Boo! These spooktacularly decorated pumpkins will get you in the Halloween spirit

 

It's October and we know that that means spooky season.

  

And what is one of the most recognisable Halloween symbols? The pumpkin, of course.

 

That's why the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin has run a pumpkin decorating competition.

 

 

 

 

 

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Pictured here at the end of our busiest day ever - the Botanic guides in full Halloween mode. There will be further Magical Plants presentations on 28,29,30,31 October at 11am & 11.30am. This is a free drop-by event suitable for younger children. The Halloween Harvest Display and Children’s Decorated Pumpkins will remain until early November, weather & climate allowing! #halloweeniscoming #magicalplants #decoratedpumpkins #decorativegourdseason #haveagreatfall #heaveninglasnevin #guideslife #nbgireland

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The spookiest and most creative one takes the crown and there were hundreds of entries. 

 

The many decorated pumpkins are on display until just after Halloween after the carving competition.

 

And how gorgeous are these ghostly jack-o-lanterns?

 

 

 

 

 

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“Feed me Seymour!” Inspired by the Little Shop of Horrors, Karen made this display for the desk in the Visitor Centre. There are still limited tickets available for our Creature Features film series, as part of the @bramstokerdub  #halloweeniscoming #littleshopofhorrors #audreyii #bitemedublin #nbgireland

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They have given us some major inspiration for our pumpkins as well as making us even more excited for the frightening holiday if that was possible. 

 

The event is popular with the visitors every Halloween, with large numbers taking part. 

 

It's a fun event that's ideal for families - and the pumpkins will stay as part of a fantastic exhibition that will run until just after Halloween.