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Stacks of pumpkins were carved to resemble the cityscape, a play on the event's theme of juxtaposition.

Professional pumpkin carver High McMahon made a bid for the adults' attention with pumpkins carved to resemble all kinds of media fixtures, from Jon and Kate Gosselin to Barack and Michelle Obama.

After children picked out their pumpkins, they were invited to the crafts table to decorate their acquisitions with paint.

At the faux petting zoo, producers outfitted Old Navy canine mannequins in Halloween costumes.

Baked by Melissa provided miniature cupcakes, which staffers arranged in the shape of a jack-o-lantern.

Admission to the patch was free, but guests were encouraged to make $2 individual donations to the Food Bank for New York City or $5 contributions for families.

Souvenir photographs were available in print-outs and electronic delivery.

McMahon was on-site throughout the two-day run, offering carving tips and showing off the creations he made for the patch.