The Great Pumpkin Smash at the Science Museum of Long Island

Sun Nov 2, 2025
12:00pm to 5:00pm ET
Age: 2+
Price: $20/adult. $10/18 and under. Under 3: free.
Location:
Science Museum of Long Island

Why dispose of your pumpkins when you can smash them at the Science Museum of Long Island instead? From pumpkin slingshots and launchers to pumpkin bat smashing, cornhole bowling, and more, bring your own gourds for a grand old time. 

Pumpkin smashing stations:  ​

  • PUMPKIN SLINGSHOTS
  • PUMPKIN LAUNCHERS (NEW)
  • PUMPKIN BAT SMASHING STATION
  • PUMPKIN SPIKE SMASH (IMPROVED)
  • PUMPKIN DROP KILL
  • PUMPKIN BOWLING
  • RUDY OUR PUMPKIN SMASHING TORTOISE​ ($)
  • PUMPKIN ARCHERY (NEW)​
  • PUMPKIN ROOFTOP DROP ($)

This event raises money for the Chris Holmes Memorial Scholarship & Conservation Fund. All pumpkin waste will be composted after the event. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Cost per person: $20/adult. $10/18 and under. Under 3: free. Member Discounts: Junior Scientists: $5 per person. STEAM + Members: $10 discount per person. Note: Tickets purchased at the door are $5 extra per person. 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.