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Spirits in the Gardens – Reiman Gardens

October 12, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$16

Reiman Gardens’ popular fall celebration is back Fri. – Sun., Oct. 10 – 12! Featuring more than 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It’s also great for date nights and fun with friends, so come in costume and have a spooky good time!

Don’t Miss the Excitement!

Experience hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns located throughout the beautiful gardens, as well as glowing orbs, Hollusion dancing video projections, and the colorful lighted tower at Sycamore Falls. All three nights will feature our Candy Factory at the end of the route, as well as activities and chemistry shows from ISU SCUM (Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors). A local BSA troupe will be selling pre-packaged snacks and hot chocolate as a fundraiser near the halfway point of the route (cash and credit cards accepted).

Enjoy creepy crawly critters? New this year, visit our auditorium before you leave for the chance to adopt your very own hissing cockroach (fee required – see info below).

Hours: Fri., Oct. 10  | 6 – 10 p.m. and  Sat., Oct. 11 | 5 – 10 p.m. and Sun, Oct. 12 | 5 – 9 p.m.

Tickets: $16 – Adult General Public | $14 – Members & ISU Students | $7 – Youth (ages 2 to 12) | Free – Under 24 months

Details

Date:
October 12, 2025
Time:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$16
Website:
https://reimangardens.com/spirits

Organizer

Reiman Gardens
Phone
515-294-2710
Email
reimangardens@iastate.edu
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Venue

Reiman Gardens
1407 University Blvd
Ames, IA 50010 United States
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Phone
515-294-2710
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