What IS Pumpkin Night in the Park?

Highlights

Pumpkin Night in the Park is a Family Friendly, Non-Violent Community Event
1200 Carved and Lit Pumpkins (carved by volunteers, wanna help?)
Entertainment Stage (Embrace the Light Fire Dancers will be here - schedule to be included later)
Multiple campfires 
Live Animals with the Wildlife Science Center
Costumed Characters (Can you find Captain Jack Sparrow?)
DJ Dance
Food Trucks

What Else Do You Need To Know

Activities are continuous throughout the event
Costumes are allowed (not required)
Buying tickets before September saves you money (check the ticket tab)
Parking is limited (consider taking the FREE shuttle)
NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE
Dogs are NOT allowed (unless a service animal)

Gather with Friends, Family and Your Community to Carve More than 1,000 Pumpkins

Sign up for your timeslot to help carve the pumpkins that will be placed along the trail for Pumpkin Night in the Park.  Carving happens at the Pavilion Activity Center, near the main parking lot.  

What do you need to know:

• Carving Time Slots are 30 minutes long
• Pumpkins, tools, patterns provided
• Plan to carve one pumpkin per person (staff and volunteers might adjust that number as we see how many people sign up to help with the carving)
• Pumpkins are pre-gutted (if you want to volunteer to help with the gutting, and you are older than 14 and can handle a power tool, check out the VOLUNTEERS tab to sign up)
• Your carved pumpkin will be placed along the trail for Pumpkin Night in the Park (Saturday, October 22 5-9 PM)

Sign Up To Volunteer At the Links Below

SUNDAY October 16  noon - 4 pm

MONDAY October 17  4 - 8 pm

TUESDAY October 18  4 - 8 pm

WEDNESDAY October 19  4 - 8 pm 

THURSDAY October 20  4 - 8 pm 

More Information Coming Soon

Shuttle Service from Spring Lake Park High School

Looking for an easy way to get to Pumpkin Night in the Park this year?  Try the FREE shuttle from  Spring Lake Park High School.  It’s simple.  You will be dropped off near the Front Gate at Springbrook Nature Center.  

Shuttle runs continuously 

First Shuttle:  4:45

Last Shuttle:  9:15

 Want a printable map?  Click HERE.

More Information Coming Soon

There are many ways to help at Pumpkin Night in the Park

From placing pumpkins along the trail to cleaning up after the event is over, there are lots of ways you can help put on an outstanding community event with Springbrook Nature Center.  Click on the links below to learn more about the volunteer jobs, days, and times available.  If you have questions about any of the duties, please contact the Nature Center staff at 763-572-3588.

Pumpkin Gutting - SUNDAY 10/16 - THURSDAY 10/20

Pumpkin Carving Managers - SUNDAY 10/16 - THURSDAY 10/20

Pumpkin Night Set Up - FRIDAY

Pumpkin Placing and Pumpkin Lighting - SATURDAY

Pumpkin Night Clean Up - SUNDAY