Pumpkin Glow 2026
Save the Date for an Even Bigger Glow!
Last year’s inaugural Pumpkin Glow brought thousands of visitors together for an unforgettable evening celebrating community, creativity, and the beauty of nature after dark. This year, we’re making the experience even more magical.
Stroll beneath the glow of hundreds of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns lining the entire one-mile nature trail, enjoy live music, local food trucks, fresh caramel apples, cotton candy, family activities, and all the sights and sounds of a crisp autumn evening at the Watershed Nature Center.
Whether you’re visiting with family, meeting friends, or simply soaking in the beauty of fall, Pumpkin Glow is an experience you won’t want to miss.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Want to show off your carving skills? Participants may enter the Pumpkin Carving Contest during pumpkin drop-off.
Contest Categories:
- Individual
- Family
- Business
- Group
Each category winner will receive a commemorative engraved brick installed at the Watershed Nature Center, recognizing their winning pumpkin and helping them become part of Pumpkin Glow history.
Special Invitation to Local Businesses
Show your community spirit by carving a pumpkin with your team!
Businesses are encouraged to participate in Pumpkin Glow. When registering, simply include your business name, and we’ll proudly display a sign alongside your pumpkins so visitors know you helped light up the trail.
How to Participate
Register for Your Free Pumpkin – Click the Button Below
Registration for complimentary pumpkins closes September 18, 2026.
Pick Up Your Pumpkin
Watershed Nature Center
Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Return Your Carved Pumpkin
Bring your carved pumpkin back to the Watershed Nature Center for display during Pumpkin Glow.
Friday, October 9, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
If you register after September 18, you’re still welcome to participate! You’ll simply need to provide your own pumpkin and return it during one of the pumpkin drop-off times listed above.
