What's better than a spooktacular event for the whole family? One that's FREE!
On Saturday, October 30th, NYC Parks will host Pumpkin Festival in Central Park, an annual event that celebrates the fall harvest season. Pumpkin Festival will feature a ghoulishly scary Circus Berzerkus Haunted House, a Scarecrow Design Competition showcasing some of the city's most inspired creations , and the famous Pumpkin Patch (can you say free pumpkins?!). Other activities will include:
- Pumpkin Decorating
- Face Painting
- Marionette Performances by CityParks PuppetMobile
- Arts & Crafts
- Walkabout Characters
- Live performances by the Big Apple Circus
- Live music from Kidrockers and Laughing Pizza
- Greenmarket Vendors with Fall Produce
- Hay Rides
- NY Rangers Road Tour
- Megamind Trivia Showcase
- And much more!
Catch a sneak peek of the Haunted House on Friday, October 29th from 4-7pm!
For more information about Pumpkin Festival and the Scarecrow Design Competition, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/pumpkinfestival .
See you in the park!
Pumpkin Festival
Central Park, Bandshell Area
Enter park at 72nd Street
Saturday, October 30th
12pm-5pm, rain or shine