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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Name: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Start: 2026-10-19T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-01T23:59:00-06:00
Location: Minnesota Zoo

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When

Oct 19 – Nov 1 · runs 14 days · daily from 5:30 PM

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Where

Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN · Directions ↗

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Price

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A nightly outdoor trail featuring more than 5,000 artistically carved and glowing pumpkins. Hours vary by date: Sun–Thu 5:30–11 p.m., Fri–Sat 5:30 p.m.–midnight (within the Oct 18–Nov 1 phase).

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