When is Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026?

It is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 10 PM, one week before Halloween.

Where is Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026?

It takes place at Laconia, NH USA, United States.

Can kids go to Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026?

Yes, it is listed as a family-friendly Halloween event.

How long is Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026?

It runs for about 11 hours, from 11 AM to 10 PM.

Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026: Pumpkin Patch in Laconia, Sat Oct 24

Name: Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026
Start: 2026-10-24T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-24T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Laconia, NH USA

Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026

Mark Saturday, October 24: Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026 is a pumpkin patch outing at Laconia in Laconia, NH, from 11 AM to 10 PM. The date lands one week before Halloween. Come dressed up: costumes are encouraged. It is listed as family-friendly. Laconia has 6 other Halloween events within three days of this one.

Date & Time

Saturday, October 24 · 11 AM – 10 PM

UTC-04:00

Location

Laconia, NH USA | Laconia, NH

The Laconia Pumpkin Festival is a premier New Hampshire autumn celebration held in downtown Laconia, known for its massive displays of thousands of glowing jack-o'-lanterns. This is a family-friendly community tradition featuring an iconic 34-foot-high pumpkin tower.
The festival typically includes:
The "Runaway Pumpkin" 10K & 5K road races.
Live entertainment, including music, laser shows, and "dancing witches."
Family activities like kids' costume parades, a pet parade, and a "zombie walk."
Local food and crafts, with dozens of vendors selling seasonal treats like apple cider donuts.
For 2026, the festival is scheduled for October 23–24, with a "soft opening" on Friday evening followed by the main event on Saturday.