Painted Pumpkin-palooza

Coming October 2026

Painted Pumpkin-palooza is an annual Gardens collaboration with students from Susan B. Anthony Middle School. This event is made possible by generous donations and local grant funding.

Where Learning Meets Art

This is not just a pumpkin display, it is also a learning experience and artistic outlet for the students. In order for students to participate, they must submit a proposed pumpkin design and reason for the design.

Volunteers Make it Possible

The behind-the-scenes support provided by Gardens volunteers to transport the pumpkins and place them throughout the Gardens is essential to the success of this collaboration.

Building Community Connections

In 2025, a partnership was also forged with the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art to provide an opportunity of K-State students to paint their own pumpkin during Family Weekend on campus. This partnership will continue in 2026, providing K-State students a creative outlet and a way to connect with the community.

Where to see more pumpkins from 2024 & 2025