About
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up.
Jack’s combines more than 10,000 pumpkins, photo installations and a corn maze in Goose Island, making it a practical patch outing without leaving Chicago. The corn maze is the centerpiece to prioritize, with a hidden bar waiting at the finish. Families get a more child-focused atmosphere before 7pm, while later visits suit adults interested in seasonal drinks and optional axe throwing.
What to expect
Choose an earlier timed entry if you are bringing children, since the atmosphere becomes more adult-focused after 7pm. Begin with the corn maze, then move through the pumpkin displays and unlimited photo opportunities before deciding whether to pay for carnival games, gem mining or a fortune reading. Adults can build a later visit around the bars and specialty cocktails, while guests 18 and older can choose a package with axe throwing. Your ticket time is an entry window, but you may stay as long as you like after entering.
Good to know
- The site is completely outdoors and does not permit smoking or vaping.
- The event is cashless and accepts credit cards and Apple Pay.
- Guests may arrive up to 30 minutes before or after the entry time printed on their ticket.
- Children age 4 and under enter free with a paid adult; guests age 5 and older need an admission package.
- Axe throwing is limited to guests age 18 and older, and closed-toe shoes are required.
- Ticket sales are final, although a ticket may be exchanged once for an available date and any price difference applies.
Also in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Common questions
How much is admission?
Adult entry with the corn maze starts at $11.42 including fees, while the ticket for children ages 5–11 is $10.13 including fees. Children age 4 and under enter free with a paid adult.
What does the basic admission include?
The basic adult and child tickets include entry and the corn maze. Food, drinks, carnival games and other activities cost extra unless your package specifically includes them.
Is Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up suitable for children?
Yes, all ages are welcome, and the organizer describes daytime visits as family-focused. The atmosphere becomes more adult-oriented after 7pm.
When should I arrive for my ticket?
Your selected time is an entry window, and you may arrive up to 30 minutes before or after it. Once admitted, you may remain until closing.
Can I pay with cash?
No, the event is cashless and accepts credit cards and Apple Pay throughout the site.
Who can drink or try axe throwing?
Guests must be at least 21 to drink and at least 18 to throw axes. Closed-toe shoes are required for axe throwing.