Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow

One of Dayton's most beloved traditions enters its 32nd year as the Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow returns to the Stoddard Avenue hill behind Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, located at 500 Belmonte Park North in Dayton's Grafton Hill neighborhood, on October 26 & 27 from 6-10 PM. Organizers encourage the community to not only attend the Glow but also to volunteer in the days leading up to the event to help gut, trace, and carve nearly 1,000 pumpkins. Started in 1984 by Grafton Hill neighbor Judy Chaffin, lovingly known as "The Pumpkin Lady," the event has grown from a modest display of 30 pumpkins to nearly 1,000 jack-o'-lanterns over the years. Parking will be available at Dayton Art Institute, the Dayton Masonic Center, and throughout the neighborhood. Stoddard Avenue will be blocked off for the event and open to pedestrians, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the display. Food trucks from all over the greater Dayton area will be on-site again this year. We are also thrilled to welcome back the Friends of SICSA, who will have goodies available to benefit the SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center, making this a true community affair. Be sure to stop by the tent at the top of the hill for some extra special surprises! To volunteer, visit us online on Facebook or at www.graftonhill.org for more information. The pumpkins will be lit on Monday, October 26, and open to the public from 6-10 PM, with the display open again on Tuesday, October 27 during the same ho