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Reiman Gardens' popular fall celebration is back October 11-13!

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. A Jack-O-Lantern sneak peek will take place on Friday night, while Saturday and Sunday nights will add activities, chemistry experiments, trick-or-treating, cosplay and more. Come in costume and join in the spooky fun! Tickets are for reserved entry time slots (stay as long as you wish). Popular times sell out quickly, so purchase tickets early!

Lit Jack-o-lanterns on hay bales

Jack-O-Lantern Sneak Peek

Friday, October 11 
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Be the first to see the Jack-O-Lanterns at their freshest. A cash bar will be available on Friday evening near the beginning of the route for those 21 and over. No candy, shows or other entertainment on this night.

Spirits in the Gardens

Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

On Saturday and Sunday, the Spirits in the Gardens event nights will feature more than 1,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns located throughout the gardens, as well as glowing orbs, Hollusion dancing video projections, and the colorful lighted tower at Sycamore Falls. Visit our Candy Factory at the end of the route to collect treats from the candy slides. Treats will be available all evening on Saturday and Sunday only! A local BSA troupe will also be selling pre-packaged snacks and warm drinks as a fundraiser near Lake Helen (cash and credit cards accepted).

Jack-o-lanterns in rows along a hillside
Lighted orange orbs and tower in a garden
Families in costume enjoy a Halloween celebration

 

Ticket Prices

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

Buy your tickets early, as popular time slots sell out quickly! Tickets must be purchased online. 

Members please have your membership ID number ready when purchasing tickets online. 

Purchase Tickets Here Starting September 9

 

 

 

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!

Spirits Sponsors Revised Sept 17