Kids and families! Carve your very own mini-pumpkin jack-o-lantern to take home at the Friends of Allan Gardens second annual Pumpkin Carve-A-Thon! We’ll supply all the carving equipment needed. Please remember to bring a plastic bag to carry your pumpkin home, and a container for your pumpkin seeds if you want to take them home for roasting. Saturday October 26th 10am -1pm
Sunday October 27th 1pm-4pm
Parental supervision during the event is required. A suggested cash donation of $3-4 per mini-pumpkin is requested. All proceeds directly support the delivery of this program. Please meet us in the Children’s Conservatory (NW corner of the park).
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