Glass Pumpkin Patch 2025

Join us at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts for our annual Glass Pumpkin Patch for spectacular seasonal shopping and glass activities!

Dates: Saturday, October 11, 2025 and Sunday, October 12, 2025

Times: Gallery will be open for shopping from 11am-6pm. The offered activities will only be offered 1pm-6pm each day.

Glass Pumpkin Patch Shopping: Shop from a variety of hand crafted glass pumpkins, each a unique masterpiece that captures the essence of the fall season! These locally-made goods are perfect for early holiday shopping or treating yourself to something special. No entry cost. Glass pumpkin pricing varies. Light refreshments will be provided.

Design Your Own Glass Pumpkin: Sign up in-person to work with a professional glassblower to select the color, stem style, and design of your very own glass pumpkin! After selecting the pumpkin’s features, watch it get created in real time right before your eyes! Offered between 1:00-6:00pm. Costs $50.00 per pumpkin. Walk-ins only. First come, first serve. Takes approx. 15 minutes. Hands-off experience. Your pumpkin will be ready for pickup within five days.

Draw On Glass ‘Scratch Tiles’: Sign up in-person to create your own kilnfused glass scratch tile! Use a toothpick to scratch away black enamel to draw your design of choice into a 2’x2’ colored tile and reveal the colorful glass beneath. Offered between 1:00-6:00pm. Costs $35 per 4 tiles. Walk-ins only. First come, first serve. Takes approx. 15 minutes. Hands-off experience. Your tiles will be ready for pickup within seven days.

Glassblowing Demonstration: Free glassblowing demonstrations will run throughout the afternoon. Spectators will get to watch glassblown pumpkins be created first-hand and are welcome to ask questions and take pictures throughout the process! Offered between 1:00-6:00pm. No entry cost. Seating is provided.

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No RSVP or pre registration required. Gallery and demos are and open to the public. Activities are first come first serve, no prescheduling available. Individuals under 14 are required to attend with a Parent or Legal Guardian.