The Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival!

For 50+ years the Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival has transformed the Tokeneke Elementary School in Darien into an amusement park.

The 2026 Pumpkin Carnival is Saturday, October 17th from 10am-4pm! 9:30am early access will be available for families with special needs.

Buy Discounted Ride Tickets, Punch Cards & Darien Sport Shop Coupons Now Online – Save money and avoid the lines! Discounted ride tickets, punch cards and Darien Sport Shop Coupons are available for purchase HERE until Thursday, October 15th. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at the WILL CALL Booth (near the Kindergarten Playground) during the Pumpkin Carnival.

VOLUNTEER – Please sign up for a volunteer shift HERE! Without our community of volunteers, we will not be able to run some of our most popular events at the carnival. Help continue our beloved tradition – Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Caregivers, and older siblings (5th grade & above) are all welcome to volunteer!

Pumpkin Carnival Silent Auction Is NOW LIVE!

Don’t miss out on amazing opportunities to snag your silent auction items before the Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival. Check out the auction, place your bids, and keep an eye on the items you want so that you don’t get outbid! The auction will CLOSE Sunday, October 11th at 9:00pm!

Fan Favorites Include:

• Pumpkin Carnival Front of the Line Pass

• Pumpkin Carnival Ride all the Rides Pass

• Pumpkin Carnival VIP Parking

...And so much MORE! BID HERE!