EVENTS | Franklin County — It’s October and pumpkin carving is top of mind. It’s fun to pick out a pumpkin and carve at home but somehow the fun and creativity factor goes up a notch when you make it a group activity.

On Saturday, October 19 Tims Ford State Park will host a Carve a Pumpkin event at Shelter #2 on Picnic Road. The cost is $10 per person. Ranger Smith will be onsite with pumpkin carving tools but participants should bring their own pumpkins. The event takes place from 10-11 a.m. Click here for more details.•

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