Join us Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 – 6:30-9:00pm for what could be West Orange county’s only nighttime Jack-O-Lantern hike.

Bring your flash lights and lanterns ’cause its dark in them there woods.

Want to dress in costume? Go right ahead! This is a family friendly event so please dress and act accordingly.

Our Sponsors will have trick-or-treat stations and we will have some cool critters out.

Calling All Jack-O-Lantern Enthusiasts

We want to display your talent! Make them fun, make them scary, the choice is yours!

Want to paint your pumpkin? Great! We will add your creation to the Painted Pumpkin Patch! 

Please let us know you want to bring a Jack-o-lantern or painted pumpkin by completing a free registration.

New this year – join us the evening of October 23 to carve pumpkins on the porch and greet our Ambassador Salamander Dart!

Parking: Parking is along the driveway, in the lot outside of the gate.  Also use Family Christian School parking lot.

Admission: Admission to the ONP Pumpkin Glow is donation based, all proceeds will benefit the Oakland Nature Preserves mission: 

To promote an understanding of the fragile balance between mankind and the environment by educating visitors about Lake Apopka basin’s ecosystems and cultural history, and by restoring and conserving the lands within the Preserve.