Wednesday, October 14, through Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5 - 9 PM
Rain or Shine (No refunds)
The Member Pre-Sale begins on Tuesday, September 1, at 9 AM.
Non-Member ticket sales begin on Tuesday, September 8, at 9 AM.
(Please Note: The Gardens will close at 3 PM on October 14, 15, 16, and, 17 for Garden Glow.)
Now in its ninth year, Garden Glow transforms Ladew's 22-acre gardens into a magical autumn experience featuring hundreds of illuminated, artistically carved pumpkins, glowing garden displays, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and seasonal food and beverages. Pumpkin carvings created by artists, community members, local businesses, celebrities, and dignitaries line the garden paths, creating a one-of-a-kind evening experience for guests of all ages.
Festival highlights include:
Hundreds of illuminated, artistically carved pumpkins throughout the gardens
Live musical performances each evening
Family-friendly activities and educational experiences
Seasonal food vendors
Beer, wine, and spirits available for purchase
Stunning nighttime views of Ladew's award-winning gardens
Members: • $40 adults • $33 Young adults (13-18) • $33 seniors (62+) • $10 children (2-12)
Non-members: •$50 adults • $43 Young adults (13-18) • $43 seniors (62+) • $18 children (2-12)
Discounts for memberships:
Individual Memberships- May purchase a total of 6 tickets | 1 Discount for Adult Member or Senior Member.
Dual Memberships- May purchase a total of 6 tickets | 2 Discounts for Adult Members or Senior Members.
Family, Grandparent, Garden Friend, Garden Contributor, Garden Benefactor Memberships and all Patron Circle Memberships-
May purchase a total of 6 tickets | 2 Discounts for Adult Members or Senior Members. Young Adults and Children covered under the membership.
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Become a Garden Glow Sponsor
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For more information, please contact Neala Lancellotti at: nlancellotti@ladewgardens.com
Garden Glow Volunteer Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Help Ladew staff carve hundreds of pumpkins to be featured in Garden Glow. We'll provide the pumpkins, some design patterns, and the carving
tools... you bring your creative ideas (and your own carving tools, if preferred). For ages 16 and up.
To register, visit: https://ladewgardens.volunteerhub.com/vv2/.
October 12, 13 and 16
If you are unable to see these shifts on Volunteer Hub, please contact Caroline Graf at cgraf@ladewgardens.com.
Add to Our Display
You’re invited to carve a pumpkin or create your own illuminated “glow” sculpture to be included among the works on display. Use your own pumpkin or arrange to pick up a complimentary pumpkin at Ladew. Klein’s ShopRite has generously donated 800 pumpkins for Garden Glow…and there’s one waiting for you.
Dates TBD
To coordinate your pumpkin pick-up, and for questions, contact Caroline Graf at cgraf@ladewgardens.com or 410.557.9570, x 261.
Carve a Giant Pumpkin
If you’re interested in carving one of our large pumpkins, please email Halle von Kessler at halle@8boxwoodlane.com.
For more information and to purchase tickets when sales open, visit Ladew Topiary Gardens
