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Pumpkin Drop

November 01, 2015 - November 02, 2015 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Keith Mione Community Park

, 1401 N. Midlothian Road

Mundelein, IL

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Description

Drop pumpkins down the sled hill to see how fast they go and learn about composting, being green to help the environment, and share in the cleanup with the “fill-the-cans-with-pumpkins” race. The popular “Big Red” trebuchet/catapult, designed and built by Mundelein High School students will launch 20 lucky winning pumpkins selected from pre-registered participants.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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