To accommodate crews working on the Senior Center, from Thurs., Aug 1 through Sat., Aug 3 the Recreation Center elevator will be out of service. On Thurs., Aug 1, from 8am to noon, the Recreation Center locker rooms will be closed and the entrance to the Center will be limited to the southeast side, next to the lobby and the emergency exit.  Also, on Thurs., Aug 1, from noon to 5pm, the Recreation Center’s pool and locker rooms will be closed and the hot water will be shut off. We appreciate your patience during this time.

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The Great Pumpkin Smash
Date & Time
Fri, Nov 3 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
The Preserve of Highland Park 1207 Park Ave West Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Google Maps 

Say good-bye to your gourds the sustainable way and get ready to unleash your inner pumpkin warrior!  Join us for a fun pumpkin-smashing, target-throwing, composting event as we bid farewell to the fall season in style. Let’s turn those pumpkins into a bountiful harvest of composting fun and environmental responsibility! All the pumpkins collected will be composted – ensuring that the water and nutrients they store are returned to the soil. 

Event Highlights:

  • Pumpkin Smashing: Put on your safety goggles and prepare to smash pumpkins to your heart’s content. 
  • Target Throwing: Compete against friends and family as you aim your pumpkins at a variety of creative targets. Prizes await those with the best aim! 
  • Face Painting: Get into the spirit of the season with some pumpkin-themed face painting. Whether you want to be a friendly jack-o’-lantern or a spooky gourd, our talented artists have got you covered.

What to Bring:  

  • Bring your pumpkins to smash.  Pumpkins must be free of candles, yarn, glitter, stickers, plastics, or any non-biodegradable materials.  Painted pumpkins are acceptable provided acrylic paint was used.

November 3, 2023 @ 4:00 pm 6:00 pm

1207 Park Ave West
Highland Park, IL 60035 United States