Artists of ALL ages are invited to enter the Y's Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Think beyond jack o' lanterns and let your creativity shine with paint, glitter, bedazzling, googly eyes and anything else you can think of! Winners will be chosen in a variety of age categories, plus a category for family entries.

Details

  • Entry is FREE!
  • Entries can be dropped off in the Y's Lobby any time on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
  • Entrants must fill out a provided entry form when they drop off their pumpkin, providing their creation's title, their age category, and optionally the artist's name(s).
  • Age categories: 9 and under, 10 to 15, 16 and older, or family (for mixed teams of kids and adults).
  • Winning entries will receive a special medal and be featured on our social media (entrant names will be kept confidential).
  • Pumpkins must be collected by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31; unclaimed pumpkins will be used as decorations at the Y's Halloween Party! You can also collect your pumpkin during the party, from 6 to 8 p.m. that evening.

Rules

  • 1 entry per individual or team, please
  • Keep designs PG-rated—nothing SUPER scary!
  • No flames, flashing lights or other safety hazards
  • No audio features

Questions? Contact us!

Eugene Family YMCA

600 E 24th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405

Event Details

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 5:00am to 9:30pm