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Reiman Gardens' popular fall celebration is back October 10-12!

Featuring more than 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It's also great for date nights and fun with friends, so come in costume and have a spooky good time!

Don't Miss the Excitement

Experience hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns located throughout the beautiful gardens, as well as glowing orbs, Hollusion dancing video projections, and the colorful lighted tower at Sycamore Falls. All three nights will feature our Candy Factory at the end of the route, as well as activities and chemistry shows from ISU SCUM (Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors). A local BSA troupe will be selling pre-packaged snacks and hot chocolate as a fundraiser near the halfway point of the route (cash and credit cards accepted).

Enjoy creepy crawly critters? New this year, visit our auditorium before you leave for the chance to adopt your very own hissing cockroach (fee required - more info coming soon).

Lighted jack-o-lanterns around a pool at night
Costumed children and adults trick or treating
Adults and children viewing lighted pumpkins on a hillside garden
People posing for photos under an arch of fall leaves

Hours

Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 12
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Lit jack-o-lanterns on hay bales

Tickets

$16 - Adult General Public
$14 - Members & ISU Students
$7 - Youth (ages 2 to 12)
Free - Under 24 months

Tickets are for reserved entry time slots. Arrive during your time slot and stay as long as you wish (until we close). Popular times sell out quickly, so purchase tickets early!

Tickets must be purchased online. Members please have your membership ID number ready when purchasing tickets online.

Everything you need to know!

 

 

Reiman Gardens LOVES our volunteers! Find out how you can be a part of Spirits in the Gardens.

Young women carve pumpkins

Volunteer to Carve Pumpkins

Help us carve 1,000+ pumpkins the week before Spirits in the Gardens!

Women dressed as Care Bears give out candy to a child in costume

Volunteer at Spirits in the Gardens

Help us make this event amazing for our visitors! Volunteer to hand out candy or help with directions during the event.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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