Topics

More

[Photo Story] Arboretum Holds Annual Pumpkin Festival

Last weekend, the Arboretum at Penn State held its annual Pumpkin Festival. The event offered food, live music, and an array of jack-o’-lanterns entered into the competition by a wide variety of age groups, including students.

Look through our lens take a glimpse around the festival to see what the event had to offer.

The Arboretum was decked out in festive fall decorations. This colorful array of pumpkins, gourds, and many others like it will be out all season, not just for the festival weekend.

The Jack-O-Lantern competition had a wide range of categories for kids, students, and adults alike. “Angler Fish” was a popular idea this year, as was the classic burning Elmo meme.

Many jack-o’-lantern artists creatively utilized other pumpkins or other parts of the pumpkin to creatively add to their concepts.

Many of the kids in the children’s age group had fun using paint to add to their designs, leading to some very creative designs that incorporated both carvings and paints.

Adults got in on the painting, too!

The entire display featured an array of carvings that utilized lots of awesome and creative techniques.

Some of the designs were particularly terrifying…

The event also had some food options for guests.

Tables on the lawn offered great spots where people could relax, enjoy their food and drinks, and take in the beautiful Happy Valley sunset.

One of the festival highlights was the cider stand — a seasonal favorite drink!

The festival was a great way for families and friends alike to enjoy the fall atmosphere at State College. We really missed this event last year, but we’re so happy it was back and better than ever.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

Mikey DeAngelis

Mikey DeAngelis is a Penn State graduate with a degree in film production who served as Onward State's visual editor from 2023-2025. While not reminiscing about his time at Penn State, he enjoys making content for his YouTube channel. Mikey loves Philly sports, traveling and hiking in National Parks, and watching movies. To reach Mikey, feel free to reach out on Twitter (@mikey_deangelis) or by email ([email protected]).

How One Shot May Have Changed Penn State Hockey Forever

A Cinderella run for the ages may have sparked college hockey’s next juggernaut.

Bo Nickal To Fight Jacob Cardenas In First Match Of Real American Freestyle

Nickal’s first match will take place on August 30 at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Penn State Wrestling Set For Dual At Drexel December 5

Penn State defeated Drexel last season in Rec Hall, 41-3.

113kFollowers
64.6kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
Sign up for our Newsletter
Other posts by Mikey

[Photo Story]: Mikey DeAngelis’ Senior Column

Every moment of the past four years has been precious and fleeting. Why not capture and preserve each of them to remember forever?

[Photo Story] A Photographic Time Capsule Of Penn State In May Of 2025

I Asked Every Bar In State College For A Glass Of Milk & This Is What They Said