Pumpkin Smash

Send your pumpkin flying off the roof of the Maryland Science Center!

When the Halloween festivities come to an end, bring your jack-o’-lantern to the Maryland Science Center for a memorable send-off. Our pumpkin launch tube is ready to propel your gourd down four stories from MSC’s roof to the patio below! It’s bound to be a smashing good time!

Important Information:

• Pumpkin MUST be a rollable shape with a diameter under 15 inches at the widest point to fit through our rooftop drop chute.
• Pumpkins will start to be collected on the Harbor Patio at 10:00am and all pumpkins must be dropped off by 11:50am.
• MSC staff will be throwing the pumpkins off the roof as guests watch from the patio below.
• Pumpkins will be numbered upon intake and announced pre-drop and during drop so you know when yours is being propelled to the ground below.
• There will be two drops taking place: 11:00am and noon.
• Outdoor participation in Pumpkin Smash is free to the public! You must purchase a ticket to enter the Maryland Science Center.
• All pumpkins smashed at this event will be composted by Waste Neutral after the event. No glitter, paint, or crayon please!