We believe that giving children a day to just be kids is priceless: Picking a pumpkin, running through fallen leaves, playing games and singing songs. We also believe that socioeconomic status shouldn't get in the way of that. Pumpkinfest was created 28 years ago to benefit the children of East Allegheny. Today, with nearly 1.800 children from all over the Northside attending this one-day festival, we've grown to become the largest children's harvest festival in the city of Pittsburgh 

We set a record last year for highest number of attendees at more than 5,500 children and their family members. We estimate that a large percentage of the children are from low-income Northside families. Entrance is a suggested donation, and once inside, all activities are free. Throughout the park, children are exposed to sights, sounds and experiences that they otherwise may not be. From petting zoos to inflatable jumpers, pumpkin decorating contest and music, Pumpkinfest is a full day of hands-on fun. Families leave armed with information, resources and more thanks to our Health Fair and the 40+ nonprofit and social service groups that participate.

We invite neighbors, partners, stakeholders and those invested in children to help us provide the best possible!