Wondering what to do with your jack-o-lanterns after all the trick-or-treaters have gone? Don’t trash ’em – Smash ’em! Composting is one of the best ways to dispose of your old pumpkins to prevent unnecessary waste in landfills.
Come smash your used Halloween pumpkins and get them ready for composting at this free event.
Which items are acceptable?
We are accepting PUMPKINS ONLY. Pumpkins must not have non-biodegradable items on them such as: excess paint, glitter, googly eyes, stickers and candles. As the pumpkins are turned to compost, these items contaminate the compost.
Why compost Pumpkins?
Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic materials. It is a process that allows organic matter to decompose and form compost—a nutrient-rich soil amendment (said more plainly, a fabulous natural fertilizer). Composting organic materials provides many environmental benefits including: (1) reduces waste sent to landfills, (2) reduces greenhouse gas emissions, (3) reduces the amount of water in landfills, where it must be monitored to avoid groundwater contamination. Pumpkins are 90% water which is great for our soil, not so good in our landfills.
Location: Nordstrom Rack & REI Parking Lot
Visit the participating retailers, where they’ll be distributing candies and goodies to children. Each of these stores will be easily identifiable with a window decal and will be marked on the Trick-or-Treating map. And remember to bring along your preferred Trick-or-Treat bags!
Participating Retailers & Restaurants:
This event is rain or shine.
Stop by for gift wrapping, by donation, with Grace House, next to Loft in Saks Plaza, Dec. 2-4, Dec 9-10 and Dec 16-Dec 23 11:00 – 7:00 PM.
Stop by our Santa Experience, located next to Soma in Saks Plaza, and enjoy our complimentary elfie-selfie stations.
Book at Santa photo appointment here.
Santa Experience Hours:
November 14th – December 24th, 2022
Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM
(Christmas Eve Hours 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Join us Saturday, December 10th for a holiday concert presented by The Birmingham Girls Choir at 3:00 PM in Saks Plaza
The Birmingham Girls Choir features three different choirs, with students ranging from K through 12th grade, with a goal to instill excellence and build community amongst girls who love to sing through the power of choral singing. Auditions for next semester and next season begin in January 2023, visit The Birmingham Girls Choir for more information.
Join us for Whoville fun and holiday photo sessions with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, on Friday’s December 2nd, 9th, and 16th. Reservations are recommended; walk ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Photography packages are available for purchase.
Make a photography reservation here. (RSVP’s are SOLD OUT but walk in’s are welcome!)
Grinch and Santa Photo packages here.
Please note – professional cameras are not allowed. Phone photography welcomed, with purchase of a photo package.