It is Fall and definitely that time of the year to enjoy all sorts of ‘haunting’ Fall activities with my family.
Last week, I shared our recent annual visit to see Otto the Ghost at Hicks.
Well, this weekend, we returned and revisited The Rise of the Jack O Lanterns at Old Westbury Gardens.
Welcome Sign for The Rise of the Jack O Lanterns
If you followed my blog way back in 2012, you will remember me sharing all about this spooky night time trail/pilgrimage to experience all sorts of Jack O Lantern carvings lit up to all it majestic spectacular here.
In case you didn’t follow me back then and are wondering what exactly is The Rise of the Jack O Lanterns, here is a brief description from their official website:
“Lighting up the night once again this October is a unique all-ages Halloween extravaganza – RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns! More than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors are arranged in artful displays throughout a 1/4-mile scenic trail. The entire family-friendly stroll is a multi-sensory experience that is sure to be a lasting annual family tradition.
All new for 2014! Imagine seeing thousands of carved jack o’lanterns arranged within a variety of exciting themes. Visitors will see a re-creation of the New York City Skyline, favorite sports stars from your professional teams, amazingly carved images of famous TV stars, a giant graveyard made of jack o’lanterns, and a pre-historic arrangement of life-sized dinosaurs made entirely out of lit jack o’lanterns! The variety of themes are sure to impress visitors of all ages.”
The Beginning!
Now without further ado, here is all the Jack O Lantern spook-tacular fun from this past Saturday evening’s adventure: (By the way these are all taken with my iPhone 6 Plus camera).
Tree of Bones
Skelton
Horror Movie Scary Guys
Scarface
Tony Soprano
Dinosaur
Rise of the Jack O Lanterns Does Broadway
Beauty and the Beast
The Lion King
Modern Family Ed O’Neil
Modern Family Sofia Vegara
iPhone
Creepy Bug
Valentine I Love You
Cinderella
Frozen’s Elsa and Anna
Frozen’s Olaf
2014 Deaths
Fish Bones
Crreepy Underwater Urchin
Nautical – Anchor’s Away!
The End – Until Next Year!
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Seana Turner says
This is a fun blog hop with so many great fall & creepy posts! There is a similar event to your extravaganza in Sleepy Hollow, NY… its called “Blaze” and attracts thousands from all over. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and were so impressed by the artistry. Amazing what some people can do with a pumpkin, isn’t it?
Kristi Campbell says
Janine those pumpkins are incredible!! I so wish I lived there – Tucker would LOVE this (plus he and Emma could hold hands when they got scared and how adorable would that be??).
Bill says
We have twelve pumpkins in our garden awaiting the baking. 🙂 Happy Wednesday my friend.
Diane Roark says
Janine,
I have NEVER seen so many carved pumpkins in my entire life. I do not think we have anything like this in the south. How in the world did they think of all the ways to carve and position these pumpkins? It reminds me of a drive through Christmas light show.
Love co-hosting with you!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Kim says
That Jack ‘O Lantern display is impressive!!! How on earth do they get all those pumpkins lit at the same time???? (I’m guessing they use lights.)
Echo says
That Jock O Lantern garden has to be one of the coolest things ever!
Aunt Gloria says
The trip to the land of the jack-o-lanterns looks like so much fun. I’m sure the girls loved it! One year I’ll have to check it out for myself. And all those goodies you highlighted look so yummy. Happy Halloween…a little early. Love…..
Rosey says
Those pictures are so fun! I wish I could get photos that clear at night! Hubby would say well, I should have an Apple. 😉
Jen says
Those pumpkins are amazing! I wish we had something like that where we live! I really loved the Princess ones and the iPhone one.
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
Thanks for hosting the link-up!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Love all your photos. We have a few places with pumpkins like this on display, too. They are always fun to look at.
Leah says
Wow! Those pumpkins are spectacular! Puts my carving to shame:)
thedoseofreality says
WOW!! That is absolutely AMAZING!! Cracked up at the Tony Soprano one! I am jealous that we have nothing like that near us! Just so cool!-Ashley
Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama says
Wow!! What an awesome display!! Totally worth visiting. That Sophia Vergara jack o lantern was seriously so amazing, the iPhone too!! So cool!!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I LOVE all those jack-o-lanterns! That was just amazing! That creepy underwater urchin was so cool! All linked up and will be back later today to catch up with your blog…it’s been a bit crazy around here but I am missing my blog buddies so hoping to do some catch up reading later on. But I did want to stop by and say hello!!
Jhanis says
Loving the iPhone 6 Photos! Thanks for hosting Janine! Just linked up!
Lizzy - Muddle-Headed Mamma says
Oh my goodness, that pumpkin art is incredible! I think my favourite is the dinosaur. This post makes me wish Halloween was as big here in Australia as it is in the states … I’ve never even carved a pumpkin 🙁 maybe I should get my act together and do my first one this year!
Carrie Groneman says
Oh my word my family would LOVE that!! Thanks for putting up the pictures so we can enjoy it that way. AWESOME!!!! Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
Bev says
Oh wow, those are incredible! I would love to see the pumpkins in person. I can’t even draw, let alone carve a pumpkin that looks like someone!
Tamara says
I can’t believe how many links you guys get! What a great linkup.
And I also was impressed by the Modern Family pumpkins! And all the wonderful Disney ones. My kids would LOVE those.
Alison says
Pumpkin allthethings!!
lisacng @ expandng.com says
Oooo, how cool! I love the triceratops one! Show us the ones you carve!!!
Rea says
Whooaaa, those are really spectacular!! Spooktacular! I love the lights and all the lanterns. The iPhone one is the best for me! 😀
Amanda @ Growing Up Madison says
Janine, I will have to take a trip up next year so we can celebrate these things together. I’m loving those photos! I’m heading to the pumpkin patch this weekend finally and I so wish I had Lily and Emma, and of course you to tag along with us. I’m hoping to see you on my next trip.
Ginny Marie says
Those jack o’ lanterns are amazing! What a fun event! I can only imagine how much time it must take to make some of those displays, especially the dinosaur.
Christy Birmingham says
Those pumpkin displays are amazing! I like that even Modern Family characters get put on pumpkins now 🙂 Happy Friday, Janine!
Brittnei says
These pictures of people and cartoons in the Jack-o-lanterns are so cool! I had no idea they could do that!
Catherine Gacad says
wowee, i wish i could go there. what a delightful wonderland for children and adults to explore. the creativity is mind-boggling.