Events

Glass Pumpkin Patch

Shop the Arboretum’s annual sale for exquisite, blown glass art celebrating the beauty of autumn.

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Explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry at The Morton Arboretum.

The 15th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch opens to the public on Friday, October 10, and runs through Sunday, October 12, 2025. Entrance to the event is included with Arboretum general admission.

Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work near the West Lawn next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center.

Your purchases help support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event

During this ticketed event on Thursday, October 9, Arboretum members can get a sneak peek at this year’s glass creations and purchase their favorites before the sale opens to the public.

Shop the Glass Pumpkin Patch

Glass pumpkins will be available to purchase from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Presale viewing will take place on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Using traditional tools, fire from the furnace, and their own breath, our artists turn 2000º molten glass into beautiful art right before your eyes. Glassblowing demonstrations will be held every thirty minutes from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The final demonstration will begin at 4:30 p.m. each day.

See how glass artists use a technique known as flameworking to heat and shape glass rods into marbles, beads, and more. Flameworking demonstrations will be held Saturday and Sunday only at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.

Halloween Tent

This spook-tacular season, visit the Halloween tent to shop enchanting and frightful works of art to decorate both home and garden.

 

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Demonstrations

Learn about the techniques glass artists use to turn molten glass into stunning one-of-a-kind molten masterpieces.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Using traditional tools, fire from the furnace, and their own breath, our artists turn 2000º molten glass into beautiful art right before your eyes. Meet the artists and learn how each uses specialized techniques to craft one-of-a-kind, gallery-quality pieces that express their artistic vision.

Glassblowing demonstrations will be held every thirty minutes from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The final demonstration will begin at 4:30 p.m. each day.

Flameworking Demonstrations

See how glass artists use a technique known as flameworking to heat and shape glass rods into marbles, beads, and more. Flameworking demonstrations will be held Saturday and Sunday only at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.

Fall Color Concessions

Concession stands offering seasonal snacks and beverages from the Ginkgo Café will be available in Arbor Court on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

A concessions menu will be available closer to the event date.

2025 Glass Pumpkin Patch Artist List

A list of glass artists participating in the 2025 Glass Pumpkin Patch will be available closer to the event date.

Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event

Be among the first to explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Member Event. Each glass pumpkin is hand blown to reflect nature’s brilliance and all items are available for purchase at this exclusive event.

This is a separate ticketed event reserved for members and donors. Member Event tickets offer early access to shop the Glass Pumpkin Patch and include one glass of wine or beer, coffee, soda, and a cookie. The Member Event event is for adults 21 and older.

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