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Pumpkin Fest ~ Light Up the Library!
2026-10-29 18:00:00 2026-10-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Pumpkin Fest ~ Light Up the Library! Join us for a fun celebration of community creativity and show off your carving or decorating skills to win some excellent prizes. Memorial Hall Library - Outside

Thursday, October 29
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Join us for a fun celebration of community creativity and show off your carving or decorating skills to win some excellent prizes.

Pumpkin Decorating Programs: Join our mini pumpkin decorating programs on Thursday 10/22 from 3:30-4:30 and Wednesday 10/28 from 6:30 to 7:30

Drop-Off Day: Bring your own Jack-o'-lantern to the library all day Thursday, October 29th. Battery operated tea lights only, please! 

The Main Event: Come view the glowing display on the library patio and enjoy some fall treats

Competitions are split into three age divisions (Children, Teens, and Adults) for the following categories:

  • Best in Show
  • Most Original
  • Cutest
  • Spookiest

Want your Jack-o'-lantern back? Pick-Up Times: Take your pumpkin home after 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 29th, or by 2:00 PM on Friday, October 30th.

We can't wait to see your creations!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Older Elementary | Early Elementary | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Teens | Library Program--Children | Library Program--Adults |

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