Pumpkin prices have quietly crept up in recent years, but the spirit of Halloween doesn’t have to drain your wallet. Whether you want to carve jack-o’-lanterns, decorate your porch, or bake pies, there are creative ways to snag free pumpkins if you know where to look. Local farms, community groups, and even grocery chains often give them away before Halloween night. Here are five reliable (and fun) places to score pumpkins for free this fall—no tricks required.
