Jack O'Lantern Rise, Blaze on Long Island: What to know for Halloween 2024
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration in October. Credit: Barry Sloan
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze marks its fifth anniversary on Long Island in October with thousands of pumpkins, $10 children's tickets and displays nodding to the Long Island Hall of Fame in Stony Brook, Montauk Point Lighthouse and other local venues. Simultaneously, the Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns returns this fall with a trail taking families past family-friendly creations dreamed up by local artists. For those who think Halloween can't come soon enough, here's what you need to know:
A pumpkin skeleton is display at the Blaze in 2021. Credit: Barry Sloan
What should I expect at The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze?
Visitors can stroll a pumpkin trail featuring more than 7,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. The pumpkins are located around 19th-century buildings and historic barns and add a glow to the night with synchronized lighting. Catch live carvings on select nights.
Where and when is the Blaze?
The Blaze runs evenings Oct. 4 -6, Oct. 9-14, Oct. 16-20, Oct. 23-27, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1-3 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration (1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, 914-366-6900, oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org).
How much are Blaze tickets?
Advanced tickets are required for a time slot entry at pumpkinblaze.org. Tickets are $39, $10 ages 3-17.
What should I expect at the Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns?
Pumpkins are designed and arranged by local artists with music playing behind them. It's a not-so-spooky, 4,200-foot trail appropriate for all age groups.
Where and when is the Rise?
Rise of the Jack-O'-Lanterns comes to USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights Oct. 4-6, Oct. 10-13, Oct. 16-20 and Oct. 23-28 (185 Colonial Springs Rd., jackolanterns.com).
How much are Rise tickets?
Advance tickets are required and start at $17.