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Pumpkins Festival in New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx, New York, USA. Starts Every October.

Overview of Fall-O-Ween and Autumn on Tap
• Dates: September 27 through October 26, 2025 (Fall-O-Ween core), with extended fall programming into November via Autumn on Tap.
• Location: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, New York, USA.
• General Description: Expect a “Plethora of Pumpkins” with walls of colorful gourds, promenades of oversized squash, fall foliage trails, and spooky yet family-friendly vibes. Activities blend education (like pumpkin variety talks and carving tips) with fun, including live music, craft brew sampling (at Bales & Ales on September 28), and kid zones in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden with puppet shows and scarecrow displays. It’s all about celebrating autumn’s “frights and foliage.”
• Tickets: Garden admission required
Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly paths, sensory-friendly options, and family inclusivity for all ages.
Key Pumpkin Carving Events
The star is world-renowned carver Adam Bierton (winner of Food Network’s Halloween Wars Season 5), who brings his 3D sculpting magic to massive pumpkins. He hosts demos, competitions, and shares pro tips like using the pumpkin’s shape for design inspiration, cleaning tools to prevent mold, and carving just days before display.
1. Pumpkin Carving Face-Off (Annual Competition)
• Dates/Times: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (all day; specific carving sessions from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.).
• Description: Watch three master carvers (including Bierton) battle head-to-head in this fifth-year event, transforming huge pumpkins into imaginative, organic sculptures. Past themes have nodded to pop culture and holidays—expect eerie, detailed designs revealed live. It’s a high-energy spectacle with photo ops and carving insights.
• Highlights: Competitors like Lenny, John Davis, and Julia (from Halloween Wars) showcase etching, sculpting, and jack-o’-lantern techniques.
• Best For: Families and art lovers; kid-friendly but thrilling for all.
• Tickets: Included in garden admission; reserve via nybg.org/events.
2. Pumpkin Carving with Adam Bierton (Live Demo)
• Dates/Times: Sunday, October 19, 2025 (11 a.m.–3 p.m.), plus general demos throughout Fall-O-Ween.
• Description: Bierton carves “monstrous and imaginative” designs on-site, revealing faces and scenes from everyday pumpkins. Attendees learn home hacks, like spraying cut areas with lemon-water to fight rot or selecting smooth-skinned gourds for easier work. Share your ideas via #GiantPumpkinsNYBG—he might pick one to carve!
• Highlights: Hands-on vibe; ties into the Pumpkin Promenade for gourd exploration.
• Best For: Aspiring carvers and casual visitors.
• Tickets: Garden entry only.
3. Giant Pumpkin Carving Weekend (Season Finale)
• Dates/Times: October 26–27, 2025 (daytime viewing; carving starts October 26).
• Description: The grand finale! Bierton and his team tackle one of the world’s largest pumpkins (sourced by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth) into a detailed masterpiece—think seasonal motifs like Día de los Muertos homages or spooky icons. Watch the chiseling process, then admire the finished 2,000+ lb. sculpture on display.
• Highlights: Larger-than-life scale; educational tie-ins on pumpkin varieties (e.g., pie pumpkins vs. decorative ones).
• Best For: Spectacle seekers; perfect photo backdrop.
• Tickets: Included; timed slots recommended.
Related Pumpkin Activities
• Pumpkin Wall & Promenade: Ongoing displays of hundreds of gourds—great for inspiration before carving events.
• Creepy Pumpkin Carving Adventure: Kid-focused workshop (select weekends; MasterCard holders get exclusives).
• Bales & Ales: Adults-only on September 28 with beer tastings amid early carvings.
Since today is October 25, you’re just in time for the weekend finale—head over tomorrow if you can! For real-time updates, tickets, or weather checks, visit nybg.org/events or call (718) 817-8700. 🎃