Photo by Madison Miller.
Pumpkin Patch
Mountain Brook Baptist Church Early Learning Center students learn about pumpkins at last year’s pumpkin patch.
The Halloween spirit is alive all month as the Mountain Brook Baptist Church Early Learning Center hosts its annual pumpkin patch.
Pumpkins will be sold Oct. 1-28. The selection includes many types of pumpkins, such as minis, squash, orange carving, white and fairytale. The variety is provided by local supplier Bud Graves.
Prices range from 50 cents to $20, with the average price around $10.
“The specialty pumpkins go quickly, but toward Halloween, the orange pumpkins sell the best,” Director of Children and Family Ministries Sharon Howard said.
The first pumpkin patch was held in 2005 to benefit the Early Learning Center. In the past, funds raised from the patch have helped purchase items such as playground equipment and furniture for the center. The center has also donated part of the profits to the Children’s Hospital Sugar Plum Shop and provided toys, clothing and food for the Angel Tree.
Hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 1-6 p.m.
