Look on the bright side

Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular will dazzle you with 2,013 glowing carved pumpkin faces lighting up Washington Park near the Carillon and Botanical Garden. Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 18-19, rain or shine, walk through the grounds and see the amazing display. Chaditos, Dew’s Chili, Pease’s Candy and other food vendors will be on site, too. Don’t want to mess with finding a parking spot at the park? Park at the Hobby Lobby Store on Wabash Ave. and take a free shuttle to the park. Proceeds from the evening help in renovation of the Carillon landscape.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, 6:30-9:30pm
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
Washington Park
Fayette Avenue
494-1949
$7, $5 ages 4-11

This article appears in Oct 17-23, 2013.