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October Gardenpalooza: Pumpkin Fun!

Your Family's Favorite Fall Tradition Starts Here

Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Celebrate fall at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina during October Gardenpalooza: Pumpkin Fun!

Spend the day exploring beautiful garden paths, enjoying seasonal food and drinks, playing family-friendly lawn games, painting pumpkins, and making memories with the people you love.

Whether you're bringing the kids, grandparents, or friends, Gardenpalooza is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy a beautiful fall day together.

🎃 And the best part? Every ticket includes a pumpkin!

Pick your pumpkin, get creative at our Pumpkin Painting station, and take home your own festive fall creation.

What's Included With Your Ticket

🎃 One pumpkin per ticket
🎨 Pumpkin painting supplies
🌿 Access to The Gardens' scenic walking paths throughout the event
🎲 Family-friendly lawn games and activities
📸 Plenty of picture-perfect fall photo opportunities

Plus, enjoy delicious seasonal food and drinks available for purchase throughout the day:

🍕 Wood-fired pizza from Cugino Forno
☕ Seasonal specialty drinks
🥧 Pumpkin-inspired treats and desserts

🎨 Pumpkin Painting Included!

Get creative with Pumpkin Painting!

Every Gardenpalooza ticket includes one pumpkin and access to our pumpkin painting supplies, so you can create your own fall masterpiece and take it home at the end of the day.

Whether you create something spooky, silly, colorful, or classic, it's the perfect Gardenpalooza keepsake!

🎃 One pumpkin included with each ticket
🎨 Painting supplies included
🏡 Take your decorated pumpkin home with you

🪴 Upgrade Your Gardenpalooza Experience: Mixing It Up!

Feeling creative? Add our “Mixing It Up” DIY Mixed Planter Workshop to your Gardenpalooza day for an additional $65 per participant!

Create your own beautiful mixed planter with guidance from our team and take home a one-of-a-kind arrangement to enjoy throughout the season.

🌿 DIY Mixed Planter Workshop
🪴 Create and take home your own mixed planter
💲 $65 per participant

Simply select the Mixing It Up Workshop Upgrade when purchasing your Gardenpalooza tickets.

Space is limited, so we recommend reserving your workshop spot in advance!

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina

🌱 Garden Member Savings

Garden Members receive 50% off Gardenpalooza admission as one of the many benefits of membership.

That means members can enjoy a beautiful fall day in The Gardens — including their pumpkin and pumpkin painting — for half the regular admission price!

🎃 Make Some Fall Memories With Us!

Gather your family and friends and spend a beautiful October day enjoying pumpkins, seasonal treats, garden views, and plenty of fall fun.

Your pumpkin is included — just bring your creativity!

We can't wait to celebrate fall with you in The Gardens!

Venue Details

The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina

The Gardens of Southeastern NC