Spooktacular Jack-O’-Lantern Walk

Bring your Jack-O’-Lanterns to the park and watch the pathways glow! Open to all ages. Invite your friends and family!

  • A glowing trail of community carved pumpkins will light up the night!
  • Cozy bonfire
  • Free S’mores & Hot Apple Cider around a bonfire
  • Food trucks on site
  • Costumes welcome! show off your spooky spirit!

Sustainable fun – feel free to take home the pumpkin you carved -or- donate it for composting.

Two lit jack-o'-lanterns in a park at night

Come celebrate fall, community, and creativity under the stars. This is a free family friendly event you won’t want to miss

When

Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 4:30-8:00pm

Want to see your pumpkin along the path?

Early drop off: October 15th and 16th at 4711 Chatham Rd.

Day of drop off: October 17th staring at 2pm (same location)

OR – Join HeightsNEXT at Ramsdell park for pumpkin carving on October 15th and 16th from 5:30 to 8:00pm. We will provide pumpkins to carve.

Ramsdell Park: 4956 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421 (carving will be in the park building)

Where

Spooks of Old

A dog in a costume is admired by a boy in a Mario costume.
Spooktacular 2023