Executive Director of Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum Derek Aaron, left, holds a handful of candy while Patricia Coley places candy in a bag for Maddie Grace Jones, 5, Thursday during Pumpkinpalooza. Maddie came to the event dressed as a witch, along with her father Joe Jones. Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff

Karsyn Grantham, left, and Malorie Dickinson drop candy in a bucket for Legacy Maniel, 3, Thursday during Pumpkinpalooza in Starkville. Maniel came dressed as a character from Paw Patrol, and said her favorite part of the event was getting the candy. Her mother is Jasmine Logan. Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff

Leah Felker, left, and her granddaughter Sarah Hays Burton, 3, reach for a butterfly-shaped balloon animal from Garrison Walker Thursday at Pumpkinpalooza. It was Burton’s first time at the event. “Everything is so wonderful,” Felker said. “She’s having the best time.” Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff

Shaun Serafin juggles flower sticks Thursday evening during Pumpkinpalooza on Main Street in Starkville. Serafin, who has been juggling for more than 20 years, attended Pumpkinpalooza along with hundreds of other costumed Golden Triangle residents. Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff

Executive Director of Starkville Area Arts Council Squeak Humphrey makes room for painted pumpkins on a table Thursday outside of The Hub during Pumpkinpalooza. Hundreds of costumed children came to the event to paint pumpkins, jump in bounce houses and trick-or-treat along Main Street. Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff