Carve for the Carillon in Springfield

Have fun carving pumpkins together at this free family-friendly event near the Carillon at Washington Park

The Springfield Park District will host “Carve for the Carillon” on Oct. 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. near the Thomas Reese Memorial Carillon in Washington Park. Carving will take place on both days while supplies last.

Everyone in the community is invited to carve!

Bring your favorite carving tools and ideas, and help create one-of-a-kind glowing pumpkins for the “Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular” on Friday, Oct. 16, through Saturday, Oct. 17.

Free pumpkins will be available for carving and decorating each day while supplies last.

See the “Carve for the Carillon” details on the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon website.

The event is free. You do not need to register to participate.

For more information, please contact jols.pumpkins@gmail.com.