If your kids are in love with Halloween and fall, try one (or more) of these 30+ cute pumpkin crafts to celebrate. Lots of simple and fun ideas here!
As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp and cool, we know that fall is officially here.
It’s time to embrace the season and celebrate the vibrant hues, cozy sweaters, and, of course, everyone’s favorite orange gourd: the pumpkin!
I really love pumpkins. When used in baked goods they are delicious, and when used as a theme in crafts? They are utterly cute!
With fall already here, I think it’s time to get the kids working on some pumpkin crafts, don’t you?
From painting to cutting to gluing, there’s no limit to the fun and unique ways you can incorporate this beloved seasonal symbol into your home.
Whether your child is a beginner or seasoned crafter, they’ll find an idea here.
These fall crafts are not only fun, but you can also create lasting memories with your children.
Autumn is a magical time of year, so make the most of it by celebrating the simple pleasures of crafting!
None of these ideas need to use real pumpkins, and that’s the whole point – they’re “inspired by” the real thing.
So gather your paper plates, paints, scissors, and yarn (plus foam pumpkins from the Dollar Tree for some of these). Then scroll down to see my favorite pumpkin craft ideas for kids.
Let me know which is your favorite in the comments. Happy autumn crafting!
Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
Kids of all ages will find a project to help celebrate the fall season with this list of 30+ pumpkin craft ideas for kids.
Paper Strips
Make a paper pumpkin, step by step! Kids are going to love this fun craft idea for fall and Halloween.
Yarn Wrapping
Little ones will enjoy this easy yarn wrapping craft. You can make a necklace with these cuties, or use it as decorative garland.
Jack-O'-Lantern Felt Plush
Use up some felt scraps with this craft - you can even use them to stuff the plush pumpkin! This is a good beginner sewing project for kids.
Apple Stamps
Just cut an apple in half to use as a stamp and your kids can have fun creating different faces on their pumpkins!
Raffia Wrapped
Raffia, felt, and pipe cleaners are used to make these cute pumpkin decorations.
Pumpkin Perler Beads (30+ Free Patterns)
Fall is here, and it’s time for some pumpkin perler beads! Celebrate your favorite season with these easy hama bead patterns for kids and adults.
Fabric Covered
Use a cool and modern fabric to make these unique fabric covered pumpkins! You’ll love this easy, no carve idea made with Mod Podge.
Cute Little Mummy
Kids can help you turn your mini pumpkin decorations into Halloween decorations with this super easy mummy craft!
Paper Plate Light
No need to scoop out the insides of a pumpkin and carve a face. This cute pumpkin is made with paper plates and lit with a battery operated tea light!
Decorated with Spiders
This is an easy no-carve pumpkin decorating idea. I love the use of puffy paint and googly eyes!
Paper Lanterns
I remember making Chinese lanterns like this when I was little, and you're going to use the same technique in this project. Such a great idea to turn it into a pumpkin!
Pony Beads
Pony beads and pipe cleaners in fall colors are used to create these fun pumpkins.
Black Glue and Salt
Find out how to make your own black glue (or any color you like), then use that to make this unique pumpkin on paper.
Toilet Paper Rolls
It is amazing what you can do with toilet paper rolls! This pumpkin is so adorable.
Simple Stained Glass
Have the kids help make some fall decor with these easy tissue paper suncatchers that look like stained glass.
Cutie Oranges
Anyone can make these easy jack-o-lantern faced oranges. Bonus: you can eat them too!
Popsicle Sticks
Read one (or more) of the Spookley: The Square Pumpkin books and then create this cute popsicle pumpkin craft!
Sparkly Witch
This witch pumpkin wears a sparkly mask and painted hat! You can make this Halloween project in just a few simple steps with supplies from Michaels.
Stuffed Knit Hats
This is definitely the most clever pumpkin craft on the list. These pumpkins are stuffed winter hats wrapped with twine. Keep your scarf and gloves stuffed in the matching beanie for the fall - then undo them and wear for the winter!
Egg Cartons
This is an easy painting project for kids of any age. You can use two egg carton compartments to make each gourd.
Pointillism Art
Q-tips and paint make creating this pumpkin easy. Draw an outline of a gourd and your kids can fill it in!
Tissue Paper Art
If your kids can scrunch up tissue paper, they can make this easy pumpkin!
Marker Doodles
Start with a foam pumpkin and a pencil. Sketch out a design and go over with marker. You can let the kids draw the designs or have them trace what you have drawn.
Silly Face
Make a funny face pumpkin decoration using a terra cotta pot, markers and hay!
Textured Drawings
Draw a pumpkin, look for interesting textures and fill in the sections with crayon rubbings.
Hedgehog In a Pumpkin
Another paper plate craft! This one is adorable with a hedgehog peeking out of a pumpkin.
Watercolor Resist Art
Oil pastel faces surrounded by watercolor. A very forgiving painting project for messy painters.
Q-tip Painted
Another Q-tip pumpkin craft! This time it's mini craft pumpkins covered in paint dots.
Sewing Trays
Teach your kids to sew using Styrofoam trays. These are what you get meat on at the grocery store. Just wash and have fun!
Pumpkin Pie Playdough
Get a recipe for playdough that smells like pumpkin pie. Have fun cutting out different fall shapes using cookie cutters.
Dollar Store Cup
I love a good dollar store craft! Pick up a few of these orange cups and some black tape at your favorite dollar store to make fun jack-o-lantern cups.
Don’t you love these pumpkin craft ideas for kids? I’d love to hear which one is your favorite in the comments! I’d also love for you to visit the following kids’ craft collections for the season:
Apples • Boredom Busters • Clay • Coffee Filters • Construction Paper • Cotton Balls • Frozen • Ghost • Halloween Crafts for Toddlers • Halloween Paper • Halloween Perler Beads • Hocus Pocus • Macaroni • Monsters • Moon • Mushrooms • Nature • Paper • Paper Bag • Paper Cups • Pine Cones • Popsicle Sticks • Preschool Crafts • Stars • Straws • Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving Perler Beads