Monmouth County's Pumpkin Carving and Painting Stations

Looking to decorate your front porch with a jack-o’-latern (or two) for the season without the mess?

Head over to one of the Monmouth County Park System’s Pumpkin Carving & Painting Stations. Area residents are invited to carve or paint a pumpkin to take home. Those wishing to carve can create their own design or use a template. Both small and large pumpkins will be available. Small pumpkins are for painting only. The schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft
• Saturday, October 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
• Sunday, October 9 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Holmdel Park Shelter Building, Holmdel
• Sunday, October 9 from 2-4 p.m. at Big Brook Park, Marlboro

This program is open to all ages, under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 for a large pumpkin and $6 for a small pumpkin. All supplies provided. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, please visitwww.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000.

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