Lake View High School Pumpkin Smash
November 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Don’t toss your Halloween jack-o’-lanterns into the garbage! Divert organic waste from landfills and turn your pumpkins into nutrient-rich compost at the annual Pumpkin Smash, co-hosted by the University of Illinois Extension.
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Lake View High School (4015 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL)
- Cost: Free | No registration required
Event Details:
Bring your family and your post-Halloween pumpkins to smash, drop off, and compost! Composting keeps organic matter out of landfills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enriching local soil.
Drop-off Checklist:
To ensure your pumpkins can be safely composted, please prepare them before arriving:
- Remove all candles, wax, plastic, yarn, and non-organic decorations.
- Ensure pumpkins are free of non-water-based paint or glitter.
Come out for a fun, eco-friendly post-Halloween community activity!
