Pumpkins are the best. There are so many ways to use them during Autumn, from yummy recipes to fun decorating ideas. Let your kids get in on the pumpkin fun with all of these simple pumpkin themed craft ideas that you can make together.
We have put together a bumper list of Pumpkin crafts for kids.
Some of these use real pumpkins, others just use pumpkin colours and shapes to create your own cute pumpkin out of other materials.
From sun catchers to painting projects or crafts to practice cutting skills, there’s something here to keep your little one busy and excited for the Autumn season!
Click on each of the links to get the directions for all of the craft of your choice.
Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
Check the tutorial for each of these easy pumpkin crafts for kids, suitable for preschool children and even toddlers. Kids of all ages can have crafty fun making their own pumpkin pictures, pumpkin art and pumpkin decorations this Autumn.
Each pumpkin activity below is different so you're sure to find the perfect craft to do today!
Paint pumpkin seeds and use our free printable template to create this Autumnal pumpkin picture with the kids.
Using real pumpkin seeds adds a fun sensory element, and gives your picture a really cool 3d texture!
This one is great for kids of all ages, even toddlers can have a good go at this easy craft.
This pumpkin turkey is ideal for a thanksgiving decoration.
It is super cute for a centerpiece, or as a kid made fall decor inside or outside of the house.
Catch some of the beautiful Autumn sunlight streaming through the windows with this seasonal sun catcher craft.
For this idea, we used empty yoghurt lids and tissue paper to create some super easy sun catchers to hang up in the house, and made some apples along with the pumpkins.
This pumpkin craft will bring back childhood memories of hours spent watching Sesame Street.
This pumpkin carving craft is a fun and easy way to carve your pumpkin for Halloween.
Paper plate crafts are one of the easiest, and classic crafts you can do for all kinds of themes.
Making your own paper plate pumpkin is fun and easy for preschoolers and toddlers.
For this craft, we also included a book to go alongside. Pumpkins Pumpkins everywhere is a cute rhyming picture book that my younger kids loved!
This Pikachu pumpkin was one of our favorite no carve pumpkin decorating ideas.
It is so easy, and if your kids are fans of Pokemon they are going to love it!
This 2d yarn pumpkin is easy and fun for young children to make. It also gives a great opportunity to practice scissor skills, cutting the pieces of yarn, which is great for building up hand strength and fine motor skills.
This pumpkin craft is made from glitter painted pasta shapes, so much fun for little ones to put together and a great idea for Fall in your preschool class.
These adorable 3d Pumpkin crafts are made from upcycled socks, to create a soft and friendly pumpkin.
Create your own jack-o-lantern luminary with this easy mason jar craft for Halloween.
The pumpkin jack-o-lantern looks so effective lighting up the dark October nights!
Help your child learn his or her name with this fun and educational pumpkin name activity.
Getting familiar with all of the letters of their name, and how to spell their name is an important skill for preschool.
Strengthen up little hands and build those scissor skills with this pumpkin paper craft which is all about cutting.
3d strips of paper come together to create this really cool 3d pumpkin effect.
Use kool aid to dye your pumpkin pictures for a really cool result
Make your own handprint pumpkin patch with this cute idea.
Handprint crafts are great to create keepsakes or something really personalised with little ones.
Toddlers will have fun ripping paper and putting together this simple pumpkin suncatcher this Autumn
These pumpkin mummies are perfect for Halloween, for a spooky and easy way to decorate a whole bunch of pumpkins for your Halloween display, or for a Halloween party.
This pom pom painted pumpkin patch from Glued to My Crafts is absolutely adorable!
Give your little one some ribbons, buttons and decorations and let them get to work decorating a blank pumpkin shape.
Always supervise toddlers when handling buttons, to avoid choking
These stained glass pumpkins with glitter came out so cute!
The classic toilet paper roll lantern is transformed into a pumpkin jack-o-lantern with this cute and easy craft
This simple idea is so easy and effective and can create an adorable pumpkin decoration for your garden.
Use little thumbprints to create a painted pumpkin patch with this pumpkin activity idea from crafty morning.
Melting crayons is a great way to create some really vibrant colors for your Pumpkin decoration, and is something exciting for kids to explore.
This craft is a lot of fun for older kids to have a go with.
Make your own pumpkin stamp using a toilet paper roll or cardboard tube.
Coffee filters are lots of fun to craft with because of the cool way they absorb colors. Use them to create your own pumpkin craft with the kids.
Children can make their very own pumpkin magnet using orange painted craft sticks with this cute pumpkin craft idea
Don't forget about the pumpkin pie! This fun craft is a great way to celebrate your favorite Fall treat
This pink puppy pumpkin is so adorable with a sparkly crown.
I know my daughter would love this one!
Using different materials and tools to paint with is a great way to mix things up and keep art interesting for kids.
This craft involves painting your own pumpkin using a loofah.
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More Autumn Fall Crafts for Kids
Want even more Autumn ideas and easy seasonal crafts for kids? Try these! We have so many simple crafts for kids and free printables here on In The Playroom, for you all to enjoy.
Autumn Playdough and Cloud Dough
Free Printable Autumn Fall Writing Prompts for Kids
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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Lots of great ideas for Autumnal activities. Will pin some of this for nursery.
There are so many great ideas here! My son is obsessed with pumpkins right now. We’ll have to make a few.