It's that delightful time of year again in Stockton! Lower City Park will transform into a Pumpkin Patch for the annual Pumpkin Patch Festival! Join us this weekend for some great family fun!

The Pumpkin Patch will be held this Saturday, October 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, October 11th, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a variety of games, including pumpkin tic-tac-toe, walk the plank, climbing wall and pumpkin slide, pumpkin bowling, candy corn ring toss, pumpkin ball launcher, laser tag, noodle maze, story boards, golf darts, football tire toss, and a corn dig.

Browse and purchase fall treasures from unique vendors scattered throughout the Patch.

Participate in fundraisers with s’mores by the Stockton Fire Department, eat lunch at the concessions provided by the SHS Junior Class on Saturday and the Rooks County EMS on Sunday, and enjoy the FCCLA Treat Walk. Nex-Tech will sponsor train rides, plus there will be a scavenger hunt, a scarecrow decorating contest, face painting, a donut-eating contest, and plenty of photo ops.

The Hobart Homemakers will also sponsor their Fall Baking Contest, so get to baking! And, of course, don't miss the chance to buy the perfect pumpkin for your porch! The entry fee is just $1.00 per person!

The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce and community volunteers bring you this special event.

Plan to spend the day or both days at the Pumpkin Patch Festival and get ready for this fantastic fall celebration!

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