Oakland Nature Preserve to host Jack-o-Lantern carving event

Attendees will carve pumpkins for ONP’s annual Pumpkin Glow event. The carving will take place from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23 at 747 Machete Trail, Oakland.

By Leticia Silva
| 5:03 p.m. October 2, 2025

West Orange Times & Observer
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Oakland Nature Preserve is hosting an evening of Jack-o-Lantern pumpkin carving.

It will take place from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23 at ONP's Serenity Porch, at 747 Machete Trail, Oakland.

The preserve will provide pumpkins for $6, though attendees can bring their own.

Supplies also will be provided by ONP.

Participants will get a chance to meet Dart, an Eastern Tiger Salamander residing at the preserve.

These pumpkins will be lined up out on the trail Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25.

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.