12th Annual Pumpkin Trail Information

Parks and Recreation will host the 12th Annual Pumpkin Trail from October 22-25, 2020, in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum in Clapp Park. In addition to the carved jack-o-lanterns along the trail, there will be displays hosted by local businesses and civic groups that will lead participants around the trail. This is a free event, and the Arboretum walking trail is both stroller and wheelchair friendly. Occupancy will be limited at Trail entrances which are located at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum at 4111 University and the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center at 4215 University. Limited parking is available behind Hodges Community Center and at the Garden and Arts Center. Park and Ride will be available from Safety City located on the east side of Clapp Park at 46^th Street and Avenue U - just look for the Citibus trolley. 

Pumpkin lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. each night. Evening hours are 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday and 6:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Daylight hours are from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday, October 23-25, 2020. For weather updates regarding the Pumpkin Trail, visit www.playlubbock.com or follow Lubbock Parks and Recreation on Facebook. For more information, call Hodges Community Center at 767-3706.

 All LERT and GA-32 guidelines will be followed throughout the duration of this event. The Pumpkin Trail is hosted by Parks and Recreation, the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum, and the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center. Many thanks to our sponsors to date: Affordable Storage, Alderson Auto Group LTD, Belle’s and Beau’s Childcare Center, Betenbough Homes, BPL Plasma, Hart’s Heating and Air, H-E-B, Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Spoil Me Rotten & Event Rentals.