Oct 17, 2026FreeAges 3 to 12
Children's Pumpkin Carving Contest (Anoka Halloween)
TBD (Anoka) · Anoka, Minnesota
Details
- Date
- Oct 17, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Where
- TBD (Anoka)
Anoka, MN 55303
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- Free
- Prizes
- Awards for best carved pumpkins
- Open to
- Ages 3 to 12
- Organizer
- Anoka Halloween, Inc.
- Rules
- Pre-gutted pumpkins provided; entries displayed on a float in the Light Up the Night Parade.
About this contest
A free afternoon carving contest for kids ages 3 to 12 in the self-proclaimed Halloween Capital of the World. Pumpkins arrive pre-gutted, awards go to the best carvings, and the finished jack-o'-lanterns ride on a float in that evening's Light Up the Night Parade.
Compiled from the original listing (anokahalloween.com), checked Sep 28, 2026. Dates and details can change, so always confirm with the organizer or event website before heading out. Spot a problem? Let us know.
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