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Fall 2024 Pumpkin, Squash, and Gourd Displays

October 17, 2024|

The Arboretum is crazy for cucurbits and celebrates them every autumn by livening up our seasonal displays and hosting our annual Pumpkin Fest that all are welcome to attend each October! The colorful bounty that you may see when strolling the gardens this fall showcases the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes squash, cucumbers, and melons.

Upcoming Events

18 Oct

Our signature fall festival is a family-friendly event featuring a pumpkin carving contest, lighted jack-o'-lantern displays, music, food truck vendors, and activities for the whole family.

Pumpkin Fest 2024

All Day

18 Oct

Carved jack-o’-lanterns must be returned at this time for inclusion in the Pumpkin Fest carving contest.

Return Your Carved Jack-o'-Lantern

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

18 Oct

$5.00 per participant and limited capacity. This no-carve activity will give children the opportunity to express their creativity with stickers, quick-dry paint, ribbon, and other low-mess materials. Sold out.

Pumpkin Decorating for Kids (sold out)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

22 Oct

Volunteers who have completed an application and have arranged a start date with our volunteer coordinator can join our gardening staff on [...]

Botanic Gardens Volunteer Session

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

22 Oct

Sketch your art out during this free class for adults! Explore a variety of art materials and techniques as we connect art [...]

Nature Sketching Class

10:00 am - 11:30 am

24 Oct

Volunteers who have completed an application and have arranged a start date with our volunteer coordinator can join our gardening staff on [...]

Botanic Gardens Volunteer Session

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

24 Oct

Join an ANFT-certified forest therapy guide on Thursdays from September 5 through October 24 for slow, sensory, guided walks with invitations to [...]

Shinrin-yoku/Forest Bathing Walk

4:00 pm - 5:15 am