Pumpkin Crafts for Kids: 15 Easy and Fun Ideas
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These easy pumpkin crafts for kids are absolutely delightful ways to enjoy seasonal and holiday activities.
With a variety of DIY crafts featuring pumpkins, your children will have a bunch of fun making decorations and more. These ideas are perfect for both fall and Halloween. I gathered my favorite crafts with pumpkin themes that feature frugal materials that you probably have at home or in your classroom.
I'm sharing my tips for making and using these pumpkin-themed crafts. Get ready for some excellent creative fun with pumpkins!
Related: Easily have more fun with pumpkins using our free printable pack of pumpkin activities!
Enjoy a Pumpkin Patch of Crafts for Kids!
As autumn approaches, I find myself thinking about all the amazing themes of this season. Apples, acorns, and leaves. And one of my favorite themes - PUMPKINS!
If you're looking for creative hands-on activities for kids that feature pumpkins, you're going to love these simple crafts. Bonus points that these crafts can be used for both fall and Halloween.
I put together this list of pumpkin crafts that my boys and I have enjoyed over the years. I've found it helpful to have engaging ways to use craft materials that we have around the house. Although we usually like to let our imaginations soar when it comes to craft time, sometimes it's nice to have inspiration from others.
Do you like doing crafts with your children? I know there can be a bit of mess but I think it's so worth it. Craft time has always been a wonderful way for us to spend quality time together. Plus, it's a great way to build fine motor skills.
Recently, I've been sharing some of our favorite crafts from over the years (with many more to come!). I thought it would be fun to also share our favorite pumpkin crafts for kids from some of my friends 😊
Suggested Supplies for These Fun Kid Crafts
If you do have concerns over mess and stress, I have a few suggestions. Gather the materials that you'll need for that craft. It makes it so much easier to get started and enjoy the experience. Also, set firm rules and expectations for the activity.
Here are the supplies that I like to use for these crafts inspired by pumpkins. I encourage you to use materials that you have and fill in the gaps when your budget permits.
- paper plates
- scissors
- construction paper
- glue sticks or white glue
- paint
- paint brushes
- pumpkin seeds
- empty paper towel or toilet paper tubes
- pipe cleaners
- pom poms
- googly eyes
- popsicle sticks (or wood craft sticks)
- tissue paper
- orange plastic eggs
- tin cans
- orange cupcake liners
- pinecones
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Our Favorite Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
There are SO many cute pumpkin crafts that you can make with your kids. I thought about our best experiences and gathered those ideas here. After going through this list of 15 pumpkin crafts, I'd love it if you'd share your ideas in the comment area at the bottom of this post!
Inside A Pumpkin Craft: How To Make and Enjoy
This inside a pumpkin craft is a simple and creative way to enjoy both fall and holiday fun with kids.
This DIY craft made with paper plates and paint is perfect for decorations and more. With just a few supplies, your kids can easily create a pumpkin craft that you'll love!
Pumpkin Name Craft
Grab two or three fall-colored sheets of cardstock and print this printable template. Younger kids can learn to recognize the letters in their names, and older kids can help pick the right letters and glue them into place.
by Simple Everyday Mom
Lil’ Pumpkin Handprint Craft and Free Template
Since fall is full of holidays, it’s the perfect time for a handprint craft. Remember how little those hands were in years to come with this printable pumpkin handprint template.
by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Paper Towel Tube Pumpkin Craft
This craft is so easy, and it only takes three supplies! You can make cute pumpkin crafts with old paper towels or toilet paper tubes with almost no extra setup required.
by Two Pink Peonies
Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft
Sometimes, a simple craft is just what the doctor ordered. Turn a paper plate into a cute pumpkin craft with this project that even very little ones can handle.
by Homeschool Preschool
Dollar Store Fine Motor Pumpkin Craft for Kids
This craft is designed to be easy on the wallet, using supplies available at the dollar store. Plus, it helps promote fine motor skills and lets kids express their creativity.
by Life Over C's
Paper Pumpkins
Fall in love with these easy and chic paper pumpkins. This pumpkin craft is perfect for sprucing up your space with minimal effort!
by Homan at Home
Pumpkin Handprint
These pumpkin handprint cards are too easy to make and too cute. They would also make perfect place cards for Thanksgiving dinner.
by The Best Ideas for Kids
Adorable Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft
Since popsicle season is generally over when pumpkins are out, those popsicle sticks need a new purpose. Make this cute pumpkin craft, and let kids draw a face when it’s done.
by Mommy Made That
Easy Pumpkin Tissue Paper Craft for Kids
Use this printable pumpkin template to get the craft ready quickly. Kids glue tissue paper scraps to the template to make a pretty fall pumpkin.
by Raise Curious Kids
Music Shakers Craft For Kids (Homemade Maracas)
Dig out those extra plastic eggs from Easter and give some of them a new life. These pumpkin music shakers are easy to make, super cute, and kids will love them.
by Family Focus Blog
Tin Can Pumpkins Craft
Here is a project that repurposes waste into pretty decorations. You can turn some empty tin cans into lovely little pumpkins with just a little creativity.
by Ann's Entitled Life
Easy Pine Cone Pumpkin Craft for Kids
Some crafts are simple, some have a small materials list, and some are pretty enough to decorate with. The best ones, like this pine cone pumpkin craft, do all three.
by Fireflies & Mudpies
Cupcake Liner Pumpkin Craft
This is such a simple craft that even preschoolers can handle it with a little help from adults. When they’re done, they will have a pumpkin wreath they can proudly hang on their bedroom door.
by Our Kid Things
Paper Plate Pumpkin Lacing Craft
This pumpkin craft is also a fun activity for kids. Make a paper plate pumpkin and a little paper mouse, and kids will love lacing yarn through it as the mouse eats his way in and out of the pumpkin.
by Kids Craft Room
More Ways to Have Fun with Pumpkins
Want to extend all this creative pumpkin fun with kids? Books, games, and cool accessories are the ways to go! Here are some of our top pumpkin-inspired resources:
Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie (Picture the Seasons)The Pumpkin BookToo Many PumpkinsThe Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin (The Holiday Hill Farm® Book Series)Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a GardenMagnetic Blocks-Build Mine Magnet World Pumpkin Edition Kids Games Toys for Boys Girls 3+ Years Old Magnetic STEM Construction Toys Ages 4-6 6-8 5-7 for Halloween Birthday GiftsGame Factory 646253 Pumpkin Punch, The Lightning-Fast Reaction Game for Friends and Family, Card Game, Board Game, from 6 Years480 Pcs Pumpkin Stickers for Kids Fall Thanksgiving Autumn Stickers Farmhouse Rustic Pumpkin Stickers Buffalo Plaid Pumpkins Stickers for Fall Thanksgiving Party Classroom Decor (Fresh Style)Whaline 1000Pcs Pumpkins Stickers for Kids Thanksgiving Fall Cute Pumpkins Stickers with Funny Expressions Cartoon Pumpkin Shape Adhesive Stickers for Autumn Thanksgiving Party Supplies, 8 Design
Make Craft Time Shine with Pumpkin Themes
Aren't these pumpkin crafts adorable? Our Inside a Pumpkin paper plate craft has been a huge hit here. And those pumpkin music shakers look like such fun! I love how you can use such simple supplies in different ways to make some of the best crafts featuring pumpkins.
Wishing you and your kids tons of fun with pumpkins!