Amarillo’s Trail of 1,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns Lights Up Halloween

Now that fall is officially upon us in Amarillo, that means it's spooky season. This is the time of year when Halloween and fall decorations go up all over houses and businesses.  It's also the time when kids start picking out their Halloween costumes in anticipation of trick-or-treating.

One part of the fall season and Halloween is carving the scariest, silliest, or most creative jack-o'-lantern. It's amazing to see just how creative people get with their pumpkins.

Are There Any Jack-O'-Lantern Events in Amarillo?

A new event in Amarillo will focus on the art of the jack-o'-lantern, and one of the most perfect places to do this is the Amarillo Botanical Gardens, home to beautiful plants..

The Amarillo Botanical Gardens is hosting a new event this year that brings out good ol' Jack. It's the chance to step into a world where the pumpkins come to life.

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What is Amarillo’s Trail of 1,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns?

This event will feature over 1,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, giant sculptures, a trio of singing pumpkins, plus a giant butterfly. This is something Amarillo hasn't had a chance to experience.  Major cities like Houston and their Pumpkins After Dark event have great pumpkin displays, but this will be the first for the Yellow City.

When is the Trail of 1,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns in Amarillo?

The event will take place from Wednesday, October 22, to Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 6:30 to 9 pm each night. Admission is $10 at the gate, and children 5 and under are free. The Amarillo Botanical Gardens is located at 1400 Streit Dr.

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Come experience an evening of 1,000 jack-o'-lanterns!  While you're there, pick up your very own pumpkin at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens pumpkin patch.

Don't miss this unique event.