Eerie Autumn Lights at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

BRING BACK THE SPOOKY FUN THIS OCTOBER 1st - 25TH, 2026THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS FROM 5PM - 9PM (Last Entry at 8PM)With dramatic LED uplighting of trees and over 14,000 feet of lighting throughout landscapes and gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is completely transformed into the ultimate outdoor Halloween experience! Visitors can explore Klehm like never before on a half-mile journey through spookily lit landscapes and not-so-scary, family-friendly displays and activities, including:Getting lost in the massive (2,500 sq. ft) Children’s Spooky Straw Bale MazeCreating lifelong memories with Special Photo-Opportunity DisplaysShopping at the Ghostly Market for special Halloween itemsEnjoying themed refreshments offered by The Vintage Goose CafeSeeing Rockford’s Biggest Pumpkin!Special themed Thursday Night Curious & Creepy Educational Programs from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Ghostly MarketAn optional "spookier" route through the experience... 1/8 of a mile long and still family friendly!“A chill in air means that Halloween’s festive spirit is right around the corner, and Eerie Autumn Lights provides an ideal setting for families and individuals to gather, celebrate, and create new memories at this awe-inspiring, magical event for our region,” said Alex Mills, Executive Director, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden. “This truly family-friendly celebration of all things spooky is a terrific outdoor activity to create life-long memories and share special time together with friends, relatives, and loved ones!"Tickets are sold by date of attendance and guests are admitted to the event anytime between 5PM and 8PM on their chosen date, with the event concluding each evening at 9PM.PARTNER EVENT SPONSORS