Pumpkin Activities

Pumpkins are a traditional decoration during the autumn. They are a common sight decorating the fronts of peoples houses for Halloween, and most are decorated or carved to make brilliant designs and creative creatures. They are also popular Thanksgiving decorations. No matter what holiday or reason you have for celebrating with pumpkins, these resources will certainly inspire you.

Start out by browsing through these special features:

• Pumpkin Carving Patterns
  Here is a collection of pumpkin carving patterns you can download and use to make your own jack-o-lanterns. If you prefer, you can use them as a pattern to paint a pumpkin instead of carving one.

• How to Make Pumpkins
  Create a variety of pumpkin craft using everything from mason jars to paper bags! These are great for decorating, gifts, kids, and much more.

• Creative Pumpkin Books
  Here are some great books that will help you carve or decorate your Halloween pumpkins.

• Photo Gallery
  Browse through this index all of the pictures of the carved and decorated pumpkins that have been posted.

• Share Your Design
  After you carve or decorate your pumpkin, take a moment to snap a picture of it and then submit it to be published in this Pumpkin photo gallery. It is never too late to send in your pictures; we take pumpkin submissions year rounds.

• Creative Recipes
  This recipe collection includes recipes for making your own pumpkin seed recipes, a fun pumpkin treat holder, and more.

• Pumpkin Games
  Browse through this collection of fun pumpkin-themed games you can make and play.

If you still want to see more holiday ideas after you are done exploring these, check out this index of Halloween projects or this collection of Thanksgiving crafts.