Smash Yo’ Pumpkin Saturday At The Evergreen Park Community Center

OAK LAWN, IL — If your Halloween jack o’ lantern is looking a little saggy don’t let it rot on your porch. Take it to the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. and smash it. The big pumpkin smash is set for Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Kids and families can throw the pumpkins at a target against the wall. There is a large tarp underneath, and at the end of the event, the Evergreen Park Street Department will shovel it all up and cart it away in a dump truck. The pumpkin waster will be composted along with the wood chips and leaves. Kids are more than welcome to pick through the pumpkin guts if they wish.

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Kids must be accompanied by an adult. The great pumpkin smash is presented by the Evergreen Park Environmental Recycling Commission.

The event is open to residents from other nearby communities. Afterward, hang around for some light refreshments. Call the Evergreen Park Recreation Department at 708-229-3373 if you have questions.