9 Cute & Spooky Pumpkin Crafts for Kids

Chilly weather, ghosts and ghouls, tricks and treats. The spirit of October is teeming with fun waiting to be had. It’s the perfect opportunity to let children’s imaginations run wild while getting in some family bonding time – a perfect win-win, if you ask us!

Some kids love a good scare, but not all are fans of being spooked! That’s why, when it comes to Halloween-themed activities, pumpkins make a great subject for art projects and activities. Over the years, we’ve created many fun printable pages, CIY craft videos, and lesson plans that use pumpkins as the centerpiece!

So, if you’re looking for craft ideas for kids – at any age – check out our howlin’ list below for some of our favorite pumpkin crafts and activities the entire family can enjoy!

1. Melted Crayon Pumpkin

Pumpkin carving may be tradition, but it’s not always an activity you’ll want to try with little ones. Instead, create your very own colorful melted crayon pumpkin. All you need is some crayons, glue, and a hair dryer. Oh, and a pumpkin. Definitely don’t forget the pumpkin.

2. 3D Pumpkin Patch

This pumpkin craft is awesome for older kids, teens, and adults alike! Follow our craft tutorial to create your very own 3D Pumpkin Patch. Kids will have a frightful good time decorating their patches – especially if you use our Color Explosion paper and color reveal markers, which are the real magic behind this craft! The end result will be a glowing pumpkin patch, no watering required.

3. Full Harvest Cornucopia

Looking for the perfect centerpiece to complete your fall motif? Have your kids get busy crafting this gorgeous cornucopia complete with the best of what nature has to offer this season. Think pumpkins, gourds, carrots and more! When finished, you’ll have an adorable piece of art that can double as a centerpiece at the kids’ table on Thanksgiving. Best yet, you can pull them out year after year to enjoy.

4. Glowing Ghoulies

Illuminate your windows by creating our Glowing Ghouls! The trick to these paper cut-out pumpkins is the use of transparency paper for the eyes, nose and mouth. Your kids will have a blast bringing them to life with a flashlight or other light source. Consider stringing them all together in a festive banner that can be hung over a doorway, for use at home or in the classroom.

5. Creepy Trick or Treat Path

Let kids share their Halloween artwork outside with Crayola sidewalk paint and chalk! Think Jack-o-lanterns, bats, spiders and more – let your artist’s creativity shine and allow them to brew up their very own eerie masterpiece. Spring for the glow-in-the-dark version of our chalk and outside paints to ensure a ghoulish nighttime walk for your guests!

6. Glow Webs (or Pumpkins!)

Usually we’re trying to rid our house of spider webs, but when it comes time for Halloween, we can’t get enough of ‘em! Though our tutorial uses spider webs, you can use the same idea and artistic tools to make a Jack-o-Lantern’s eyes and grin really glow! Let your kiddies create their very own glowing pumpkins and webs using a variety of Crayola goods. You can also check out our Washable Window Markers to draw spooky decorations directly onto your windows. This is a perfect craft for the home or classroom!

7. Pick of the Season Globe

Enhance fine motor skills while stretching imaginations with our Pick of the Season Globe tutorial. Using our Model Magic, kids will love sculpting their very own miniatures, which are charmingly housed under a clear plastic cup. The older the artist, the more complex your Halloween-themed sculptures can become! (Pumpkins are, of course, a necessity.) Go spooky for Trick-or-Treat, or opt for a general fall vibe – whatever floats your little one’s boat!

8. Harvest Wreath

Bring the tradition of harvest celebrations from around the world into your home or classroom with our darling Harvest Wreath craft. It’s the perfect creative opportunity to teach kids about other cultures and traditions while getting’ creative and crafty! Best of all, the mess is minimal.

9. Halloween Coloring Pages

Warning: this link contains a ton of Halloween fun with coloring. Whether you’re looking for games (we’ve got Bingo, mazes, and more!), party invitations, banners or simply a pumpkin-themed coloring page, we’ve got you covered. Simply print off the black and white page of your choice and let your kiddies go to town. They’re all free all the time at crayola.com! A perfect activity for quiet time that encourages creativity in little ones.