The colorful bounty that you’ll see when strolling the gardens each fall is made up of members of the Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes squash, cucumbers, and melons.
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Deadline for Group Pumpkin Orders (Pumpkin Fest 2026)
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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For the Pumpkin Fest jack-o’-lantern contest, groups such as classrooms, student organizations, or community organizations can request 10–30 pumpkins. Must order online by October 8 (while supplies last).
Upcoming Events
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- Nature Sketching
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)
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- Dissection Date Night
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)
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- Arboretum Explorers Family Hike
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Arboretum Natural Areas
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