Peace, Love & Pumpkins Returns to Bethel Woods and You Could Go for Free

Imagine wandering under a canopy of softly glowing jack-o’-lanterns, passing pumpkin sculptures shaped like mermaids and Woodstock icons, and feeling that crisp autumn air full of surprise. That’s exactly what Bethel Woods is giving us this October with Peace, Love & Pumpkins, a walk-through Halloween festival that runs through November 2.

What to Expect on the Trails

You’ll stroll along garden paths that twist and turn through thousands of handcrafted pumpkin displays. Think witches, dinosaurs, glowing art installations, all lit up in the dark, waiting for you to discover them. And that’s not all. On select nights, you’ll catch drone shows at 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. that light up the skies above the festival.

Food, Markets & Live Sounds

If you love browsing and snacking, you’re in good company. There’s a Night Market on Fridays & Saturdays (6:30-9:00 p.m.) with crafts, food, and festive finds. Plus live music sets run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. during market nights, with acts lined up for most nights.

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How to Win Free Tickets (Yes, We’re Giving Away!)

We’re giving away tickets so you and three of your favorite people can experience Peace, Love & Pumpkins for free. Spooky vibes, glowing pumpkins, and no price tag? Yes, please. We’ll be picking five winners at random on Monday, October 20th, and each winner will score four tickets to the event.

The Peace, Love & Pumpkins Festival mixes art, nature, and Halloween whimsy into something immersive. Even if you’ve been to pumpkin patches before, this is different. The scale, the creative displays, the evening glow factor, it’s designed for moments that make you stop, smile, and maybe snap a photo (or ten).

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So, get your entry in for our giveaway by filling out the form above, and get ready to walk among pumpkins, music, mystery, and magic. Bethel Woods is calling, and this fall they’re lighting the night with more than just jack-o’-lanterns.