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Reiman Gardens' popular fall celebration is back October 10-12!

Featuring more than 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It's also great for date nights and fun with friends. Come in costume and have a spooky good time! Tickets are for reserved entry time slots. Arrive during your time slot and stay as long as you wish (until we close). Popular times sell out quickly, so purchase tickets early!

Lit Jack-o-lanterns on hay bales

Hours

Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11

5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 12

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Spirits in the Gardens

Experience hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns located throughout the beautiful gardens, as well as glowing orbs, Hollusion dancing video projections, and the colorful lighted tower at Sycamore Falls. New this year, all three nights will feature our Candy Factory at the end of the route, as well as activities and chemistry shows. A local BSA troupe will also be selling pre-packaged snacks and warm drinks as a fundraiser near the halfway point of the route (cash and credit cards accepted).

Jack-o-lanterns in rows along a hillside
Lighted orange orbs and tower in a garden
Families in costume enjoy a Halloween celebration

 

Ticket Prices

• $16 - Adult General Public
• $14 - Members & ISU Students
• $7 - Youth (ages 2 to 12)
• Free - Under 24 months

Buy your tickets early, as popular time slots sell out quickly! Tickets must be purchased online. 

Members please have your membership ID number ready when purchasing tickets online. 

Purchase Tickets Here Starting September 2

 

 

 

Reiman Gardens LOVES our volunteers! Find out how you can be a part of Spirits in the Gardens.

Young women carve pumpkins

Volunteer to Carve Pumpkins

Help us carve 1,000+ pumpkins the week before Spirits in the Gardens!

Women dressed as Care Bears give out candy to a child in costume

Volunteer at Spirits in the Gardens

Help us make this event amazing for our visitors! Volunteer to hand out candy or help with directions during the event.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Spirits Sponsors Revised Sept 17