Operation Pumpkin was a program that
Jim Grimm, a true visionary, developed for school aged children back
in the 1950’s. Jim was recreational director for the city of
Hamilton and established a city-wide parks program that was emulated
nationwide as well as a visionary for physical fitness and health
advocacy establishing a physical education program in the schools.
Operation Pumpkin began as a way for
children to have safe and fun Halloween. Local businesses generously
donated hundreds of toys from bicycles to televisions. The police and
fire department volunteered to collect and distribute these prizes.
The event lasted from the early 50’s into the early 70’s…
If you’re into fitness, run in the
first annual Operation Pumpkin 5K. Stay tuned for schedule of events
and more information on the 5K road race.
Operation Pumpkin in downtown Hamilton has a full weekend of activities planned from a street carnival to Farmers Market, pumpkin competitions, vendors, Beer Garden, 5k, etc... A full schedule of events can be viewed by clicking here.
