John Michael Adams, 10, from Kansas City, Kan., tries his best to hold on to a pumpkin he selected at Schaake Pumpkin Patch east of Lawrence. Customers like Adams, shown Tuesday, had the convenience of fine weather all week to search for the perfect would-be jack-o’-lantern. Today’s high temperature should reach 77, but a front is expected to bring cooler temperatures to the region by the weekend. See more on the weather.