If you’re looking for a spooktacular date night idea, head to Chicago Botanic Garden for Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns.
Each section of the garden walk has pumpkins carved to fit a certain theme, including music legends, Chicago sports, and Halloween classics. I was in awe of the talent of these carvers from the start!
Music:
The Solar System:
Sports:
They had other Chicago sports pumpkins but I only really care about the Cubs, duh. Also Michael Jordan.
Other Jack-o-Lanterns:
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| We were thrilled to see our name on a pumpkin. 🙂 |
At various tents you could observe as carvers created their masterpieces and you could ask about the process. You can and should stop by for a hot cider, chocolate or coffee and a dessert. (We got the apple cider doughnuts bites. Yum!) My hot chocolate actually made the pregnancy symptoms I was having go away, and the treats made the chilly walk more enjoyable! By the way, those beverages can also be spiked if you prefer/are not expecting. Or you can just get beer, wine, water or soda.
You also walk through a Wonderland Express section with countless trains. Kids would love it, as did we! They also had a miniature version of Wrigley Field
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| The ivy inside the mini Wrigley Field was out of control! |
It was a nice way to beat the Sunday Scaries!
Have you been to the Chicago Botanic Garden? What are your Halloween plans? Which pumpkin is your favorite?
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