Pumpkin Day
October 11 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
YIPPEE – SO MUCH FUN!
Join us for a festive celebration of the fall harvest and the beloved pumpkin at our annual Pumpkin Day at Wellington County Museum & Archives! This free, family-friendly event is packed with activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. We ask attendees to please bring a cash or food donation for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Here’s what we have lined up for you:
- Professional Pumpkin carver – see an expert carver transform a 75-100 pound pumpkin into a work of art
- Pumpkin Carving Competition – show off your carving skills! Each family can carve a pumpkin on site (while supplies last). Top pumpkins will be recognized with an award
- African Drumming Circle – Try your drumming skills in a vibrant drumming session with an African Drummer
- Indigenous Dancers – Tribal Vision Dancers: “Visions of Turtle Island” Explore First Nations history and traditions in Tribal Vision’s high-energy performance!
- Face Painting – Talented face painters will transform faces into magical designs
- Caricatures by Taylor
- Ninja Wall for kids 5 and up by One Axe Pursuits
- Reptile Show – Get up close and personal with fascinating reptiles
- Sparrows’ Nests – get crafty!
- Live Music – Enjoy live performances by local musician Paul Whittaker and his band.
- Live Dance – Delight in the performances by our local dance troupe, the Blue Bonnet Lassies, and a local Ukrainian Dance Troupe.
- Free treats – Pumpkin Ice Cream (while quantities last)
- Food for Purchase – Groovy Grilled Cheese Food Truck
Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and chairs for a day filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit!
Special Thanks:
- McKay Farms – for planting and providing the carving pumpkins
- County Wellington Museum & Archives – hosting this event
- Local Community – Thank you for supporting our event and contributing to the Food Bank