Don’t toss those leftover Halloween pumpkins! The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is inviting the community to put them to good use during a free Pumpkin Smash event on Saturday, November 7.
Taking place near the ARC during the Columbia Farmers Market, this event gives families a chance to smash their old pumpkins using baseball bats, catapults, and other pumpkin-smashing tools. It’s a fun way to get rid of those jack-o’-lanterns while helping turn leftover pumpkins into compost.
Have a pumpkin sitting on your porch? Bring it along! Everyone is welcome to stop by and join the smashing fun.
Kids and adults alike can enjoy getting their hands dirty while giving those pumpkins one last purpose.
Pumpkin Smash Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–Noon
Location: Grassy area next to the ARC, 1769 W. Ash Street, Columbia, MO
What to Bring: Your leftover Halloween pumpkins
Where to Find It: Enter the park through the northeast entrance from Clinkscales Road. The event will be on your left.
If you’re heading to the Columbia Farmers Market that morning, make a stop at the Pumpkin Smash! It’s a fun, free way to wrap up Halloween, enjoy some outdoor activity, and help give those old pumpkins a new purpose.
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