Get ready to unleash your inner artist and bring your favorite storybook characters to life because the White Settlement Community Services has announced its annual Storybook Pumpkin Contest. The event calls for participants across all age groups—from kids and teens to adults—to paint or decorate pumpkins inspired by storybook figures. While the contest is a fun, family-friendly affair, it serves as a perfect opportunity for the community to display its affection for literature and the arts in a festive, Halloween spirit.
Starting Tuesday, October 14, the contest kicks off with a special perk for young locals: kids under 18 can pick up a free pumpkin to adorn, though it’s a first-come, first-served deal and the supplies won’t last forever. Adults—or anyone missing out on the free pumpkin giveaway—are encouraged to participate by supplying their own pumpkins, and just a reminder note from White Settlement Community Services, entries must be painted or otherwise decorated; keep those carving tools in the shed, as the contest doesn’t allow for carved submissions this time around.
For those eager to join the fun and stand a chance to win bragging rights as the pumpkin Picasso of White Settlement, contest details and guidelines are readily available. An announcement on the White Settlement Community Services Facebook page lays out all you need to know about participation; it's essential for any prospective entrant to familiarize themselves with these guidelines to ensure their pumpkin project hits the mark and doesn't get disqualified on a technicality.
