2024 Great Pumpkin Toss
Sunday, November 3, 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

There are a number of ways you can dispose of your Halloween pumpkin - you can put it in your compost pile, you can put it in your yard debris container for curbside collection, or... you can toss it off the training tower at the Westlake Fire Station!

Bring your non-painted pumpkins, carved or not, to Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive, on Sunday, November 3 between 2 and 4 p.m. to take part in this free, fun event. Participants will climb the tower and toss their pumpkin to a target below. Prizes will be awarded to those hitting the target. 

Hosted by the Lake Oswego Fire Department, this event supports Hunger Fighters Oregon (www.hungerfightersoregon.org), a small food pantry located in Lake Oswego dedicated to providing food and essential household items at no cost to those in need. To help, please bring a donation of non-expired, non-perishable food items. Thanksgiving/holiday foods and ingredients such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, broth, and pie/bread mix are appreciated. 

The Lake Oswego Public Library will also be participating in this event. Make sure to stop by to check out their table!

After the event, pumpkin debris will be collected. Some pieces will be donated to an animal rescue group, OCCRA, to support local sanctuaries. The rest will be composted.