Pumpkin People in Jackson, N.H.

For obvious reasons, the Red Sox are a popular theme at this year’s “Return of the Pumpkin People’’ in Jackson, N.H. The annual, fall celebration features area businesses and residents going beyond the jack-o-lantern, creating pumpkin characters based on popular culture, literature, and seasonal themes. Check out some of the dozens of creations at this month’s events (runs through the end of the weekend).

Pumpkin People atop a makeshift Green Monster at The Seasons Resort.

Bearded pumpkins cheered on the Sox at Top Notch Vacation Rentals.

Pumpkin Pac-Man got into the action

A pumpkin version of a minion character from the hit movie, “Despicable Me 2.’’

A gourd made the perfect inspiration for this character.

Pumpkins get into the scaring action. Visitors to Jackson are welcome to vote for their favorites at www.jacksonnh.com/Pumpkin-Vote.php

Harry Potter at the Covered Bridge Gift Shop in Bartlett.

A pumpkin got a procedure done at the Mount Washington Valley Hospital.

A local preschool displayed its inspiration at Settler’s Green Outlets.

Charlie Brown. Still waiting for that Great Pumpkin.

A pumpkin wedding took place at Settler’s Green. More than 50 area business took part in this year’s creations.

Just your traditional, young, pumpkin family.

Visitors to Jackson can pick up a map of all locations at the Chamber of Commerce.

The Red Parka Pub paid tribute to local police and firefighters.

Row, row, row the boat…

“Mums’’ and Dads sat at the entrance to the Jackson Village covered bridge.

Even “Breaking Bad’s’’ Walter White received tribute this year.

“Despicable Me 2’’ characters danced pumpkin-style.

One pumpkin goes after another in a Halloween scene.

The Christmas Farm Inn was already looking forward to the holidays with its display.

A pair of chipmunk pumpkins.

A pumpkin character surveyed the scene.

A family of pumpkins went camping at Ragged Mountain Equipment.

A baby dinosaur pumpkin.

A “flowery’’ design.

One pumpkin got ready for the upcoming winter in the Mount Washington Valley.

Penguin pumpkin.

Bunny pumpkins.

A Halloween scene in downtown Jackson.