3rd Annual Pumpkin Smash at the Science Museum of Long Island

DON'T TRASH YOUR PUMPKINS! SMASH THEM! AT SMLI'S 3RD ANNUAL PUMPKIN SMASH! 

JOIN THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF LONG ISLAND FOR A SMASHING GOOD TIME!  BYOP (BRING YOUR OWN PUMPKIN) TO BE TOSSED THROWN EATEN CRUSHED AND SMASHED! ENJOY LIVE MUSIC BY LOCAL FAVORITE POTATO PHOENIX! 

GET YOUR PUMPKIN SMASHING FEUL FROM BARRIER BREWERY SID'S ALL AMERICAN FOOD TRUCK AND SMUSHT! (FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE PRICE OF THE TICKET)

ALL PUMPKIN WASTE WILL BE COMPOSTED AT AT THE END OF THE EVENT THANKS TO A PARTNERSHIP WITH ORKESTAI FARM REDUCING WASTE GREENHOUSE GAS EMMISSIONS AND HELPING TO RETURN NUTRIENTS BACK TO THE EARTH! ​

LOADS OF FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

PUMPKIN SMASHING STATIONS INCLUDE: ​

• PUMPKIN SLINGSHOTS
• PUMPKIN LAUNCHERS (NEW)
• PUMPKIN BAT SMASHING STATION
• PUMPKIN SPIKE SMASH (IMPROVED)
• PUMPKIN DROP K*ll
• PUMPKIN BOWLING
• RUDY OUR PUMPKIN SMASHING TORTOISE​ ($)
• PUMPKIN ARCHERY (NEW)​
• PUMPKIN ROOFTOP DROP ($)

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!  

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT GO TOWARDS THE CHRIS HOLMES SCHOLARSHIP AND CONSERVATION MEMORIAL FUND!

• WHEN; SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2ND 12PM - 2PM
• WHERE: SCIENCE MUSEUM OF LONG ISLAND LEEDS POND PRESERVE
• WHY: IT'S FOR A GREAT CAUSE AND IS GREAT FOR THE ENVIROMENT
• COST PER PERSON: $20(Adult) $10 ($18 + Under) * 3- free
• Member Discounts: 
•  Jr Scientists- $5 per person
• STEAM + Members: $10 discount per person

** TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE DOOR ARE AN ADDITIONAL $5 PER PERSON. TO REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE THE EVENT GO TO WWW.SMLI.ORG/PUMPKINSMASH

All proceeds from the event will go to the Christopher Holmes Scholarship and Conservation Memorial Fund established in 2022 honors Chris’ life and his passion for education and environmental conservation. Donations support the SMLI Summer Camp Scholarship ensuring local children have access to enriching learning experiences and contribute to conservation programs like Habitats for half Shells helping to protect and restore Long Island Sound.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.

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