The Forest Preserve District of Will County hosts a free Pumpkin Smash at Plum Creek Nature Center in Beecher on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m., with games and hot-dog roasting.
What do you do with a carved pumpkin after Halloween? In Beecher, you smash it. The Forest Preserve District of Will County hosts a free Pumpkin Smash at Plum Creek Nature Center on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. Bring leftover jack-o'-lanterns to the compost pile, then stick around for games and hot-dog roasting. It is a fun, eco-friendly way to close out the season, and the preserve's trails and nature center make it easy to turn the visit into a full autumn afternoon.
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Saturday, Nov 14, noon to 4 p.m. at Plum Creek Nature Center (27064 Dutton Rd). Free and open to all: bring your jack-o'-lanterns to be composted, with games and hot-dog roasting.
The preserve's free visitor hub with hands-on nature exhibits, an outdoor playscape, and weekend programs.
The 898-acre preserve around Plum Creek, with miles of trails for a full autumn afternoon.
