Pumpkin Walk

Join us for the annual City of St. John's Pumpkin Walk at Bannerman Park!

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 (Inclement Weather Date: November 2)
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bannerman Park

Enjoy a free and inclusive evening filled with Halloween family fun! Bring your jack-o’-lantern (pumpkin) to display along the perimeter of The Loop and take part in a spooktacular night featuring music, a live DJ, pop-up performances, free hot chocolate, and maybe even a few zombies!

Bringing a pumpkin is optional — everyone is welcome. A light will be provided for each pumpkin displayed.

To help reduce waste, please bring your own reusable mug for your free hot chocolate.

Dropping Off a Pumpkin?

Pumpkins can be dropped off at Bannerman Park between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on November 1.

After the event, all pumpkins will be composted at Robin Hood Bay Regional Waste Management Facility and reused in future landscaping projects.

Parking Information

Parking is available along Bannerman Road. Carpooling and alternative transportation are encouraged. Please pay attention to posted signage indicating parking restrictions in the area.

Accessibility Features

Accessible parking spaces will be available in the main parking lot off Bannerman Road during the event.
Gender neutral and accessible portable toilets will be available on site.
Sensory friendly hour will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (during sensory friendly hour, there will be no loud music or surprise performances).
The GoBus drop-off and pick-up location is the sidewalk in front of the Bannerman Park Pool House on Bannerman Road. The GoBus must be booked in advance.
All-terrain wheelchairs are available to reserve in advance, on a first come, first serve basis. To book an all-terrain wheelchair, please email inclusion@stjohns.ca or call 709-576-6972 no later than October 25, 2024.
Bannerman Park lights will remain on throughout this event, however, lighting may be dim in the evening. Attendees are welcome to bring a flashlight.
The City of St. John’s strives to create accessible and inclusive programs and services where possible. To request accommodations, learn more, or provide feedback or suggestions, please call 709-576-4450 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch has been a part of Pumpkin Walk from the very start. In fact, this event began as a Neighbourhood Watch event.

What a great way to enjoy the thousands of pumpkins that are purchased and carved by the residents of St. John’s to greet trick-or-treaters.

Over 50% of crimes reported around Halloween are crimes against property, many of these crimes involve jack-o’-lanterns. By bringing your pumpkin to Bannerman Park for Pumpkin Walk, the opportunity for these crimes is reduced.

If you want to join or establish a Neighbourhood Watch in your neighbourhood, call Jennifer at 709-726-0180 or email neighbourhoodservices@stjohns.ca