Experience the glowing artistry of 2,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack-o-lanterns featuring the carving talents of area residents, artists and District 186 students. The hollow pumpkin lanterns decorate the carillon and botanical garden areas Friday and Saturday night, hosted by the Springfield Park District, Rees Carillon Society and Rees Memorial Carillon. Food vendors will be available. Free bus service offered from Sacred Heart Griffin.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Friday and Saturday,
Oct. 16-17
6-10pm
Rees Memorial Carillon
Washington Park
753-6219
$3-$5
This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2009.
