Fall Falladays: Pumpkin Carving Contest
Thu, Oct 17 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Show off your (carving) skills!
Sign-up to enter Arsenal Yards annual pumpkin carving contest!
Calling all artists, creators or people who are really good at carving (or painting) pumpkins... now's the time to show a pumpkin who's boss for a chance to win big (a $500-value grand prize!).
The public will have one weekend to vote for their favorites, while on display at Arsenal Yards River Green!
SIGN UP TODAY!
*limited space available
Sign up requirements: $5 donation to the Watertown Boys & Girls Club, cost includes a medium-size pumpkin for decorating. Please feel free to carve, paint, or even add props!
Prizes include:
1st Place: The ultimate Arsenal Yards Dining Experience ($500 value!)
2nd Place: The full shopping package at Arsenal Yards ($300 value!)
3rd Place: A family experience to Majestic 7 ($150 value!)
Spooky, scary, cute or funny, all creative designs are welcome as long as they are appropriate for a family-friendly audience. Please note, there is no age limit to participate, however serious pumpkin decorators only.
Schedule of Events Include:
Thursday, October 17th from 4-6pm: Pumpkin Pickup!
*Please pick up your pumpkin for carving during this window of time at Arsenal Yards, near Shake Shack.
Thursday, October 24th from 4-6pm: Pumpkin Drop Off!
*Please drop off your completed and carved pumpkin during this window of time at Arsenal Yards, near Shake Shack
Friday, October 25th - Monday, October 28th, Public Voting!
*The public is encouraged to come visit these pumpkins on display and vote for their favorite!
Voters can simply scan the QR code near the pumpkins to select their favorites. All voting will be completed online.
Tuesday, October 29th, Winners are selected!
*Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be selected
About the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
The mission of Watertown Boys & Girls Club is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. For more information please visit: https://watertownbgc.org/
For additional details, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-falladays-pumpkin-carving-contest-tickets-1045157593497?aff=oddtdtcreator.
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Parking & directions
Arsenal Yards is approximately a 10-minute drive from Harvard Square and approximately a 15-minute drive from Copley Square. Other areas will find it easily accessible from the Mass Pike or Fresh Pond Parkway, among many routes available to Watertown’s East End. Once on site, ample free parking is available. Traveling via public transportation? MBTA bus route 70 stops right on site and can be picked up at the Central Square Red Line T stop.