The Pumpkin Project is a new non-profit community initiative for Deep River and surrounding areas. Our mission is threefold:
Reduce local pumpkin and plastic landfill waste and disposal costs after Hallowe'en
Feed local farm/homestead animals and support natural large-scale composting
Transform pumpkins into a massive aerial art display with the help of local high-school students (fun opportunity to earn community service hours toward graduation) and local community volunteers
Our community is invited to join in the fun and participate in a number of ways!
Submit Your Design for a chance to see it brought to life with pumpkins at Hill Park on Nov 1, 2025.
Volunteer! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for everyone who wants to join in! Please contact Dayna at
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Raise Awareness! Please help to share announcements and updates!
Donate By Drop-Off! Coordinate with Neighbours! Drop-off your carved or uncarved pumpkins at Hill Park, Nov 1st from 9 AM to 1 PM. Pumpkins must be free from preservatives such as bleach or petroleum jelly, paint, wax, mold and rot and otherwise safe for animal consumption.
Donate By Pick-Up! For those unable to deliver, pumpkins placed at the end of your driveway (in Deep River) by Nov 1st at 8 AM, which fit the above criteria, may be collected by volunteer drivers.
Hope to see you Nov 1st at Hill Park! It's going to be fun!
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Deep River, Arts events in Deep River.
