Magic of the Jack-O'Lanterns: Day Time 2025

Magic of the Jack-O'Lanterns is back at Littleton's Hudson Gardens again this year! 

This year we were unable to make it in the evening, so for something a little different, I decide to visit during the day and check out all of the jack-o'lanterns under the sun. I’m so glad I did, because it was such a different experience from visiting in the evening, and it was lovely to see all of the jack-o’lanterns with the colorful Fall foliage.

If you can only visit once, I definitely recommend going in the evening for the full experience of seeing all of the jack-o’lanterns lit up, as well as the light tunnels, the music, and the tasty food on offer (including make your own s’mores), but a visit during the day is also pretty magical. It’s a great option for families with little kids, people with sensory issues, and anyone who wants to get a closer look at all the details. Plus, visiting during the day is free!

Let’s take a look at this year’s Magic of the Jack-O’Lanterns during the day…

25+ Must Do Halloween Events in Denver 2025

Spooky season is here!

Fall is always my favorite time of year. The weather starts to get nicer and all the best events pop up.

No matter how spooky you are, there's something that you're sure to enjoy at this time of year. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, immersive experiences, light displays, parades... this season has it all!

While we may be lacking the the apple picking fun of other states, Colorado sure does have a wealth of spooky season events, so let's take a look at all of my favorites coming up this year.

I've sorted this list into the following categories:

🎃 Pumpkin Patches & Farm Fun

🎃 Light Up the Night

🎃 Haunted Houses

🎃 Immersive Experiences

🎃 Family Friendly Fun

🎃 Spooky Shopping

Spookadelia: The Fracture at Spectra Art Space

Spooky season may officially be over, but if you’re like me and love all things a little bizarre then you’re in luck as Spookadelia at Spectra Art Space is here to stay for at least the next few months!

If you’ve been here a while then you may remember our previous visits to the amazing immersive installations at Spectra Art Space. Over Summer we explored the nature based installation Nova Ita: Propagation and back in January we visited for the first time and experienced Spookadelia: Doubt’s Echo.

Just like these previous exhibitions, Spookadelia: The Fracture takes visitors on an adventure through a psychedelic world of wonder and magic with a spooky edge. 

Let’s take a look…

Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns 2024

Disclaimer: We were hosted by Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns, however all opinions are my own. 

Halloween is almost here (just three more days!) but the spooky season magic continues for a little while longer at Hudson Gardens!

Recently we visited Hudson Gardens to check out the annual Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns. This not-so-spooky event is a family friendly favorite full of color, music and wonder.

Visitors are treated to thousands of carved pumpkins that light up the night with designs that feature everything from classic jack o'lanterns, beloved cartoon characters, super heroes, mythical creatures, pop culture icons, animals, and so much more.

Let's take a look...