Seasonal & Holidays

Decorated Pumpkins To Zoom to Victory To Raise Funds For Turning Pointe Autism Foundation

The 2026 Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's 10th Anniversary Naperville Pumpkin Race is set for Oct. 24.

NAPERVILLE, IL — Painted and bedazzled pumpkins will zoom on wheels to raise funds for the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation (TPAF) during the 10th Anniversary Naperville Pumpkin Race. The race will take place at Rotary Hill Park on Oct. 24, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Officials will also announce the winner of a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend that was donated by McCarthy Ford co-owner and president Ray LeFevour to benefit TPAF. Click the link to learn more about the Ford Bronco Raffle.

Registration begins at 12 p.m. and pumpkins and race kits will be available to buy onsite while supplies last for those who want to compete. Kits include two axles, four wheels, eight bearings, eight wing nuts, two zip ties and a list of rules.

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Turning Pointe's classroom races will kick off at 12:30 p.m. and community heats start at 1 p.m. A kids' costume contest is scheduled for 2 p.m., along with the pumpkin decor contest. The costume contest has four age categories: 0 to five, six to 10, 11 to 15 and 16 and older. Business races follow before the quarter and semi-final races.

The following food vendors will be on hand.

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  • Boom Box Burgers
  • Chik-fil-A
  • Happy Lobster
  • Moose & Me
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes

The Naperville Pumpkin Race is free to attend.

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