Imagine all of the coziness of fall mixed with loads of Halloween fun and singing pumpkins—that’s what you’ll find at the Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience. And after visiting with my family, I can genuinely say it’s an experience all ages will love. From the 45-minute walk-through displays of intricately designed, mind-blowing Jack O’Lanterns to the fall festival of pumpkin picking and live music, this is a must-do to get into the Halloween spirit. Read on for a recap of my family’s experience and get ready to visit during opening weekend, September 26, 2025. And if you want more pumpkin fun, visit the best pumpkin-picking patches and farms in NJ. (feature photo credit: NJ MOM)
The Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience
Entering the Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience
From the moment we entered Skylands Stadium, we were greeted by three singing pumpkins (yes, pumpkins!) belting out songs to the crowd. We strolled through a tunnel of twinkling lights and headed straight for the giant Ferris Wheel, decked out with glowing Jack-o’-Lanterns. They were intricately carved in all sorts of Halloween designs, and the spooky music playing in the background just added to the vibe. Overhead were mini carved pumpkins dangling from the trees above, smiling down on us. My kids heard the roars of dinosaurs, and as we continued on the path, my dino-loving kids were thrilled to see T. rex and other dinos entirely out of pumpkins. The next stop was a castle packed with Disney-themed pumpkins, each one featuring amazing details that only a skilled carver could pull off.
Blazing through happy hauntings
As we wandered deeper into the display, we saw a graveyard, more Jack-o’-Lanterns, and a spooky, pumpkin-carved skeleton on a motorcycle. There were pumpkin faces, planets, and even a pumpkin head on a scarecrow—it was a dizzying assortment of the most fantastic art carved onto the orange gourds. By the end of this display, we all agreed our favorite was the massive Day of the Dead pumpkin face surrounded by more miniature pumpkins illuminated with colorful lights.
Hitting a Halloween home run at the Jack O’Lantern Experience
We came to another flashing light tunnel, which led us inside the Skylands Stadium, where my kids immediately recognized the SpongeBob SquarePants carved character surrounded by pumpkins transformed into jellyfish, sea turtles, and sharks. The stands were filled with pumpkins carved into seashell shapes, designer logos like Gucci, and silly faces that seemed to watch us as we walked on the field. When we went past the dugout, we saw an adorable pumpkin baseball team hanging out with baseball hats made of (you guessed it) pumpkins. We wandered down the path and made our way into the safari to see pumpkin giraffes, and then we turned the corner and saw some friendly characters from Frozen. The last exhibit is where we came face to face with a giant pumpkin dragon full of beautifully carved detail, with light spilling out from all angles.
Staying for s’more family fun at Skylands Stadium
After all the displays, we walked to the fall festival on the baseball field. We could also hear live music in the pavilion and at the Beer Garden. And the fun didn’t stop there—my kids participated in the pumpkin pick and paint and then headed to the fire pits to heat marshmallows from the s’more packets and sip on hot cocoa. Our visit put us in the Halloween spirit, and we’re looking forward to visiting the newest 2025 attractions, which are expected to be a big hit this year, including a corn maze by Lentini Farms and a carnival trailer featuring games such as basketball hoops and tin cans. There will also be bounce houses, bowling games, a train, photo ops, and mining sluicing. 
Walk through the spooky Jack-O-Lantern Experience with the whole family, Photo Credit: NJ MOM
What to know before you go
The Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience runs from September 26 to November 2, 2025. There are new additions for 2025, including a corn maze created in partnership with Lentini Farms as well as bounce houses, bowling games, a train, photo ops, and mining sluicing on the baseball field. The Jack O’Lantern Experience has openings from 7 PM to 9 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance online and are from $20 per person; kids 36″ and under are free. The VIP ticket includes one drink token, a VIP badge, and the ability to enter at any time with no lines. It is $39 per person (the price guarantees admission for any night during any time slot, even if the event is sold out). Parking is free, they allow strollers, and this is a rain-or-shine event.
For more information about the Jack O’Lantern Experience at Skylands Stadium, visit the website, Facebook page, and Instagram.
Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience
94 Championship Place
Augusta, NJ 07822
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