Woodlands Township hosts 5th annual Pumpkin Smash Nov. 1, 2026
The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department will hold its fifth annual Pumpkin Smash on November 1, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Sterling Ridge Park and Ride. Residents can bring carved or whole pumpkins to be smashed and composted, with options to hit them with a bat, break them apart, or watch them drop from an 80-foot drop.
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- When it happened
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Where
- Sterling Ridge Park and Ride, 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands, 77382
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 27, 2026 at 12:20 pm
- Reported by
- 1 outlet so far (not yet confirmed)
Taxes & money
None stated in this story's sources.
The facts
- The event is free and family-friendly, offering residents an environmentally friendly way to dispose of Halloween pumpkins while helping reduce waste sent to landfills. [1][1]
- Participants can bring pumpkins of any size or quantity, whether carved or whole, including those painted with acrylic paint. Non-compostable decorations and materials such as candles, stickers, yarn, googly eyes and plastic items must be removed before arrival. [1][1]
- All collected pumpkins will be composted to divert organic waste from landfills and return valuable nutrients to the soil. [1][1]
- Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring safety goggles and gloves, though protective equipment will also be available at the event. [1][1]
- Local composting experts will be available at the event to answer questions and provide details about upcoming free composting classes. [1][1]
Sources
- News Bring your Pumpkins to The Woodlands Township’s 5th Annual Pumpkin Smash Nov. 1 Hello Woodlands · Oct 27, 2026
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