Where to buy a pumpkin for Halloween?

Is it possible to buy it somewhere for Halloween? And how much does one pumpkin cost. I really want to carve it
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There's still plenty of time for Halloween. Many pumpkins are not yet harvested and are ripening. Don't worry, there will be plenty of pumpkins everywhere. For now, just save the crowns.
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