![]() “This year, I carved a 500-pound pumpkin, featuring Norman Rockwell’s painting ‘Do Unto Others.’” Her version features 22 faces from the original image, and an additional face, that of John Reckner, the “Lord of the Gourd,” who launched the Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular in 1988. ![]() “That’s what we call pumpkins carved for the love of pumpkin carving, or a pumpkin that we’ve spent a crazy amount of time perfecting,” Koutsoukounis explains. That doesn’t stop the carvers from pouring the love into their “show stoppers,” however. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Metro, Reporter: Dan McGowan, Topic: 01RIPUMPKINS Barry Chin/Globe Staff Because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, visitors must remain in their cars. Spectators take in the scene during a drive-thru only viewing of the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park. Overhanging tress will protect you from light rain.Providence, RI - Pictured are the likeness of Rock N' Roll Hall of Famers Bruce Springsteen and Bono of U2. 27.įor more information and to purchase tickets – you must buy them in advance – visit /jols. There are also Sensory Friendly Nights on Oct. Take $2 and $1 off, respectively, if you are a zoo member.Ĭheck on line for special events, like Family Fun Nights Oct. Monday through Thursday timed tickets cost $17 for adults and $14 for children. Children age 1 and under are admitted free. Adult tickets cost $21, while tickets for children ages 2 to 12 cost $18. ![]() Tickets for Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) are timed entry tickets only from 6 to 10:30 p.m., with last entry at 10 p.m. Give yourself a minimum of an hour, longer if you want to take photos and view some of the beautifully painted pumpkins up close. The pathway is easy to maneuver, whether you are pushing a stroller or wheelchair, and there are a few benches along the way to stop for a rest from trying to see every one of the over 5,000 pumpkins.īridges over the ponds are lit with colorful displays, including the “Golden Gate” with Tony Bennett crooning in the background. With a theme of “150 Years of Music,” the exhibit welcomes you with Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer.” The tunes continue with great ragtime music, a Christmas theme with snow falling on your head, up through rock ‘n’ roll, The Beatles and the music of the 2000s, which the teenagers will enjoy.Ĭarved and painted pumpkins hang from the highest trees, while others blend in with the surrounding natural environment. Some of the animals are out to greet you as you pass a plethora of skeletons and other scary objects before reaching the pumpkin pathway. You are greeted by a friendly group of volunteers who guide you down the zoo path, where food, drink and souvenir stands galore await you. Your stroll starts at the entrance to the zoo. The zoo was forced to adapt the show to a drive-thru approach last year, which diminished its effect somewhat, but they sure made up for it this year. We have attended the show every year, and it just keeps getting bigger and better. The good folks at the Roger Williams Park Zoo have outdone themselves this year with a Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular that, as proclaimed, is “Music To Our Ears.” ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |