🎃 Pumpkin Carving at the Cat Café
Cozy pumpkins, curious whiskers, and a little fall magic.
Shannon
October 27, 2025
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Carve your masterpiece at the cat café’s pumpkin-carving night on Thursday, October 30 (6–7:30pm). Your ticket includes carving tools, a pumpkin, a tealight, a $1-off coupon, and designated kitty hangout time in the cat room from 6–7pm (rotations so everyone gets time with the fluff). If you'd like to nab a spot, you can purchase tickets here. The café will stay open until 7pm if you want drinks or snacks while you carve.
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