And what better way to celebrate the season than a visit to Pumpkin Nights, the newest holiday attraction located right here in Arlington!
But before you brave the crowds, here are a few things you should know before your visit:
Pumpkin Nights is set up at Howell Farm off of West Division Street. Plug the address into your GPS and keep your eyes open! There is a lack of signage and the farm sits on the other side of the railroad tracks so you could easily miss it if you are not paying attention.
As you pull in, there are two small parking lots at the front of Pumpkin Nights. But you will more than likely be directed to the back lot which is about a quarter of a mile from the entrance. Wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty! You will be walking in tall grass, dirt and gravel (stroller not recommended).
Howell Farm is a working farm and much of it is dark. The organizers of Pumpkin Nights had to bring in additional electricity to light up the attraction. There is a portable spotlight in the parking lot but the path to the entrance itself is not lit. You may want to carry a small flashlight or pull out your cellphone to help.
Once you enter Pumpkin Nights, it is a sight to behold. Thousands of carved (foam) pumpkins are strung along the pathways and there are several themed “lands” to walk through. Unfortunately, some of the lands were still under construction on the media preview night but what was already there was impressive. If you enjoy driving around in December, looking at Christmas lights, then you would definitely enjoy Pumpkin Nights for the lights alone!
Come dressed to impress (for social media)! Pumpkin Nights provides the perfect backdrop and has several staged areas for unique and fun photo ops!
Speaking of fun, there is a play area for the little ones with giant seesaws and several yard games. But keep in mind, this area is also lit with a portable spotlight and is otherwise a bit dark.
There are also two inflatables in a separate open field. So if the kids aren’t tired enough, you can let them jump out the rest of their energy before bed.
In addition to the walk through decorations, there are other attractions included in your Pumpkin Nights admission -- The Spirit of Pumpkins Fire Show, outdoor screenings of The Nightmare Before Christmas, live owl, live pumpkin artist and face painting (varies by date).
Several food trucks are parked along the perimeter of the farm and there is a bar located inside the barn that serves beer, wine and vodka infused sparkling water.
Pumpkin Nights has an on-site store that sells numerous light up accessories as well as t-shirts. The souvenirs range in price from one dollar to $25. If you don’t want to spend the money, keep the kids away from the blinking tent in the open field!
Pumpkin Nights is open nightly 5:30 - 10:30pm through November 3rd. Tickets are only available online at www.pumpkinnights.com. Use code Stephanie25 for 25 percent off full price tickets.
*Everything Arlington was given free access to this event in exchange for social media promotion. All thoughts and opinions are the author's own.*
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