2025 Theme: Trivia - 2nd Edition

Friday, September 26th - Saturday, November 1st, 2025. 

This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition returns with a brand-new batch of brain busters carved into the glow of thousands of pumpkins. It’s chapter two of the ultimate fall challenge.  From pop culture to historical legends, each twist in the trail brings questions that spark curiosity and fun for all ages. Don’t miss New England’s “must-see” family-friendly event of the Halloween season!

Add a bit of excitement to the experience and witness the glowing pumpkins from 115 feet above on the Zoo’s Soaring Eagle Zip Ride. Tickets are only sold online and must be purchased in advance.  


Admission and Hours 

Trail ticket entry times are 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm with last ticket sold at 10:00pm. Trail closes at 10:30pm.

PRIME Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday):
Sold online only and timed ticket entry requires pre-registration.
Adult $23, Child $19 (ages 2-12).
Toddlers 1 year and under admitted free. 
Trail open 6:00pm-10:30 pm. LAST ENTRY AT 10:00pm.  
All tickets sold online and must be purchased in advance.  

VALUE Nights (Monday through Thursday):
Sold online only and timed ticket entry requires pre-registration.
Adult $20; Child $16 (ages 2-12). 
Toddlers 1 year and under admitted free. 
Trail open 6:00pm-10:30pm LAST ENTRY AT 10:00pm
All tickets sold online and must be purchased in advance.  

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is open rain or shine - all tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for a different date. 

Membership Policy
Active Roger Williams Park Zoo members save $2 off adult and $1 off child tickets nightly for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.

Parking

Free parking with premiere parking available. Uber/Lyft drop off at Zoo entrance to Lot A.