Deerfield Beach is turning leftover Halloween pumpkins into compost this Friday, Nov. 6, with a free family night at the Quiet Waters Athletic Field, 4200 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Gates open at 6 p.m. for the Mash, Compost & Movie Night, which starts with a pumpkin smash. The movie, “The Wild Robot” (PG), begins at 7 p.m. Admission and popcorn are free, and food trucks will be on site.
The city asks residents to bring their pumpkins and to pack blankets or lawn chairs. Event details and registration information were shared through a link in the city’s Instagram post.