New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival
TWO Days October 27-28, 2023 Downtown Laconia

Friday Evening and all day on Saturday.

The Runaway Pumpkin is Saturday, October 28th as part of the NH Pumpkin Festival.

Festival Attractions, Events & Activities Include:

The Runaway Pumpkin 5K/10K Run/Walk at Opechee Park​

Pumpkin Displays – You can’t have a pumpkin festival without pumpkins!​

PumpCANALly on Canal Street​

Hanover Street Happenings & More,​

The Great New England Craft & Artisan Show Learn More

Pumpkin Cornhole Palooza Tournament​

Live Music

Rotary Park Bandstand on Beacon St E

Hector’s Spirit Stage on Beacon St W​

Children’s Costume Parade

Sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank​

KID’S ZONE featuring Kid’s Climbing Wall & Inflatable Fun

Sponsored by Vertical Entertainment​

THE CAKE Theatre in Veterans Sq

Featuring Recycled Percussion, a costume contest & REDONKULOUS
Colonial Theatre on Main Street

A Spooktacular weekend filled with……stay tuned!​

Explore the Streets of Downtown Laconia

Discover the charm of local retailers & the taste of delicious foods and the revitalization of this community. Experience live entertainment, street performers & More!​

Historic Train Station in Veterans Square

featuring Hobo Pumpkin Express Train Rides​

Drop in at the Laconia Library
Pumpkin Fest Story Times

Pumpkin Fest Family Craft: Mini Pumpkin Painting

Food Trucks & Street Vendors​

Jack-o-Lantern Lighting​

Zombie Walk
Get your Zombie on! Show off your Zombie Garb. Join 104.9fm The Hawk for a little Thriller. Stroll along, meet some of the lurkers, creepers, geeks, monsters or roamers to join the walk! Will there be a special appearance by the The Wicked Witches of the Lakes Region?