Bring Your Halloween Pumpkin to Newton’s 6th Annual Pumpkin Smash on November 1 for a Smashing Good Time

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Green Newton

Saturday, November 1, 1-4pm. Newton City Hall War Memorial Circle (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton).

What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Bring it to the Pumpkin Smash where you can smash your pumpkin, visit the touch-a-truck, donate excess candy or costumes, and grab a bite from a local food vendor. Pumpkins will be flung, tossed and smashed in various ways, including with machines made by the Newton LigerBots, Newton’s high school robotics team. All smashed pumpkins will be composted. By composting, you can reduce waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help return nutrients and water back to the earth.

  • Remove any candles or decorations from your pumpkin.
  • Bring any excess candy and costumes for donation.
  • Donated costumes will be available to take home at our pop-up costume swap.

Want to volunteer to help out with the fun? If so, please contact us at recycling@newtonma.gov.

Pre-registration for the event is strongly encouraged. Share this event with your neighbors!

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