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Kids CraftsNo. 9898 · The 2026 edition

35 Totally Awesome Kids Activities with Pumpkins

Get ready for a spooktacular season with these 35 creative pumpkin projects! From science experiments to arts and crafts, there’s something for every young explorer to enjoy.

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35 Totally Awesome Kids Activities with Pumpkins
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This collection features 32 engaging pumpkin-themed activities for children, including hands-on crafts, educational games, and simple science experiments. Each project is designed to be fun and accessible, offering a mix of creative expression and learning opportunities perfect for the Halloween season.

Directions

  1. Transform a hollowed-out pumpkin into a miniature canoe by carving its sides and adding a tiny seat, as demonstrated by Little Bins for Little Hands.
  2. Explore the internal structure of pumpkins through guided observation and questioning techniques shared by Inspired By Family.
  3. Launch a pumpkin-themed rocket using simple science principles, following the instructions from Preschool Powol Packets.
  4. Conduct an experiment where a pumpkin appears to escape its container, based on the method from All Done Monkey.
  5. Create a glowing Jack O’Lantern effect using household items, as shown in the tutorial from I Can Teach My Child.
  6. Access a complimentary set of pre-kindergarten learning sheets focused on pumpkins, available from This Reading Mama.
  7. Practice reading vocabulary words by planting them in a virtual pumpkin patch, according to Coffee Cups and Crayons.
  8. Engage in reading and writing exercises centered around autumn harvest themes, provided by The Educator’s Spin on Things.
  9. Make a textured pumpkin decoration using handprints and sponges, following the guide from ABC Creative Learning.
  10. Design cheerful pumpkin faces using safe, non-carving materials, as suggested by Craftulate.
  11. Apply reusable gel window clings with Halloween motifs to glass surfaces, using the designs from Science Kiddo.
  12. Assemble a festive pumpkin figure using craft supplies, following the project from Busy Kids Happy Mom.
  13. Craft stealthy ninja-themed pumpkins using simple cutting and assembly techniques from Frugal Fun 4 Boys.
  14. Create pumpkin prints by rolling pool noodles through paint, as demonstrated by Toddler Approved.
  15. Build a model showing the growth stages of a pumpkin using craft materials, following the tutorial from Carrots are Orange.
  16. Practice number recognition and counting using colored sand and pumpkin-shaped containers, as shown by 3 Dinosaurs.
  17. Learn geometry concepts by arranging pumpkin-shaped pieces into patterns, according to Fun-A-Day.
  18. Design pumpkin images on a pegboard using rubber bands, following the instructions from Still Playing School.
  19. Count and sort pumpkin seeds to practice basic numeracy skills, as detailed by Mama.Papa.Bubba.
  20. Create counting vines by attaching paperclips to a pumpkin stem, following the method from Playdough to Plato.
  21. Set up a sensory bin where children wash and explore pumpkin-themed items, as described by Where Imagination Grows.
  22. Download and print a collection of Halloween-themed games for family entertainment, available from Laly Mom.
  23. Mix and match printed pumpkin face parts to create unique expressions, using the template from Mama Miss.
  24. Bowling game using small pumpkins and pins, following the setup guide from Carrots are Orange.
  25. Practice using prepositional phrases with a pumpkin-themed activity sheet from JDaniel4's Mom.
  26. Carve and design pumpkin faces, following the creative guide from JDaniel4's Mom.
  27. Explore pumpkin-related stories and activities centered around a mouse house theme, as shared by JDaniel4's Mom.
  28. Learn measurement concepts using farm-themed units with pumpkins, following the lesson from JDaniel4's Mom.
  29. Complete a math worksheet featuring pumpkin teeth to practice arithmetic, available from JDaniel4's Mom.
  30. Create a pumpkin face using buttons and a template, following the craft guide from JDaniel4's Mom.
  31. Assemble a pumpkin decoration using cupcake liners and a paper base, as shown in the tutorial from JDaniel4's Mom.
  32. Plant pumpkin seeds inside a hollowed-out pumpkin to observe growth, following the method from JDaniel4's Mom.

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