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By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 01:00
Event Title
Pumpkin Patch Kids at Barbara Bush

We're back at it here at the Barbara Bush Branch Library! Show off your favorite spooky (or not so spooky) book characters, gourd style.

Multiple pumpkins of varying sizes can be combined into one entry as long as their combined size is no larger than a basketball. Three prizes will be awarded: "Sour Patch (silliest)", "Crowd Favorite", and "The Great Pumpkin".

Don't forget to come in and vote!

What You'll Need:

  • Fake / Foam Pumpkin ...must be no bigger than a basketball
  • Art Supplies! (acrylic paint, spray paint, permanent markers, googly eyes, felt, yarn, buttons... you get it)
  • Favorite Children's book for inspiration
  • Optional: 14" x 18" foam display board

Important Details!

  • Decorate your pumpkins at home ...foam pumpkins can be carved under adult supervision
  • Most important ...NO real pumpkins please and thank you!

Dates to Remember:

  • Pumpkins must be dropped off between Thursday, October 15th, and Saturday, October 17th during the library's normal business hours
  • At drop off, you will be asked to fill out a card with info about your pumpkin & how to contact you
  • Winners will be announced on October 30th
    Start Date
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    Event Type
    Crafts & Hobbies
    Language
    Online Event
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    Cancelled Event
    No
    Contact Info
    Ms. Caroline
    +1-832-927-7800
    caroline.perez@hcpl.net
    Registration Required
    false
    Registration Full
    false
    Registration Instructions
    • Pumpkins must be dropped off between Thursday, October 15th, and Saturday, October 17th during the library's normal business hours
    • At drop off, you will be asked to fill out a card with info about your pumpkin & how to contact you
    • Winners will be announced on October 30th