The Fall Pumpkin Float is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Skating Club of Boston. On Friday, October 19th from 5-8pm, hundreds of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will float on the Frog Pond, accompanied by spooky family activities. This free family-friendly event will also include crafts, glow-in-the-dark games, children’s crafts and games. There will also be giveaways by Magic 106.7 and Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms and Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2.
Attendees are asked to bring an 8-inch or smaller carved pumpkins that will be lit and then floated on the Frog Pond for a dramatic early evening display, along with creatively carved and decorated jack-o’-lanterns from various local sports teams and organizations. Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in a wide range of fun activities. Children are invited to decorate luminary bags which will be displayed and illuminated along the edge of the Frog Pond. Test your courage in our haunted funhouse maze, prepare to be spooked by the Buried Alive haunted attraction, jump on the Pumpkin Bounce and try your skills at the LED bean bag toss.
A monster mash of science activities will include the Massachusetts Horticulture Society, giant bubbles with the “Bubble Guy” Jim Dichter, and Halloween giveaways. Scarily delicious snacks and refreshments provided by Power Crunch Bars and HP Hood LLC. All pumpkins will be donated to The Trustees of Reservations after the event for composting and not returned to attendees. For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505 or visit www.facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment.
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