35 Super Creative Halloween Crafts for Kids

Updated for 2024

Halloween is a time for spooky decorations, costumes, and treats. One of the most iconic symbols of Halloween is the pumpkin, which can be carved, painted, or decorated in a variety of creative ways. If you’re looking for a fun and festive activity to do with your kids this Halloween season, pumpkin crafts are the perfect choice.

Pumpkin crafts are a great way to get creative and let your imagination run wild. And the best part is that pumpkin crafts are easy and can be affordable, making them a great option for families on a budget.

We’ve rounded up 35 ideas from the best and most creative bloggers on the Internet to share with you. You and your kids will have a great time making them!

With these creative Halloween pumpkin crafts for kids, you’ll be able to create a fun and festive atmosphere in your home this Halloween season. So, gather your supplies, put on some spooky music, and get ready to get crafty with your kids.

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Easy Pumpkin Crafts Kids Can Make

Torn Paper Pumpkin Craft
From Little Ladoo

What fall craft could be easier for small kids to help with than a torn paper pumpkin? And your kids only need glue, the printed template, and colored paper to make this cute craft.

Quilled Pumpkin Craft for Kids
From Ruffles & Rain Boots

If you have young kids who love to create decorations for the holidays, this is a fun activity most of them can handle. What’s more, it takes very little in the way of supplies.

DIY Cork Pumpkins are a Fun No-Carve Pumpkin Craft
From Ruffles & Rain Boots

This activity lets your kids recycle old corks into adorable pumpkins you can set on your table or in other places around your house. Children can dress up the pumpkins with glitter, ribbon, laces, yarn, jute, or other adornments to make each one unique.

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Printable Paper Chains for Halloween to Make with Toddlers
From Rainy Day Mum

Have your kids ever made a Christmas tree chain out of construction paper? This garland uses the same basic idea. The string of pumpkins can be as long or short as you want, depending on where you’re going to hang it.

Spin Art Paper Plate Pumpkins Halloween Craft for Toddlers
From Rainy Day Mum

Get your toddlers involved in the holiday decorating this Halloween by making these spin art pumpkins. Once they are made and dry, display them where everyone, including the creator, can appreciate them.

Stamped Pumpkin Happy Halloween Bunting
From Rainy Day Mum

Another great way to decorate for the season is this pumpkin bunting. Kids can make it with an apple, a little time, and a few basic craft supplies.

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Foam Pumpkin Craft Ideas: Yarn Pumpkin DIY
From A Country Girl’s Life

If you want to add pumpkins to your fall decor without using real ones, check out this activity. Your kids can make several of these and you can reuse them year after year.

DIY Fall Clothespin Wreath {How To Make the Pumpkin}
From A Country Girl’s Life

Do you have old clothespins lying around taking up space but not getting used? Have you been wondering what to do with them, aside from tossing them into the garbage? With some paint and other supplies, they could be turned into a pretty wreath for your door.

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Yarn Pumpkin Craft for Fall
From The Typical Mom

Not only can you decorate with this craft, but your kids can help make them — and play with them too! Just dig out your yarn scraps and a few other things and let the fun begin.

Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft {+ Free Template}
From A Country Girl’s Life

With the free template that’s included in these instructions, your children can make these jack-o-lanterns in no time. After they’re done crafting, they can even use their creations to go trick-or-treating.

Jack O’ Lantern Wooden Blocks
From Crafts by Amanda

Is there a pile of scrap wood in your garage, basement, or backyard? Your kids could put some of it to use by making these wooden pumpkins for Halloween.

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Candy Corn Pumpkin Craft For Kids [Free Template]
From Simple Everyday Mom

Your kids will love making these adorable and fun little candy corn pumpkins for Halloween this year! You’ll only need to print the template and grab scissors, glue, and colored paper so your kids can get busy creating cute decorations.

Easy & Adorable Glass Pumpkin Jar
From Unique Gifter

These cute little pumpkin jars should be a breeze to make with any recycled jar, jute or ribbon, and a few other supplies. And because it takes very few supplies to put them together, they’re an inexpensive craft to make too!

DIY Halloween Clay Craft – Easy Clay Pumpkins
From Oh Clary

Aren’t these clay pumpkins absolutely adorable? After your children make them, you’ll be able to use them to decorate for fall every year.

