festivals here, there is usually a food truck that has them. Love them!

      Reply
    6. Shannon @loveatfirstbento says

      October 23, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      Oh wow, I wish my area had a cool Halloween attraction like this! Really love the pictures you took - they're so crisp and perfectly exposed. Makes me feel like I was really at the attraction!

      Also, those donuts look sooooo yummy!

      Reply

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