Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed)

Jack O' Lanterns Unleashed

Visitors stroll down Jack O' Lantern Lane to admire more than 5,000 illuminated hand-carved pumpkins arranged across 30 themed displays. The experience includes a welcome barn with photo opportunities, singing pumpkins beside a fire pit, and a beer garden offering seasonal drinks. Guests can also play free glow golf, race trikes at the Straw Bale Grand Prix, or purchase snacks like fresh donuts, cider, and s'mores.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Kids ages 12 and under are free. Glow Golf is free, with donations appreciated. Mason Rail Time Adventures' bounce houses and rides cost extra.

Hours

Last admission is 9pm on Thursdays and Sundays, and 9:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The walk through the pumpkins opens roughly half an hour after the gates open. Times may change.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Snack options include fresh mini donuts, cider, roasted almonds, s'mores kits, dirty sodas, and popcorn, plus full meals from Crest View Café and seasonal drinks in the beer garden.

Accessibility

The walking trail is paved except for the final 50 yards, which is grass.

Pets

Dogs are allowed on Thursday evenings only. Management may remove dogs and owners who endanger other dogs or visitors; the page cautions against bringing dogs that do not get along with other dogs.

Going?

Location

Ingham County Fairgrounds · 700 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the path covers a walking trail that ends on grass.
  • Strollers and wagons are welcome along the trail if you are visiting with young children.
  • Bring your dog on Thursday evenings only, as pets are not permitted on other days of the week.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Dogs are allowed on Thursday evenings only.
  • Use code PUMPKIN20 for 20% off through October 8 at noon.
  • The Dirty Soda Bar and Popcorn Bar are returning in 2026.

Links & Contact

Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the event suitable for young children?

Yes, it is designed for all ages with no jump scares or scary elements, and children ages 12 and under receive free admission.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are permitted on Thursday evenings only, provided they behave well in large crowds and around other dogs.

Are the pumpkins real?

The displays include a combination of live carved pumpkins and hand-carved artificial 'forever pumpkins,' some of which took four hours to carve.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The event operates rain or shine and would only close in severe conditions such as high winds; tickets are non-refundable.

What food and drink options are offered?

Visitors can purchase fresh mini donuts, cider, roasted almonds, s'mores kits, dirty sodas, popcorn, and full meals from Crest View Café, as well as drinks at the beer garden.

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