Get out and enjoy one of your last fall weekends at The Franklin Park Conservatory. There will be a variety of live entertainers performing from 6-8pm on October 27-31.The Conservatory Food Truck, other local food trucks and Charlie’s Kettle Corn will be on site. Beautiful glass pumpkins and autumnal goods made by local artists will be available for sale. Become immersed in the fun atmosphere with a foggy creek, witches garden, larger than life spiders and more!

Hundreds of glowing jack-o-lanterns fill the botanical gardens and Grand Mallway, along with gourds, mums, and brassicas. Enchanting decorations throughout the gardens include larger-than-life spiders created by Tork Collaborative Arts, Inc., a foggy creek and skeletons and ghosts. Two Pumpkin Houses stand ready to welcome guests this year.

On Halloween weekend, children ages 2-12 will receive a small bag filled with treats and surprises. Family friendly costumes are encouraged!

Ticketing

For all ticketing concerns, you must email tc@fpconservatory.org. Using any other method will likely result in your message going unanswered.

Procedures

  • It’s strongly recommended that all guests, including members, reserve tickets online in advance. Many nights will sell out
    • Members at the Patron, Benefactor and Monarch level do not need to register in advance.
  • Special engagement rates are in effect for Pumpkins Aglow.
  • Pumpkins Aglow occurs regardless of weather, please plan accordingly.
    • The entire building will be open each night and guests can take shelter inside during inclement weather.
    • No refunds will be issued due to weather.
  • The Conservatory will close to the public at 4pm before Pumpkins Aglow begins at 5pm.
    • Closing after General Admission allows the facility to be cleaned and set up for Pumpkins Aglow.
    • Guests will not be permitted to stay in the Conservatory buildings or interior grounds from 4-5pm.
  • Doors open at 5pm,  please arrive within 30 minutes of your scheduled ticket time.
    • Timed ticketing allows for capacity control and improves the check-in process.
    • Please have tickets ready to be scanned when you arrive at the front desk. Tickets can be printed or scanned from a smartphone.
  • If you want to renew your membership or purchase a new membership, please do so ahead of your visit to Pumpkins Aglow.
    • Members receive discounts on special engagement tickets and having tickets ready to scan will expedite your admission.
    • Membership purchases and renewals are available online.

Refunds & Exchanges

  • Admission tickets are non-refundable.
  • No refunds will be issued due to weather.
  • All requests for exchanges must be made at least 48 hours in advance of your reserved ticket time. Requests using any method other than what is outlined above will go unanswered.
    • Email your exchange request to tc@fpconservatory.org. Include your name, email address used to reserve tickets, and the date and time you would like your tickets moved to.
    • A $5.00 fee per reservation will be assessed for all ticket exchanges.

Cancelation

  • If the Conservatory determines that conditions warrant canceling an event, a message will be posted on our website and on social media. Guests with reserved tickets will be contacted directly.

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