Every night
Ella's Apothecary
A small-batch maker of darkly luxurious candles, body care, fragrance & other curious goods. Handcrafted with a love of gothic beauty, rich scents, and a little everyday magic.
The Art of Halloween
What is Pumpkin Nights?
Pumpkin Nights is where Halloween becomes art. We set out to create a different kind of fall experience—one that skips the scares in favor of creativity and wonder. Your journey follows a half-mile path through nine immersive pumpkin lands, from the fiery Forbidden City to the electric underwater world of Neon Reef, with larger-than-life installations built from over 10,000 hand-carved and custom-designed pumpkins.
The experience continues in Pumpkin Village, the heart of the festival — festive food, our live fire show, and games for the whole family. It's a fun night out for everyone, and your new Halloween tradition.
Plan Your Visit
The basics
Hours
Sept 17 – Oct 1: time slots 7:00–8:30pm weekdays, 7:00–9:00pm weekends.
Oct 2 – 31: 6:00–9:00pm weekdays, 6:00–9:30pm weekends.
Closed nights: Sept 21–23, Sept 28–29, and Oct 5–6. Open every other night of the season.
Time slots
Time slots run every 30 minutes. Arrive within the time slot you purchased — early birds may wait; late arrivals stuck in parking lines get exceptions.
Parking
$10 per car, cash or card. Busy evenings can mean up to 30 minutes in the parking line — plan a buffer. Parking lot closes 9:30pm weekdays, 10:00pm weekends.
The Farm
The trail is grass, loose dirt, gravel, and sand with some inclines. Light strollers manage fine; wheelchairs have proven difficult. Farms get muddy after rain — wear shoes that can take it, and bring bug spray on warm nights.
The Weather
We stay open through minor rain. If lightning or heavy rain forces a closure, tickets automatically move to a new date — you'll get an email within 24 hours with options to switch nights.
The Fine Print
Tickets are non-refundable. Transfers to another night are allowed up to 48 hours before your time slot — $5 per ticket, subject to availability, no refunds when moving to a cheaper night. Buy only at pumpkinnights.com.
On the Trail
Featured lands
In the Village
Vendors & entertainment
Also in The Village
Vendors this season
Makers, artists and readers — every one of them here every night of the season.
In The Village · Austin
Who’s here on your night
Every night
13th Mausoleum
Step into the Mausoleum for horror mini figures, spooky plushies, backpacks, dragons, Halloween 3D prints, and plenty of creepy-cute surprises.
Every night
Apothecary Blends
Glittering teas, magical brews, and enchanting treasures for every tea lover.
Every night
Spooky Caricatures by Art By HJoy
Halloween-themed caricatures by Heather Joy, an artist with 36 years of experience drawing funny pictures of people.
Every night
Henna by Charu
Unique and beautiful henna tattoos.
Every night
Ground & Center with Cameo
Tarot, bone castings, and an ancestral witch with 20+ years of experience.
Every night
Ladybug Face Painting
Our face painting team doesn't just paint faces — they create smiles & memories for every guest. Pumpkin Nights + face painting = Halloween magic.
Every night
Lollypop Charms
A fun, colorful selection of plush keychains, shoe charms, and fidget clickers — for kids, teens, and anyone who loves cute collectibles and trending accessories.
Every night
Power Home Remodeling
A local, family-owned company since 1992 specializing in exterior home remodeling — energy-efficient windows, roofing, gutters, solar and more.
Every night
Travel + Leisure
Inspiring passionate travelers — hidden gems and tried-and-true destinations, road trips and cruises, and everything in between.
No extra vendors this night — the fire show, live carving and food are on every night.
See The Village
Tickets
Know your price before you pick
All tickets are sold online, in advance — and prices rise as nights sell out. Come September 17 – October 1 for Early Season Savings rates. Your exact price is confirmed at checkout.
Buy early & save
Compare Tiers
General Admission vs VIP
General Admission
$20–38
Adult (13+)
$13–28
Little (4–12)
Lowest on Early Season weekdays, highest on peak October weekends.
✦All nine pumpkin Lands
✦Pumpkin Village — food, games, vendors
✦Live entertainment & fire show
✦Timed entry · mobile tickets
VIP
$50–60
Adult (13+)
$40–50
Little (4–12)
Weekday / weekend pricing — same price all season.
your VIP perks
✦Everything in General Admission — all nine Lands, Pumpkin Village, fire show
✦Arrive anytime — skip the time slot and enter whenever you like on your ticketed night
✦Haunted House admission — one visit included
✦VR Halloween Experience — one admission included
✦15% off merch — one-time discount at the Pumpkin Nights Merch Tent
✦Free Glow Cotton Candy — a glowing sweet treat, on us
Bringing a crew? Groups of 10+ get an automatic 10% discount added to their cart. For groups of 50+, reach out to our customer service team for more info. All sales are online and in advance; many nights sell out.