Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival returns Oct. 5 and 6
All seven locations will offer seasonal family fun, garden workshops
Saturday workshops offered at five Green Acres locations
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Pumpkin contests, workshops and games are part of garden fun for the whole family
Cooler weather also brings gusty winds to Northern California
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