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Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns Takes Over Hudson Gardens

Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns will be at Hudson Gardens in Littleton until early November.
A ferris wheel-like attraction near the end of the trail.
A ferris wheel-like attraction near the end of the trail. Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Fall is here, which means it's time for leaf peeping, apple picking and, of course, all things spooky. With its immersive displays of glowing, themed pumpkins, Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns is becoming an annual tradition, and it's returned to Hudson Gardens in Littleton, where it will be through November 2.

Take a preview of the show and its many family-friendly photo opportunities below:
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Attendees enter the Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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A jack-o'-lantern carving of the event name, Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Pumpkin carvings covered every corner of Hudson Gardens.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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A carving of Beetlejuice.
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Attendees can expect a night of illumination as they walk through a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins.
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Pumpkin carvings and art displays were a vital part of the attendee experience.
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A pumpkin carving of a Denver Broncos logo.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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The Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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There was no end to the pumpkin-carving imagination and creativity.
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A large display of jack-o'-lanterns.
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Attendees walk through a tunnel wrapped in lights.
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Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns included numerous art displays.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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A large art display including band names in carvings and a pumpkin figure on a stage.
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A Metallica display.
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Guests came face-to-face with their favorite characters.
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The event included various culturally iconic characters in displays.
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A giant inflatable pumpkin was on display.
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A large row of pumpkin carvings and art displays near the end of the trail.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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This not-so-spooky event is for all ages and provides a family-friendly atmosphere.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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