Scene from last year’s Pumpkin Glow. Photo by Tomás Redondo

LAAC News:

Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) will continue the tradition of hosting the Pumpkin Glow Saturday on Fuller Lodge Lawn during Halloweekend.

The festivities start at 10 a.m. with the annual carving party on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Pumpkins are available, first come, first served, for children in attendance. Parents are encouraged to bring their own pumpkin along, or to purchase one on site from the Los Alamos Choirs Boosters and NJROTC Pumpkin Patch fundraiser.

Carving kits and supplies will be provided. Please, one pumpkin per child so there are enough to go around. These pumpkins are the foundation for the evening glow and will be stashed by LAAC staff to put out and enjoyed by all during the evening festivities.

The community is encouraged to deliver pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and designs noon to 3 p.m., to be displayed during the glow. LAAC staff will arrange and light the pumpkins at dusk. Anyone who wants their pumpkin back after the event is asked to please pick them up between 9 and 10 p.m. or they will be composted.

LAAC will host its second annual “Pumpkin Toddle” 5-6 p.m. and is the perfect opportunity to bring the littlest pumpkin lovers, or those who want a less spooky after dark experience to wander through and enjoy the pumpkins.

Starting at 6 p.m., the pumpkins will be in full glow mode! Visitors are encouraged to make the loop around the lawn and admire the various works of gourd-geous art.

LAAC invites everyone to check out the pumpkins. A huge thank you to N3B for sponsoring the pumpkin glow for the second year running! Without their support, this event would not be possible.

The Los Alamos Arts Council is a 501c3 nonprofit registered with the state of New Mexico and donations are tax deductible. To volunteer or donate, please contact info@laac-flac.org or visit www.losalamosartscouncil.org.