painted pumpkins can pose a serious danger to animals. So if you’re going to keep that pumpkin outdoors or where a curious dog or cat might nibble on it, think twice before you paint.

Donated pumpkins should be uncarved and not painted. No gourds or hale bays are accepted. In late-November, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital hosts events where members of the public can sign up for a ...

These pumpkins, called Howden Biggie, were available at The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island last year. (Benjamin Brink/The Oregonian/2012) Ah, autumn, when one Omamas reader's thoughts turn to ...

Keep in mind, if your pumpkins are moldy, soupy or painted, the animals won’t be able to eat them. Instead, the city of Austin invites residents to use their curbside compost bins or contact ...

Pumpkins must be paint, bleach and wax free so the farm animals can safely snack on the pumpkins but any that aren’t eaten will be used for compost!

For an extra $5, visitors can paint and take home their own pumpkin. The aquarium gift shop will be selling pumpkin-themed souvenirs.

The Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival will offer hands-on encounters with reptiles and farm animals, face painting, an arts and crafts area, trick-or-treat stations and a mini pumpkin patch.

Officially called Pumpkin Nights ... food trucks, face painting, trivia and photo opps. Just keep in mind that the experience does not include animal exhibits. All animal exhibits close at ...

Ride down giant slides, feed farm animals, take a hayride ... Kids can get their faces painted, jump on the moon bounce, and decorate pumpkins. There’s also a farmers market and vintage wares for ...