Spirits in the Gardens

Spirits in the Gardens

Reiman Gardens popular fall celebration is back with even more spooky fun! With 1000+ intricately carved Jack-O-Lanterns, candy, chemistry experiments, cosplay, there is fun for the entire family! Wear your favorite costume and join in the fun. Visit our Candy Factory on the Events Plaza to collect treats and non-candy items. Treats will be available all evening, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

 

Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 9: 6pm-10pm
Saturday October 10: 5pm-10pm
Sunday, October 11: 5pm-9pm

 

Activities TBD:

Check back for more information!

 

Starting Point:

Entrance to Spirits in the Gardens is at our East Entrance and not our main entrance. This will be marked by signage. See the route map below.

 

What to bring/What not to bring:

Wear your favorite costume or comfy clothes. Bring trick-or-treat bags to collect candy (Friday-Sunday). Strollers, wheelchairs, and motorized mobility scooters are welcome. No bicycles, skateboards or other vehicles are allowed. We apologize but we are not able to check out our wheelchairs or mobility scooters during this event. No animals are allowed unless they are service animals.

 

Entrance, Exit and Parking Map:

Parking is free. Preferred Parking Lot is S2, with S1, S3, S5 and S6 as additional parking. The Beach Avenue gate will also be open for exiting after the event. View Parking Map Here

Date

Oct 11 2026

Time

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Location

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