Once the candy is gone and the porch decorations come down this weekend, the City of Frisco has a place for the jack-o'-lanterns.
The city's third annual Pumpkin Smash runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Shawnee Sports Complex, 6501 Hillcrest Road. Residents can bring pumpkins and gourds of any kind, which are collected for composting rather than landfilled, according to the city's event listing, which was posted Wednesday.
People can drop off their pumpkins and leave, or stay and take a swing at smashing them. No registration is needed.
What to bring, and what not to
- Carved pumpkins are fine.
- Painted pumpkins and pumpkins treated with bleach will not be accepted.
- Pumpkins of every type, along with gourds, are welcome.
The city says the event goes on rain or shine, with most activities set up under the park pavilion. Anyone under 18 who wants to join in the smashing needs a parent to sign a safety waiver.
