Pumpkin Carving Contest in Waukegan

Name: Pumpkin Carving Contest in Waukegan
Start: Friday, October 30, 2026
End: Friday, October 30, 2026
Location: Belvidere Recreation Center

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6-7 p.m.

Belvidere Recreation Center
412 S. Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Website

Bring your imagination and carving skills to design a one-of-a-kind pumpkin. Participants can show off their spooky designs, and prizes will be awarded at the end of the contest.

Preregistration is required and must be completed on the Waukegan Park District’s website at waukeganparks.org/halloween.

Miscellaneous Information
$10 for residents and $12 for nonresidents

Admission Cost

For more information, call [email protected]

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Pumpkin Carving Contest in Waukegan

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6-7 p.m.

Belvidere Recreation Center 412 S. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, IL 60087 Website

Belvidere Recreation Center
412 S. Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Website