Don’t miss the Annual “Dr. Scissorhands” Pumpkin Carving Exhibition at the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market, where local doctors “operate” on innocent pumpkins. They create the coolest jack-o-lanterns that you can bid on to take home or give to a friend. Carving begins at 9:30 a.m. and the auction will begin at 11.

There will be a costume contest at 10:45. It’s simple: just show up in time for judging. You’ll also have a chance to vote on the best vendors’ costumes. Kids’ craft activities will be available.

Peace River Center  will be present for this event on 10/29. They’ll have information on behavioral health services in our area, as well as information about recovery from mental illness and substance abuse. They’ll have FREE reusable grocery bags to give away to grown-ups, and for kids, FREE stickers and pinwheels! (Pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention.)

All proceeds benefit Alliance for Independence. Special thanks to 98.3 MAX, the creative doctors, all our great vendors, and YOU!