Children join Park Rangers to design and carve their own Jack-o'-lantern at the Lincoln Arboretum, part of the council's half-term spooky programme.
Pumpkin Carving is happening at the Lincoln Arboretum on Wednesday 28 October, from 10:00 to 11:30. It's a hands-on session for young carvers to design and make their own Jack-o'-lantern, and they'll be joined by the Park Rangers, who'll be on hand to help them through it. The whole point, as the Rangers put it, is to carve one that'll ward off the evil spirits.
It's part of Lincoln City Council's half-term 'spooky' programme, which is one of many family activities running across the city during the break. If you're looking for more, there are ghost walks, murder mysteries, monster trails and an outdoor cinema to choose from, so this is just one of a few things you can fit in over the half-term. The carving session itself runs for an hour and a half, which should be plenty of time for a child to get a proper design sorted and carve it out without having to rush.
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On the practical side, it's £4.50 per person, and booking is essential, so you'll need to get your spot sorted in advance rather than just turning up on the day. The session is held at the Lincoln Arboretum on Monks Road, LN2 5HU, and the meeting point is the Bandstand, so that's where you'll want to head when you arrive. With the 10:00 start, it's a mid-morning slot that fits well into a half-term day, and you'll come away with a finished Jack-o'-lantern ready for Halloween.
