Date
Available between Oct. 6-Nov. 6, 2026
Times: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or noon-2 p.m.
Grade
1 - 3
Location: Learning Center
Fee
$235/class (max 3 classes, max 30 students/class)
Concepts and Activities
As summer turns to fall, celebrate the season with pumpkins! Discover the diversity of the pumpkin family and uncover the secrets behind growing giant pumpkins.
- Help weigh our giant pumpkin and marvel at the variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
- Go on a garden life cycle hunt, keeping an eye out for plants in different stages of growth throughout the garden.
- Plant a pumpkin seed experiment — take home your own seeds to grow and observe.
- Learn to classify like a plant scientist by sorting seeds and fruits for a tasty treat!*
*Seeds and fruits for tasting include diced dried apples, sunflower seeds, popcorn, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
2019 Minnesota State Science Standards
1L.1.1.1.1 Comparing plants as they grow
1L.3.1.1.1 Modeling external plant parts
2L.3.2.2.1 Function of plants/seeds