UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - As autumn settles across Happy Valley, hundreds of glowing jack-o'-lanterns will once again transform The Arboretum at Penn State into a celebration of creativity, community and the magic of the season during Pumpkin Fest .
The fun kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 11, when the Arboretum will give away nearly 1,000 pumpkins for community members to decorate and return for the festival's signature jack-o'-lantern contest display.
Then, on Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, Pumpkin Fest fills the Arboretum with two days of family-friendly activities, live music, seasonal food and crafts.
Now in its 15th year, the festi...