Nov. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan
Hold on to your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds a bit past Halloween for a chance to chuck and smash them into valuable compost.
On Friday, State Senator John Liu and Council Member Sandra Ung announced that this year’s Pumpkin Smash will be in partnership with the Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) in Flushing. The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A custom-made pumpkin catapult will be a unique addition to the annual community event this year and is expected to be a highlight. Attendees will have the chance to load and launch their own Halloween leftovers.