Pumpkin Day fun

Pumpkins in the park – Sensational Elora hosted Pumpkin Day at Bissell Park in Elora on Oct. 8. The family-friendly event revolved around pumpkins but also featured a walkable market lane and activities and entertainment such as a bouncy castle, music from Turk and the Hobbitt, highland dancing, Bubbleology and a reptile show. Kevin Bender carves out a hockey player’s face in a large pumpkin. Photo by Jordan Snobelen

Arlo Dalton won the prize for most creative pumpkin, as voted on by attendees. Photo by Bill Longshaw

Bubbles - The Bubbleology activity brought fun to all ages. Photo by Jordan Snobelen

Bubbles - The Bubbleology activity brought fun to all ages.

Jude, 2, sits with her mom Chelsey Wormald, for some face-painting. Photo by Jordan Snobelen

Sensational Elora hosted Pumpkin Day at Bissell Park in Elora on Oct. 8.

Opal Bolger carves a pumpkin with Molly Kleiker.

Children feed lettuce to a hungry tortoise. Photo by Bill Longshaw