Pumpkin Spectacular - Jack o Lanterns - Roger Williams Park Zoo. This Jack-o-Lantern spectacular display is in high gear at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence RI. From October 4- November 3 this is a must see event. This
mega pumpkin event draws people from in state and out of state to this amazing visual bonanza of fun. RI real estate can be seen in a most unique setting.
It was the creative genius of John Reckner, a Massachusetts native, who 20+ years ago started the idea brewing. What you see as you walk through this zoo trail are over 5000 carved pumpkins which are all lit up. Every year has a theme and this year it's called the "All the Worlds a Stage"...carvings depicting the Hollywood themes and Broadway shows. All this with the background music of the production playing!
Imagine that Mr. Reckner and about many workers carve 10,000 pumpkins for the month they are on display (through November3rd)! The most intricate pumpkin carvings are done by a team. It's a lot of pumpkins and many manhours for these artisans. Mr. Reckner obviously gets such pleasure with the joy and amazement that he brings to so many fans year after year who return to this Jack-o-Lantern spectacular.
You just can't miss this Jack-o-lantern spectacular if you live anywhere within driving distance of Providence, RI. Even from Massachusetts and Connecticut travelers come to view this annual pumpkin event. It is open nightly through Halloween night beginning at 6 pm
(be aware that weekends have long lines) and going until 10 pm for a cost of $12 for adults and $9 for children (Fridays & Saturdays cost $1 more per person). Direct information can be obtained on this event by calling 401-785-3510 or on line at www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org.
So wear your comfy shoes and bring your friends or kids, cameras a MUST and make it a nice night out around the Providence scene (since Waterfires can be caught on October 6th!). This is one Pumpkin Spectacular at Roger Williams Zoo, Providence RI extravaganza you can not miss. So as I go home and look at my lonesome carved pumpkin, I am so disappointed that my artistic talents are not where the guru pumpking carver would even consider acceptable...visit the
Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Spectacular
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Ginny: I have no doubt the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular is going to be an amazing time for all who venture to Roger Williams Park Zoo and see the fabulous work these pumpkin artists are dreaming up.
I loved the pumpkin carving with my kids.. they were quite creative in their efforts.. All grown up now, still they like to carve a pumpkin when they can... I Love to see the really talented artists give it a whirl!
Hi Ginny. This sounds like a fabulous event! Wish I could pop up there and attend! (BTW the link to Waterfires doesn't work, so I have no idea what that might be but it sounds cool.)
Good morning Ginny,
What a mega event to draw everyone far and wide...great Localism oPost on Spectacular - Jack o Lanterns - Roger Williams Park Zoo
Hi Ginny. Lots of fun things to do and see this time of year, but the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo sounds like one of those things that is not to be missed.
Hi Ginny,
That would be a great event to go and take the grand kids to.
I bet there is quite a crowd there. Thanks for sharing the info.
Have a great weekend in North Kingstown.
Best, Clint McKie
Ginny
What a tremendous event. We have lots of pumpkin patches out here now but I haven't seen anything that quite compares to this. Love those megapumpkins.
Jeff
Ginny I never got to see that, but it sounds amazing and I would love to make it up there and see it this year.
Hello Ginny,definitely a fun and creative event here.I really enjoy going to events like this,I wish I was there.I hope you guys have fun and Thanks for sharing this with us.Stay number one and the best North Kingstown Short Sale Agent.
Ginny - so many fun fall events happening at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI! I love those skillfully carved pumpkins shows. We have one about 15 miles away that I try to make every fall. Talk about putting you in a festive autum mood! Rhode Island is especailly beautuiful in the fall - hope you're enjoying it all!
Ginny, this does look like fun, and if it doesn't rain, we should check this out. This is one of the pleasures of this time of year.
Ginny,what a great localism event on your area. I wish I was there to check it out.All the best on your business and continue being top notch North Kingstown Short Sale Agent.