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Pumpkins at the Carillon 2026

Pumpkins at the Carillon 2026

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Carve For the Carillon–  October 10th-11th 11am-4pm each day.  We’re looking for volunteers to carve!  We provide the pumpkins (pre scooped).  You bring your carving skills and maybe a friend to brag to.

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon- 1740 W. Fayette- Springfield

Pre-sale tickets will be available during the Carve event weekend, as well as at:
  • Keller Williams Capital (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.)
  • Constant Mortgage Co. (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)

THEN

Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular– October 16th-17th- Come enjoy the sparkling splendor of illuminated jack-o-lanterns surrounding the Carillon and botanical gardens at Washington Park.  Food vendors will be on site during the event!  Going from 6:30pm-9:30pm both nights.

THEN

Great Pumpkin Grab–  October 18th- On Sunday after Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, the public can come to the park and for a donation gather pumpkins to take home.  Straw bales will also be for sale, $5.00 each.  WHILE PUMPKINS LAST!  Come on out and find your pumpkin or your favorite one and take it home!

Sponsored by County Market and Staff Carpet

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