Whimsical Embroidery Hoop Jack-O-Lantern
From Craving Some Creativity

Not only is this craft easy to make, but your kids can also change the pumpkin’s facial features from happy to surprised to a little bit scary if the mood strikes them. How fun is that?

Easy DIY Halloween Lanterns for Outdoors
From Craving Some Creativity

Take the Halloween decor outside with these creative DIY lanterns. Or, use them inside as a centerpiece for your table or on an entryway console.

Egg Carton Pumpkin Faces
From Our Kid Things

Even toddlers can help with this holiday decorating idea. You’ll only need a few supplies and a little creativity.

Paper Strip Pumpkin Craft
From Our Kid Things

When you need to add a little fall decor to your house in a hurry, this craft project can help. Simply gather a few supplies, set them down in front of your kids, and watch them enjoy the activity.

Simple Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkin Craft for Kids
From Crafts by Courtney

Most kids can make these cute toilet paper roll pumpkins without a lot of supervision from an adult, although very young children might still need a little help with the hot gluing.

Easy Preschool Pumpkin Craft – Marble Painting (Free template)
From Simply Full of Delight

Little children might find this craft project to be a fun way to make holiday decorations. They can use washable paint and a covered surface or box lid to help reduce the mess and make cleanup easier for moms and dads.

Pumpkin Craft Using a Homemade Puffy Paint Recipe
From Messy Little Monster

Did you know you can turn regular paint into puff paint with just a few added ingredients? And once the paint has been thoroughly mixed up, your kids can create these puff paint pumpkins.

Toilet Paper Tube Pumpkin Box
From Only Passionate Curiosity

If your young ones want to make something special for Halloween this year, take a look at this craft idea. These adorable little pumpkin “boxes” can hold a small stash of candy, a gift card, or whatever else you can dream up.

Easy Art Class: Pumpkin Pointillism
From Hip Homeschool Moms

Simple is the word for this Halloween pumpkin craft. But it’s also quick and a great project for kids who want to help with holiday decorating this year.

Easy Decorative Pumpkin Paper Bag Craft
From Hip Homeshool Moms

This simple pumpkin craft is the perfect choice for little ones. It would even make a great party activity for kids, and allow them to put some Halloween candy in their bags to take home.

Pumpkin Craft Upcycled Mason Jar Lid
From Reuse Grow Enjoy

Doesn’t it make you feel good when you can recycle an item and turn it into something new? For this craft, your kids can upcycle old Mason Jar lids into miniature pumpkins. The inside of the lid can feature a fun fabric scrap, decorated cardstock, scrapbook paper, or whatever else you have on hand that would resemble a pumpkin.

How to Make Fabric Pumpkins with Scrap Fabric (No-Sew!)
From Sustain My Craft Habit

What a great way to use up old clothing, scrap fabric, sheets, blankets, and more into cute decorations for your house. But one of the best things is that there’s no sewing required. Just about anyone can make these!

Mix and Match Pumpkin Faces Craft
From The Soccer Mom Blog

If your kids haven’t made anything with craft sticks they might be missing out! They’re reminiscent of the popsicle sticks that were turned into ornaments, trinket boxes, and more back in the 70’s. But the cool thing about this decoration is that the facial features can be changed depending on your mood.

Decoupage Photo Craft Pumpkins
From Sugar and Charm

Decoupaging a pumpkin with photos is a great way to make your Halloween decorations a little more personal. Plus, young kids can get in on the action too — not all of the photos have to be perfectly aligned. They could be purposefully tipped on an angle or the edges a bit torn or tattered.

Laundry Jug Jack-O-Lantern
From The Soccer Mom Blog

Save old laundry soap jugs and help your children turn them into cute jack-o-lanterns using the instructions found here. How many different ones will your kids make?

Rock Painting Ideas: Painted Rock Pumpkins (Video Tutorial)
From Sustain My Craft Habit

While you might wonder why anyone would want to paint a rock, you must admit, these are really cute! And you can use them as a paperweight, a napkin weight, or as a small part of a larger vignette.

Jeanne Sloan is a farm wife, mother of two, and grandmother of two who was born in Las Vegas, Nevada but was transformed into a country girl at the age of eight when her parents moved the family to Kansas. You can read more from Jeanne Sloan at mid-lifemusings.com where she writes about whatever strikes her fancy, including advice, recipes, and more.