WELCOME FAMILIES TO THE GIVEAWAY
BEFORE ARRIVAL TO EVENT
Please review these essential steps at home to ensure a warm, smooth, and fun experience for your family before arriving at 365 West Broadway:
Kids & Teens Requirement
Registered children and teenagers must be physically present with you in line. Bags cannot be handed over to parents or guardians alone. Please ensure your kids/teens are ready to go before leaving the house so they can claim their green ticket at the scanning table!
Shifting Weather Warning (Dress Warmly!)
Because our entire giveaway queue is outside on the sidewalk, dress warmly. New England autumn evenings shift rapidly after the sun goes down, and the exact degree of cold is unpredictable. Please layer up in thick black coats, heavy sweaters, thermals, hats, and gloves before leaving the house so you’re ready for any sudden drops in temperature!
Battery & Tech Check
Make sure your smartphone is fully charged before you leave.
Pull Up the Email
Open your registration confirmation email while you still have home Wi-Fi to ensure your ticket’s QR code loads and is ready on your screen without relying on cell service.
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ONCE YOU ARRIVE: THE 4 QUICK STEPS
Please follow these 4 quick steps to keep our neighborhood line moving safely and smoothly:
Step 1: Form the Line Along the Curb
Line up near the street curb, parallel to the parked cars. Stay tightly behind our green boundary cones and keep all building doorways, entrances, and mailboxes entirely clear.
Step 2: Turn Screen Brightness to 100%
Crank your smartphone screen brightness to 100% as you approach the front check-in table so our digital scanners can read your ticket instantly. If you encounter any technical issues or your phone dies, our team will step you to the side of the tree pit for a manual name lookup on our master paper list so the main queue keeps moving.
Step 3: Bring the Kids
Registered children and teenagers must be physically present in line with you to receive their green ticket and claim their pumpkin tote package.
Step 4: Snap, Share, & Meet the Mascots!
We want to see your young artists’ masterpieces! Please follow us on Instagram (@microplantstudio) and Facebook (@microplantstudio). Take photos during pickup or while painting at home and tag us so we can feature your family on our community page!
— The Micro Plant Studio Team
5 Easy Tips for Painting Your Masterpiece!
Wash & Dry First
Wipe your pumpkin down with a damp cloth and let it dry completely before painting. Removing dirt ensures your acrylic paint sticks perfectly and stays smooth.
Sketch Your Design
Use a pencil, washable marker, or even a piece of chalk to lightly draw your face or pattern onto the pumpkin skin before opening your paint pots.
Paint in Layers
Use a large brush for big background patches and a tiny brush for details like eyes and teeth. Let the first color layer dry before adding a new color on top to keep them from smudging.
Use Your Stickers Last
Make sure your paint is 100% dry before pressing your spooky Halloween stickers onto the pumpkin surface. This guarantees they stay glued tight and won’t slide off.
Seal It (Optional)
If you want to display your pumpkin outside on your front porch or steps, ask an adult to help you apply a quick layer of clear craft sealer or hairspray to protect your art from the autumn rain!
Need Some Inspiration?
Check Out These Designs!
Check Out These Designs!
The Classic Spooky Monsters
Learn how to build colorful, funny monster faces using bright background colors and bold black paint lines. Perfect for beginners and younger kids! View Monster Face Ideas on Aubree Originals
Vibrant Drip & Splash Art
See how to use layered coats and acrylic palettes to create a colorful, abstract masterpiece that lets the paint move naturally across the pumpkin shell. View Colorful Kid Abstract Art on Art Bar Blog
Fun Novelty Designs (Donuts & Polka Dots!)
Get creative by transforming a pumpkin into a giant glazed donut with painted sprinkles, or keep it classic and clean with bright, bold polka-dot patterns. View Novelty & Pattern Guides on Hallmark Ideas
Bright No-Carve Character Ideas
Check out a massive collection of 25+ unique ideas, ranging from galaxy patterns and animal shapes to friendly character faces that require zero cutting. View 25+ Design Ideas on Happiness is Homemade