Gathering of the Jack O'Lanterns in Littleton, NH

The Gathering of the Jack O'Lanterns
October 25, 2025

The Gathering of the Jack O'Lanterns

The spectacle of hundreds of carved and lit pumpkins set on the rocks on the Ammonoosuc River is not to be missed!

The Gathering of the Jack O'Lanterns features a bonfire, haunted riverwalk, and fun happening all day for the whole family.

2025 Schedule of Events

Join in on the fun early and carve your own pumpkin to be on display. All carved pumpkins must be dropped off by 1:00 pm on Oct 25 at the Littleton Bike Shop. Host your own carving party or join in on a few happening around town that week!

Carving Parties

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10-12pm: Community Pumpkin Carving Party with The Littleton Public Library at the Littleton Food Coop.

Friday, Oct. 24, 3pm: Community Pumpkin Carving Party at Schilling Beer Co.

Friday, Oct. 24, 5pm: Littleton Police Department Carving Party at Remich Park Pavilion

Littleton Bike & Fitness is the Carved Pumpkin Drop-Off location. Candles are provided. Drop off your pumpkins on Thursday or Friday: 10 - 5 or Saturday: 10 - 1 pm.

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Jax Jr. Theater Spooky Movie week Featuring Casper, 1995!
Check JaxJrCinemas.com for show times.

Downtown Decorating Challenge

Decorate your Main Street Business with a pumpkin theme for cash prizes!

Saturday, October 25, 2025

12 - 3 pm: Pumpkin Carving Party on Community House Lawn with Friends of Remich Park featuring Bake Sale, Face Painting and Trick-or-Treating!

11 - 2pm: Halloween Games, Crafts and fun at Remich Park, hosted by Crossroads Church

2:00 - 4:00: Trick-or-Treat along Main Street/Mill Street.
Trick-or-treaters can visit participating shops for spooky treats. If you see a skull/crossbones in the window, it means that shop has graciously bowed out of the event and to keep walking down the street!

2 - 5:30: Pumpkin Patch Hangout at the First Congregational Church on Main Street, free fun for all and a great place to warm up before and after Trick or Treating!

4:00: Jax Junior Cinema presents: Casper, 30th Anniversary!

5:00 - 9:00: Food Trucks and Vendors open along the River Walk with spooky guests!

6:00 - 9:00: Gathering of the Jack O'Lanterns - hundreds of pumpkins carved by community members, illuminating the Ammonoosuc River!

6:00: Phantom of the Opera Playing in the Riverglen Gazebo

6:00 - 9:00: Haunted Walk: Begins near the covered bridge. $3 for adults, $2 for kids under 18. Proceeds benefit Littleton High School Student Council.
6:00 - 7:00: Kid's Haunted Walk: A less scary version of the walk for younger kids.
7:00 - 9:00: Scary Haunted Hospital-themed Walk.

7:00 Bonfire on the Riverfront Commons hosted by the Littleton Fire Department

8:00: Halloween Party with Live Music by The Patrick Ross Band at The Loading Dock (21+ ID required)

lit pumpkins set on the rocks on the Ammonoosuc River