Pumpkin Smash

Next date: Saturday, November 08, 2025 | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Celebrate a greener Halloween with The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department at our fourth annual Pumpkin Smash! Join us Saturday, November 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sterling Ridge Park and Ride for an afternoon of pumpkin-smashing fun.

Each year, Americans toss more than a billion pounds of pumpkins into landfills. Instead of sending your Halloween pumpkins to the trash, bring them to our event and give them a second life as compost.

Smash It, Don’t Trash It!

Pick your favorite way to smash: Send your pumpkin flying with our catapult, break it apart with a bat, or watch it burst from a 80-foot drop. Our team will be there to make sure everyone stays safe and has a great time. All smashed pumpkins will be turned into nutrient-rich compost for local gardens, keeping food waste out of the landfill.

For those who prefer not to smash their pumpkins but still wish to keep them out of the landfill, a dedicated donation area will be available for drop-off.

What should you bring?

• Pumpkins of any size or number - carved or whole, even those painted with acrylics
• Make sure to remove all non-compostable items like candles, stickers, yarn, googly eyes, and any plastics
• Safety goggles and gloves (bring your own, or use ours)
• Closed-toe shoes for safety

Curious about composting at home? Local composting experts will be on-site to answer questions and share info about free upcoming classes. For details, contact Environmental Services at enviro@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

When

Location

Sterling Ridge Park and Ride, 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands, TX, 77382, View Map