a device for illuminating the interior of a pumpkin , gourd or the like includes a housing having an interior region and a lighting assembly positioned at least in part within the interior region . the lighting assembly includes a rechargeable power source and a lighting element . the device includes a depending skirt extending from the housing and defining a recess . a photovoltaic collector is operably connected to the lighting assembly . the skirt is inserted into an opening in the pumpkin , gourd or the like , and the lighting element illuminates the interior of the pumpkin , gourd or the like . the photovoltaic collector recharges the rechargeable power source when exposed to ambient light .