From Patch to Porch: Pumpkin Carving Events near Ann Arbor

I love having carved or decorated pumpkins, but I hate the mess. Fortunately, there are a number of events to carve pumpkins near Arbor. They’ll handle the mess!

Ann Arbor Pumpkin Decorating

I love having decorated pumpkins, but we always seem to run out of time. There have been years that we have carved our pumpkins right before trick or treat. Other years, we haven’t carved pumpkins.

Plus, pumpkin carving creates a huge mess. This is especially a problem when we are carving right before trick or treat.

Fortunately, there are a number of events that let you carve or decorate pumpkins near Ann Arbor. Mark your calendar now!

Then, let someone else deal with the mess. Plus, you’ll set aside the time to decorate your pumpkins.

Ann Arbor Pumpkin Carving Events

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

🎃Preschool Pumpkin Hunt

Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Cost: $15/child
The Saline Rec Center is continuing their annual Preschool Pumpkin Hunt this year. Hunt for mini-pumpkins outside at Miller Field behind the Rec Center. Then, they can decorate their pumpkin. There will be a story told by a storyteller from the Saline Library. There will also be a snack. The event is for kids ages 1-5. Babies under 1 are free but will not get a pumpkin. Registration is required and is $15/child.

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Friday, October 25, 2024

🎃Creatures of the Night

Lillie Park South – 4365 Platt Rd Ann Arbor
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $15/child. Pittsfield residents save $5
Pittsfield Township is hosting a Creatures of the Night Halloween event. Get ready for a night of safe, spooky fun! This year there is a*NEW* hayride, decorate a pumpkin, meet special creepy guests brought by the Leslie Science Center, and enjoy an after-hours prowl through the Lillie Park South trail. The event is appropriate for kids of all ages.  You’ll look for nocturnal animals, learn cool facts, and see other creatures of the night! The night will wrap up with a trunk or treat. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. Bring a flashlight and a bag for your treats. Space is ….

Get Your Pumpkin

Be sure to check the details of the event! Most of the events above will provide pumpkins. But you may need to bring your own. Or, if you are carving at home, you will need a pumpkin.

Check out our lists of local pumpkin patches.

Pumpkin Decorating Tips

If you are carving or decorating your pumpkins at home, do you have any tips to make it easier? Check out some of our Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Tips – including using cookie cutters to get the shape of the eyes and nose.

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