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W.S. Jenks PumpkinFest 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM W.S. Jenks & Son · H Street Corridor

Carve your jack-o-lantern right here at the garden center while you enjoy refreshments and family-friendly activities. Skip the mess and carve your pumpkins at W.S. Jenks and Son! We'll have everything you need at our rooftop garden center, including the pumpkins. Bring the whole family and enjoy snacks and fun activities while you work on your jack-o-lantern.

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