Pumpkin season is upon us

The pumpkin is one of the most recognizable symbols of fall and Halloween. Celebrate the changing of seasons with the many pumpkin-oriented activities in Cincinnati. 

It’s The Great Pumpkin Time! Glassblowing Class 

Date: Through Nov. 29 
Time: W-Su 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 
Location: Neusole Glassworks, Forest Park  

Many fall lovers enjoy the endless opportunities to decorate for the season.euuesole Glassworks is allowing guests to customize this particular traditional fall decoration in its pumpkin-blowing sessions. Guests will create their own decorative pumpkin from molten glass. Sessions are $55 at the time of scheduling and last 30 minutes per person. Participants 5 years and older are welcome.  

Underwater Pumpkin Glow 

Date: Through Nov. 1 
Time: Times vary, check online for most up-to-date schedule  
Location: Newport Aquarium, Newport, Kentucky 

Newport Aquarium is celebrating the changing of seasons with a fall-themed transformation. Guests can enjoy large glowing pumpkin sculptures, view underwater jack-o’-lanterns and seasonal animal enrichment. This year, the aquarium has added three new sculptures.  

Yayoi Kusama: All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins 

Date: Through Oct. 18 
Time: Times vary, tickets must be reserved online in advance 
Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Eden Park  

Share a love for pumpkins with artist Yayoi Kusama at the Cincinnati Art Museum. This immersive exhibit displays an array of painted pumpkin accompanied by mirrors to enhance the themes of repetition. This touring exhibition remains at the Cincinnati Art Museum for only a couple more weeks.  

Jack O’Lantern Glow 

Date: Through Oct. 31, closed Oct. 5, 12 & 19 
Time: Tu-W 5:30-9 p.m., Th-Su 5:30-10 p.m. 
Location: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Avondale 

The Cincinnati Zoo’s Jack O’Lantern Glow returns for its third year. This immersive experience has visitors walk by and view more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins. This is an evening event and requires a separate ticket.