“Glow”, “Rise” Jack O’Lantern Shows Wow
New Jersey Families This Halloween

Looking for a memorable way to celebrate Halloween that the whole family will enjoy? Two amazing NJ jack o lantern shows are happening this weekend and you won’t want to miss them!

RISE of the Jack O’ Lanterns takes place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (October 28-30). Guests will marvel at over 5000 beautifully lit pumpkin carvings , arranged according to various themes, from movie and TV show characters to classic cars, safari animals and even some familiar faces from a galaxy far, far away, all accompanied by an original score. See iconic multi-pumpkin structures consisting of dozens of illuminated jack o’lanterns assembled into life-sized pieces of art  portraying life-sized dinosaurs, dragons, and even safari animals. Be sure to check out the live carving station, manned by one of the RISE team’s talented artists! The Meadowlands Exposition Center is located at 355 Plaza Drive in Secaucus, NJ.

A little further south, The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience celebrates the Halloween season at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. The Glow features a quarter-mile walk down Jack’s Lane, a magical landscape lined with more than 5000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns, where you’ll experience everything from artistically detailed single pumpkin carvings to amazing, larger than life structures. See amazing themed displays including the Jersey Jaunt featuring famous New Jersey figures, Prehistoric Park ruled by 16-foot-tall dinosaurs, and the pirate ship Revenge helmed by Captain Jack. The Glow takes place Friday through Sunday (October 28-30) this weekend. Monmouth Park Racetrack is located at 175 Oceanport Avenue in Oceanport, NJ.

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