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Pumpkin Playoff at West Bloomfield Recreation Activities Center

November 08 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Families walking through a pumpkin field during the Rumblin’ Tumblin’ Pumpkin Rolldown at Spindler Park in Eastpointe.

Photo credit: iStock/Cebolla4

Description

Gather your pumpkins and get ready for a family-friendly showdown at the Pumpkin Playoff. Enjoy rolling, tossing and smashing pumpkins in fun games like pumpkin bowling, with prizes for the winning team. Bring at least one pumpkin per group and be prepared to get messy.

Event cost: $5-$7 per person

Event times: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 8

Additional Information

Website: https://www.wbparks.org/event/pumpkin-playoff/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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