Pumpkins, Paint, and Halloween Fun: Outer Light Brewing Hosts a Free Family Pumpkin-Painting Party
At a Glance
What: Paint a Pumpkin! — a free, family-friendly Halloween pumpkin-painting event
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1–4 p.m.
Location: Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge Street, Unit 1, Groton, CT 06340
Admission: Free
Activities: Pumpkin painting, seasonal crafts, and creative Halloween fun for children
Supplies Provided: Pumpkins, paint markers, and craft tables
Ages: Children and families welcome
Pumpkin Availability: Limited supplies; arrive early to secure a pumpkin
Food & Drinks: Craft beer and beverages available from Outer Light Brewing Company
Reservations: No registration requirement listed; participation is first come, first served
Event Host: Outer Light Brewing Company
Contact: (475) 201-9972
Event Website: OuterLightBrewing.com
Event Description
Paint a Pumpkin! brings a little Halloween creativity to Outer Light Brewing Company in Groton on Sunday, October 25, with a free afternoon of pumpkin painting, crafts, and family fun.
From 1 to 4 p.m., the brewery will welcome children and their families for a hands-on seasonal activity that lets young artists turn ordinary pumpkins into colorful Halloween creations.
With pumpkins, paint markers, and craft tables provided, the event offers an easy way to celebrate the season without having to gather supplies or clean up a messy project at home.
Little Pumpkins, Big Imaginations
Halloween pumpkins don’t always need carving knives and elaborate designs.
Sometimes all it takes is a few colorful paint markers, a little imagination, and a pumpkin waiting to be transformed.
At Outer Light’s Paint a Pumpkin! event, children can decorate their own pumpkins with silly faces, spooky expressions, colorful patterns, or whatever designs they dream up.
The brewery will supply pumpkins, paint markers, and craft tables, allowing participants to focus on the fun of creating something unique.
Whether the finished masterpiece is a friendly jack-o’-lantern, a colorful monster, or an entirely original creation, each child can put a personal touch on a favorite Halloween tradition.
A Free Afternoon for the Whole Family
One of the event’s biggest attractions is its simplicity.
There is no admission charge, and the pumpkin-painting supplies are provided at no cost.
Families can stop by during the afternoon, settle in at a craft table, and let the children enjoy a seasonal activity in a relaxed setting.
The event is designed to welcome children of different ages and encourages creativity rather than competition.
There are no complicated instructions or artistic expectations. The goal is simply to have fun, make something colorful, and enjoy a little Halloween spirit.
Because the number of pumpkins is limited, organizers encourage families to arrive early to make sure their young artists can participate.
Halloween Fun at a Groton Craft Brewery
Outer Light Brewing Company has become a familiar gathering place in Groton, known for its locally brewed beer and community-oriented events.
Paint a Pumpkin! adds a family-friendly activity to the brewery’s calendar, giving parents an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon outing while children get creative.
Adults can explore the brewery’s craft beer offerings while the younger guests focus on decorating their pumpkins.
The combination of a casual brewery atmosphere and a hands-on children’s activity makes this a different kind of Halloween outing—one that doesn’t require elaborate costumes, admission tickets, or an entire afternoon of planning.
A Creative Way to Celebrate Halloween
With Halloween less than a week away, the event arrives at just the right time for families looking to add a little more seasonal fun to their weekend.
Decorating pumpkins is a tradition that children can enjoy at almost any age, and painting offers a colorful alternative to carving.
The finished pumpkins can become part of a family’s Halloween decorations, serving as reminders of an afternoon spent creating something together.
For parents seeking a simple, inexpensive activity, Paint a Pumpkin! offers a chance to get out of the house, enjoy a local business, and let the kids embrace their artistic side.
The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, at Outer Light Brewing Company on Bridge Street in Groton.
Bring the kids, arrive early for the best chance of securing a pumpkin, and let their imaginations do the rest.
Featured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people, location, or activities shown.