Pumpkin Carving Contest (NEW in 2025!)
Think you’ve got the best pumpkin carving skills in town? Enter Leonardo’s Pumpkin Carving Contest! Open to all ages!
Registration Online:
Open October 1 – October 21 (secure your spot early!).
Pumpkin Drop-Off:
Deliver your carved pumpkin on Thursday, October 23 between 10AM to 5 PM.
All participants receive a Halloween themed goody bag at drop-off.
Voting:
Begins at 10am Friday, October 24th and continues during HalloLeo’s on Saturday, October 25th until 3pm.
Guest Voting: Paid visitors and members vote in person with tickets at the museum. One vote per visitor, per catagory.
Pumpkins will be displayed in the Front Bay Area for all to see.
Categories:
Trickster – Spooky designs (family friendly please)
Treatster – Silly or fun designs
Rules:
Pumpkin must be carved in some way.
Paint, props, and accessories are allowed—be creative!
Prizes:
Winners announced Saturday, October 25 at 4 PM during HalloLeo's (participants don't have to be present to win)
Prizes include a Leonardo’s membership OR birthday party plus a themed gift basket!
Bonus: Leonardo’s staff will also join in the fun with their own separate category! Be sure to vote for your favorite staff pumpkin!