Shop the Arboretum’s annual sale for exquisite, blown glass art celebrating the beauty of autumn.
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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 16th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch opens to the public on Friday, October 9, and runs through Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Entrance to the Glass Pumpkin Patch is included with Arboretum general admission.
Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work 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.
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Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event
During the ticketed Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event on Thursday, October 8, Arboretum members can get a sneak peek at this year’s glass creations, enjoy special seasonal concessions, 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
Using traditional tools, fire from the furnace, and their own breath, our artists turn 2000º molten glass into beautiful art right before your eyes. Visitors can attend glassblowing demonstrations to watch how artists craft their glass treasures.
“Pick of the Patch” Winners
Each of the featured artists of the 2025 Glass Pumpkin Patch chose their favorite item from their glass collections and visitors voted to determine this year’s “Pick of the Patch” winners.
Winners
1st Place: Mike Amis
Mike Amis designed and built a glassblowing studio for Kokomo Opalescent Glass, where he worked as a studio director, designer, and gaffer until he opened his own studio in 2007.
2nd Place: Jeremy Hansen
Jeremy Hansen dreamed of becoming an artist as a child and pursued his passion at Alfred University in New York where he earned a degree with a dual focus on ceramics and hot glass.
3rd Place: Kit Paulson
Kit Paulson has taught in the United States and Germany, and her work has been published in the New Glass Review. She currently serves as a resident artist at North Carolina’s Penland School of Craft.
Learn about the techniques glass artists use to turn molten glass into stunning one-of-a-kind molten masterpieces.
A schedule of demonstrations for 2026 will be available closer to the event.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Watch glass artists inflate molten glass and shape it with breath and tools. Meet the artists and learn how each uses specialized techniques to craft one-of-a-kind, gallery-quality pieces that express their artistic vision.
Flameworking Demonstrations
See how glass artists use a technique known as flameworking to heat and shape glass rods into fall-themed miniatures, marbles, and beads
Fall Color Concessions
As part of the Arboretum’s Fall Color Festival, special seasonal concessions are available in Arbor Court every Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., starting on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Enjoy a delicious lineup of autumn favorites—including freshly popped kettle corn, taffy apples, barbecue pulled pork sandwiches, apple cider doughnuts, and hot apple cider.
2026 Glass Pumpkin Patch Artist List
A list of featured glassblowing artists will be available closer to the event date.
Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event
Be among the first to explore a dazzling display of more than 8,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at the Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event. All handcrafted glass items included in the Glass Pumpkin Patch are available for purchase at this exclusive preview event.
The Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event takes place on Thursday, October 8—one day before the Glass Pumpkin Patch opens to the general public. This ticketed event is reserved for members and donors.
Tickets
Tickets must be purchased in advance, either online, by phone, or in person at the Visitor Center.
Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event tickets will be available Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Member Event tickets offer early access to shop the Glass Pumpkin Patch and include one glass of wine or beer, coffee, and soda.
Ticket purchasers must be aged 21 and older.
Fall Color Concessions
Throughout the evening, enjoy a delicious lineup of autumn favorites—including freshly popped kettle corn, taffy apples, barbecue pulled pork sandwiches, apple cider doughnuts, and hot apple cider. Concessions will be available in Arbor Court from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
