Explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry at The Morton Arboretum.
The 15th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch opens to the public on Friday, October 10, and runs through Sunday, October 12, 2025. Entrance to the event is included with Arboretum general admission.
Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work under tents near the West Lawn next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center.
Your purchases help support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Event Highlights
2025 Glass Pumpkin Patch artists took inspiration from the Arboretum’s new outdoor exhibition of larger-than-life animal sculptures, Vivid Creatures. Look for glass works that share bright colors and playful patterns with Generosity the white-tailed deer, Spectra the brittle button snail, Cadence the sandhill crane, Scamp the fox squirrel, and Nimbly the blue dasher dragonfly.
This year marks 15 years of glass pumpkins at The Morton Arboretum! In honor of the Glass Pumpkin Patch’s crystal anniversary, several artists have created clear glass pieces specially for the 2025 event.
Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event
During this ticketed event on Thursday, October 9, Arboretum members can get a sneak peek at this year’s glass creations and purchase their favorites before the sale opens to the public.
Shop the Glass Pumpkin Patch
Glass pumpkins will be available to purchase from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Presale viewing will take place on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Watch glass artists inflate molten glass and shape it with breath and tools. Glassblowing demonstrations will be held every thirty minutes from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The final demonstration will begin at 4:30 p.m. each day.
See how glass artists use a technique known as flameworking to heat and shape glass rods into curly pumpkin stems, marbles, beads, and more. Flameworking demonstrations will be held Saturday and Sunday only at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.
Halloween Tent
This spook-tacular season, visit the Halloween tent to shop enchanting and frightful works of art to decorate both home and garden.
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