There’s something magical about the flickering glow of a Jack-o’-lantern on a crisp October night. Whether you’re a kid ...

The jack-o’-lantern as a folk character originated in Ireland as a trickster forced to wander the netherworld after being banned from both heaven and hell for his ornery behavior. He had nothing ...

The Jack O’Lantern Casino was a dance hall that opened at 88 Pillsbury St. in 1922. South Portland Historical Society photo The Meaher family once owned and lived in the large home at 88 ...

Carving a jack-o'-lantern may be a time-honored American tradition for many, but nobody—and we mean nobody—does pumpkin carving quite like Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. Every fall, pumpkins ...

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular features 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins at the Roger William's Zoo. Here is how to visit.

Sometime around the 1600s, folk stories began circulating detailing the origin of Jack-o’-the-Lantern. According to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Jack-o’-the-Lantern used to be a man ...

A typical jack-o’-lantern has about a three-day life expectancy. You can extend that with a few tricks→ Cut a hole in the bottom — not the top. The stem is crucial to preserve for structural ...

Pumpkin Jack-o-Lanterns have been an integral part of Halloween festivities ever since. Some believe that the Jack-o-Lanterns originated with All Saints’ Day, and represent Christian souls in ...

The Rhode Show takes you on spooky trip to The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo! This amazing event is fun for the whole family and taking place September 27 – November 2, 2024.

The jack-o’-lantern as a folk character originated in Ireland as a trickster forced to wander the netherworld after being banned from both heaven and hell for his ornery behavior. He had nothing ...