Verified Fall 2026 SeasonChicago, IL (Cook County)4.4 (2100+ Google Reviews)

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up Chicago

Downtown Chicago's Largest Outdoor Fall Light Festival & Maze

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up festival grounds with Chicago skyline backdrop
Skyline & Pop-Up Grounds
Real visitor photo of selfie photo displays and props at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
Photo-Op Sets & Displays
Real visitor photo showing urban corn stalk maze prop setup
Urban Corn Stalk Maze
Real visitor photo of festival crowds and food line queues
Festival Night Queues
Real visitor photo of axe-throwing queues and crowds
Axe Throwing Area
Operating DatesSeptember 24 – November 1, 2026
Admission Range$22.00 - $38.00 (Timed Entry Tickets Required)
Proximity10 mins (3 miles from Loop / Goose Island)
Apple Cider DonutsFresh Daily Onsite
Urban Pop-Up vs. Authentic Farm Harvest Festival

Visitor Notice: Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up on Goose Island is an outdoor urban pop-up and evening social event featuring skyline photo-ops, carnival games, and alcohol bars inside Chicago city limits. For an authentic agricultural harvest festival with 14 mechanical rides, tractor hayrides, Swifty Swine racing pigs, and 100% paved mud-free paths, explore Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen or read our complete ranking in the Best Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago (2026 Guide).

About Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up Chicago

Located on Goose Island in the heart of Chicago, Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up brings an illuminated autumn light festival right into the city. Spanning over 2 acres with 10,000+ carved pumpkins, Chicago's largest illuminated corn maze, axe throwing, seasonal craft cocktails, and food trucks. Best suited for young adults, couples, and evening city date nights; visitors seeking authentic harvest festivals with carnival rides and animal encounters visit Bengtson's in Homer Glen (38 mins from the Loop).

Best Suited ForYoung adults, couples, teens, and city dwellers looking for evening fall date nights without driving to the suburbs.
Local Insider TipTake the CTA Blue Line to Division or take an Uber/Lyft to bypass heavy Goose Island parking congestion.

Verified Fall 2026 Ticket Pricing

Admission rates and package options for weekday, weekend, and holiday visits.

Ticket CategoryPriceIncludes / Notes
Basic Daytime Entry$22.00Admission to 2-acre outdoor festival grounds and corn maze.
Nighttime Light Experience + Drink$34.00Includes signature seasonal cocktail/mocktail and axe throwing.

Featured Rides & Attractions

2-Acre Illuminated Urban Corn Maze
10,000+ Pumpkin Display Walls
Outdoor Axe Throwing Cages
Seasonal Cocktails & Cider Bars
Food Truck Village & Fire Pits
Instagram & TikTok Photo Installations

Location & Contact

Physical Address1265 W Le Moyne St, Chicago, IL 60642
Standard Fall HoursWeekdays: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PMWeekends: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMColumbus Day: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Guest Amenities & Rules

  • Parking: Limited paid street/lot parking; rideshare & CTA recommended
  • Strollers: All-terrain strollers welcome
  • Cards / Apple Pay: Accepted at all stands
  • Pet Policy: Service animals only (no pets)

Top Photo-Op Backdrops

  • 📸 Illuminated Neon Pumpkin Arch
  • 📸 Chicago Skyline Over Pumpkin Fields
  • 📸 Retro VW Fall Bus
  • 📸 Giant Skull Light Tunnel
Objective Visitor Intelligence

Objective Visitor Experience: Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up Chicago

Direct quotes and unfiltered on-the-ground photos from verified low-rating Google Business Profile reviews, detailing real visitor perspectives on pricing, queues, and authentic farm atmosphere.

2★ Google Review • October 2024
Verified Visit

Built For Instagram Photos, Not Real Farm Experience

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Bought the tickets in advance. If you have a car, just go to the suburbs. This place was literally just for taking instagram pics, and long lines for everything. Very disappointed.

Brittni H.
Google Business Profile Review
Visitor capturing Instagram pictures at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up displays
📸 Unfiltered Visitor Photo
Long crowded queues at outdoor attraction stands
Moolji2★ Google Review
Corn stalk props tied onto festival structures
Cruz2★ Google Review
Overpriced drinks in plastic cups at Jack's Pop-Up
Thatss Jess1★ Google Review
Crowded food and bar stalls with long queues
Oscar R.1★ Google Review
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Local Answers

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up Chicago FAQs

Essential facts, ticket details, and seasonal planning questions answered for Fall 2026.

Tickets run $22.00 to $38.00 for the 2026 season and timed entry is required, so you must book a slot in advance rather than turning up. That covers the 2 acre illuminated corn maze, the pumpkin display walls and the photo installations. Food, drinks and axe throwing cost extra.