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The Great Pumpkin Carve — Delta
Free all-ages pumpkin carving and harvest activities on October 24 and 25, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, at McKitrick Park and Paterson Park, with a community pumpkin-light display.
- Date and time
- Location
- McKitrick Park and Paterson Park · Delta
- Organizer
- City of Delta
About this event
The Great Pumpkin Carve runs October 24 and 25, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. each day, at McKitrick Park in North Delta and Paterson Park in Ladner. Participation is free for all ages. Both sites offer pumpkin carving, pumpkin crafts, harvest games, live music, food trucks and the Great Pumpkin Glow Walk. North Delta also offers a giant inflatable corn maze and festive mini golf; Ladner adds hay wagon rides and a local vendor market.
Bring a pumpkin, or bring cash to obtain a locally grown pumpkin by donation. Carving tools are supplied; specialized tools may also be brought. Advance registration guarantees carving time and reserves a light for the display. Walk-ins are welcome subject to station and display availability; bring a battery-operated light if reserved lights run out. The outdoor event runs rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Food purchases cost extra.
Registered participants are expected to leave their pumpkins for the Glow Walk. To take yours home immediately, participate as a walk-in rather than reserve a place. Displayed pumpkins automatically enter five contest categories: scariest, most creative, friendliest, Kids Carve for under-10s, and best overall design. Vote by on-site QR code October 24–31 until 9 a.m.; multiple pumpkins and categories may receive votes. Winners are contacted the following Monday. Collect pumpkins October 31, 9 a.m.–noon; unclaimed pumpkins are composted. Non-carvers can also visit and vote.
North Delta venue: McKitrick Park around Sungod Recreation Centre, 7815 112 Street, Delta, BC V4C 7T2. Ladner venue: Paterson Park, 5800 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3V6. Food trucks and musicians vary by day and site; check the current official programme. Parking/transportation advice will be posted nearer the event. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash, with owners responsible for supervision and clean-up; disruptive dogs may be asked to leave. See the municipal event page to register or email events@delta.ca.
Music: North Delta on October 24 features Elise Boulanger, Ranj Singh, Barry Wilson and Luc Ferninands; October 25 features Alex Whittaker, Ranj Singh, Dani Black and Nate Batara. Ladner on October 24 features Alex Whittaker, Pat Chessell, Dani Black and Nate Batara; October 25 features Barry Wilson, Luc Ferninands, Patsy Thompson and Rachel Chatoor. Announced food trucks: North Delta has Furry Fairy Bites on the 24th and Cookies Ice Cream on the 25th; Ladner has Cookies Ice Cream and TBB Lions Club on the 24th, and Furry Fairy Bites and TBB Lions Club on the 25th, with more trucks to be announced.