Newton’s Department of Public Works will host the City’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Smash on November 4, 1PM-4PM. Bring your Halloween pumpkins to City Hall’s War Memorial Circle, where they will be flung, tossed, and smashed in various ways, including with machines made by the Newton Ligerbots, Newton’s high school robotics team. Pre-register for the event or register on-site.
All smashed pumpkins will be composted, thus reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions and creating a valuable amendment for our soils.
- Remove any candles or decorations from your pumpkin (paint is okay).
- Bring any excess candy to be donated.
- Donate unwanted costumes — and maybe find next year’s — at the Costume Swap.
