Washington Market Park Pumpkin Carving Contest
Washington Market Park · New York, New York
Details
- Date
- Oct 24, 2026
- Time
- Check-in 3-5 PM, judging 5-5:30 PM, winners announced 5:30 PM
- Where
- Washington Market Park
Greenwich Street and Duane Street, New York, NY 10013
Get directions ↗ - Entry
- Free
- Prizes
- Trophies for winners and runners-up; cash prize for the Master Blade category
- Open to
- Open to everyone
- Organizer
- The Friends of Washington Market Park
- Register by
- Walk-in check-in 3-5 PM on contest day
- Rules
- Bring a pumpkin already carved or decorated; categories include Most Creative, Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, Most Realistic and Master Blade
About this contest
Long-running free Tribeca community contest. Bring an already carved or decorated pumpkin to the park for check-in, then judges pick winners in several categories and trophies are handed out.
Compiled from the original listing (washingtonmarketpark.org), 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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