Warm tea, pumpkin lanterns, and a crisp autumn breeze – October brings shades of orange across the country. Alongside season-long farm parks, autumn features small, cozy pumpkin lantern gatherings, creative workshops, and evening light displays.
We have rounded up some of the most charming pumpkin events in Lithuania taking place this season. Mark your calendar and plan a quiet, scenic autumn evening out.
Švėkšna Pumpkin Lantern Festival “We Are for Light” (Mes už šviesą)
When: October 9–10
Where: Švėkšna Manor Park (Šilutė district)
One of Lithuania’s most popular pumpkin lantern festivals returns to Švėkšna Manor Park. For two evenings, creative pumpkin arrangements, artful light installations, music, and subtle laser displays fill the historic grounds. As night falls, the park takes on a quiet, magical atmosphere.
“Baroque Autumn” (Barokinis ruduo) at Pakruojis Manor
When: From October 3 (every weekend)
Where: Pakruojis Manor (Pakruojis district)
The flower beds that bloom through spring and summer at Pakruojis Manor transform into intricate Baroque vegetable carpets for the autumn season, using over 80 tons of produce. Visitors can wander among harvest arches, sculptures, a small weekend market, roving performers, and family-friendly activities across the estate grounds.
“Pumpkin Meadow” (Moliūgūnų pieva) in Klaipėda
When: October 15–18
Where: Near the Fishermen’s House (Žvejų rūmai), Klaipėda
A local seasonal tradition in Klaipėda, this year’s setup revolves around the theme “Discover Klaipėda.” Local organizations and community groups carve and arrange pumpkins to represent maritime motifs and city history. The gathering also features workshops, music, and relaxed family entertainment.
Glowing Pumpkin Park in Marijampolė
When: October 22 – November 2
Where: Poetry Park (Poezijos parkas), Marijampolė
Marijampolė’s Poetry Park lights up for its annual glowing pumpkin display, themed around friendly ghost stories this season. At dusk, the paths fill with carved pumpkins, playful ghost figures, and warm light decor created by local residents, schools, and organizations.
Bijūnai Lantern Park (Trakai District)
When: October 23–27 (from 17:00)
Where: Bijūnai UDC Courtyard (Mokyklos g. 2, Bijūnai, Trakai district)
A small, community-led lantern park in the Trakai region. The space features handcrafted lanterns created during local workshops, and visitors are welcome to bring and light their own light pieces along the paths.
Pumpkin Lantern Evening “Lights Wandering the Park” at Paežeriai Manor
When: October 23–24 (18:30–23:00)
Where: Paežeriai Manor Park (Vilkaviškis district)
As dusk falls over Paežeriai Manor, thousands of pumpkin lanterns flicker beneath old trees alongside subtle laser accents and local folklore legends. Walking the park paths, visitors can enjoy atmospheric sounds and seasonal light displays framing the historic estate.
Pumpkin Night in Šeduva
When: October 23 (from 18:00)
Where: Laisvės Square, Šeduva (Radviliškis district)
A relaxed evening gathering in the heart of Šeduva. Laisvės Square features autumn compositions, pumpkin lanterns, and light setups created by local groups, accompanied by live acoustic music and children’s performances.
Pumpkin Lantern Festival “Park in Lantern Light” in Panevėžys
When: October 30 – November 2
Where: Culture and Leisure Park (Kultūros ir poilsio parkas), Panevėžys
Panevėžys wraps up late autumn with a glowing path of pumpkin lanterns running through the Culture and Leisure Park. The display is built collectively, with locals invited to bring their own carved or decorated pumpkins to add to the trail.
Illuminated Pumpkin Evenings in Druskininkai
When: October 30 – November 8
Where: Health Resort Park near the Musical Fountain, Druskininkai
For a full week, the heart of Druskininkai glows with carved pumpkins created by local schools, businesses, and wellness centers. Set right in the center of the resort town, it provides a scenic route for a quiet evening walk after visiting the local thermal baths or spas.
Want to see where pumpkins are grown and pick your own? Check out our guide to the best pumpkin patches in Lithuania.
