Night of the Jack-o-Lanterns - Family Halloween Event in Saratoga Springs
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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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About this event
Celebrate Halloween in Saratoga Springs at Night of the Jack-o-Lanterns at Artisanal Brew Works on Saturday, October 24. Bring a pumpkin from home or purchase one at ABW, carve or paint your creation, then help transform our wooded Spooky Trail into a glowing gallery of jack-o-lanterns.
This family-friendly Halloween event includes afternoon pumpkin decorating, an illuminated evening trail, and awards for the most creative and spooky designs in youth, teen and adult categories.
Create Your Jack-o-Lantern
From 2–5:30 PM, carve or paint your pumpkin at Artisanal Brew Works.
Bring a pumpkin from home, bring one you decorated ahead of time, or purchase a pumpkin at ABW. We’ll also have kid-friendly pumpkin carving supplies available for guests creating their jack-o-lanterns here.
Whether you carve something spooky, paint something silly or create something completely unexpected, we want to see what you come up with.
Help Light Up the Spooky Trail
From 5:30–6 PM, we’ll begin placing everyone’s creations along the wooded Spooky Trail.
Then, from 6–7:30 PM, walk through the forest as the trail transforms into a glowing gallery of jack-o-lanterns created by the community.
Battery-operated lights only, please. Candles and open flames are not permitted on the trail.
Jack-o-Lantern Judging & Awards
At 7:30 PM, prizes will be awarded for:
Most Creative
Most Spooky
Awards will be presented in three age groups:
- Youth: up to age 10
- Teen: ages 11–18
- Adult: ages 19+
After the awards, participants are welcome to take their pumpkins home.
Food, Drinks & Fall at Artisanal Brew Works
Make an afternoon and evening of it with the full Nature’s Edge Bistro menu, plus Artisanal Brew Works craft beer, seasonal cocktails, wine, mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks.
Enjoy the fall atmosphere at Artisanal Brew Works before heading into the woods to see the jack-o-lanterns light up the Spooky Trail.
Night of the Jack-o-Lanterns Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 2–8 PM
Location: Artisanal Brew Works, 617 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
Pumpkin Carving & Painting: 2–5:30 PM
Spooky Trail Setup: 5:30–6 PM
Illuminated Jack-o-Lantern Trail: 6–7:30 PM
Judging & Awards: 7:30 PM
Pumpkins: Bring your own or purchase one at Artisanal Brew Works
Family-Friendly: Yes
Food & Drinks: Full Nature’s Edge Bistro menu and complete beverage program available
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