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Painting Pumpkins

Location of Raymond R.

Where

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Dr., Bentonville, VA 22610.
Visitor Center Porch

When

Oct. 31, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Decorate a pumpkin for Halloween!

Join us at the visitor center for a pumpkin decorating contest! Paint your favorite park scene, pet, or whatever your heart desires! The best-decorated pumpkin will win a bucket of candy! This program is open to all ages. Pumpkins are limited to one per person. Each pumpkin costs $5.

For more information about this program, please email samantha.house@dcr.virginia.gov or call (540) 622-2262.

Parks are for everyone. Please let us know if you need special accommodations.

Four small pumpkins, each has a face or design painted on it.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $5.00.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-622-6840
Email Address: ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov