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Calling all pumpkin art for Hartwell Halloween!
October 31, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
Help Us Decorate for Hartwell Halloween ! If you are interested in contributing a jack-o-lantern for our spooky art display on the trail to Hartwell Tavern, you may drop off carved pumpkins at Minute Man Visitor Center (Rt. 2A Lexington) on Thursday, October 29, Friday, October 30 between 9 am and 4 pm, or Saturday, October 31 between 9 am and 2 pm. The pumpkins will be illuminated and displayed at Hartwell during the program on the evening of Saturday, October 31st. If you would like to take yours home you may pick it up Saturday after the programs or Sunday. Otherwise we will “donate” them to the local wildlife. * Note: Minute Man Staff will place lights in each lantern. Please leave lights with staff after the program. pumpkin designs can be funny, happy, scary or as weird as you want- but they must be family friendly. We will not display inappropriate pumpkins. Please do not treat pumpkins with any chemicals or other materials.
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