The egapark, Erfurt's large botanical exhibition garden, stages an annual 'Kürbiszeit' pumpkin show with more than 50,000 pumpkins built into large sculptures (2026 theme: 'Unter dem Meer', an underwater world). The 2026 pumpkin exhibition runs 5 September to 31 October, Tuesday to Sunday, within the park's general daily opening hours; the park also has a playground, observation tower, and museum.
