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The Great Anoka Pumpkin Fest 2023

Posted on October 02, 2023 in: General News

The Great Anoka Pumpkin Fest 2023

Join us for The Great Anoka Pumpkin Fest!

Food, fun, and festivities are happening at St. Stephen's Catholic Community on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 5 pm - 9 pm in the west school parking lot (5th and Main Street). Pumpkin Fest is a family friendly event so come join us and bring the kids!

Details of the event include:

  • Enjoy Anoka Halloween Light Up the Night Parade with us at 7 pm on 5th and Main St.
  • Bring the kids dressed up in their costumes to Trunk or Treat from 5-6:30 pm on the Jackson Street-5th Street block for a fun and safe way to trick-or-treat! Please remember a bag to collect goodies in! We are accepting candy donations for the Trunk or Treat! Please bring all donations to the Parish Office or the labeled bins in the Gathering Space. If you would like to sign up to decorate your trunk for our Trunk or Treat, please contact the School Office, 763-421-3236.
  • Enjoy carnival games, paint pumpkins, take a stroll down St. Stephen’s Spooky Alleyway and warm up by the fire pit and make s’mores.
  • Purchase festive food and drinks for the whole family. Brats, Beer, Authentic Mexican Tacos and More!
  • Participate in The Great Anoka Pumpkin Fest Raffle that supports the many ministries offered at St. Stephen’s. All CASH prizes with SEVEN lucky winners. $5,000 for the grand prize winner! 
    • Raffle packets for parishioners are available in alphabetical order in the Gathering Space. If you do not see an envelope with your name on it, please let a staff member know. 
    • If you would like to purchase a $10 raffle ticket, please stop in at the Parish Office.
    • Raffle tickets must be turned in to St. Stephen's by 11 am on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Must be 18 years older to win. Drawing is held at 12 pm on October 22 at the St. Stephen's Faith Community Center.
  • Click here to view more details about the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 22 from 9 am until noon!

Pumpkin Fest is a phenomenal event that is a fundraiser for St. Stephen's Catholic Community (Church and School). We hope to see you there!

Volunteers are needed to make this event possible! If you would like to volunteer please sign up via the School Website (for School Families only) or by contacting the Parish Office.