
Dream a Little Bigger
Melted Crayon Pumpkin, Photo Credit: Dream a Little Bigger
Let’s face it, Halloween as a parent can be all tricks and no treats. Between coordinating schedules to take your children trick-or-treating, parties and providing snacks for little ghosts and goblins, it can be a lot! And let’s not get started on the costumes. Never fear, we’ve got you covered with easy, no carve pumpkins to make your holiday a bit more festive.
Painted Pumpkin Donuts
Start your day off with this fun donut craft. Your kids will love the treat of painting in the morning and would be made even better served alongside actual donuts!
Get the tutorial at Be the Best Nanny.
Glow in the Dark Pumpkins
Light up the night with these easy, painted glow-in-the-dark pumpkins that all ages will enjoy! Your porch will be the talk of the town with these on your front steps.
Get the tutorial at SoCraftastic.
Olaf Pumpkin
You will be able to “let go” of your responsibilities and have some fun with this Olaf painted pumpkin in anticipation for "Frozen 2" coming out in November.
Get the tutorial at Crafty Morning.
Bewitching Pumpkins
Do you want to make a pumpkin snowman? Your kids will love concocting these bewitching pumpkins made with mini pumpkins.
Get the tutorial at Create Craft Love.
Magical Unicorn Pumpkin
Make it a magical day with this unicorn painting kit that’s sure to fill your Halloween with sunshine and rainbows. A total parenting win!
Get the kit at World Market.

World Market
Photo courtesy of World Market
Woodland Creature No-Carve Pumpkin
The easiest (and arguably cutest) of the bunch, this no-carve raccoon is a craft that is perfect for making with preschoolers.
Get the tutorial at Simple As That.
Spider Web Pumpkins
There’s nothing spooky about these spider web pumpkins, easily made with twine and plastic spiders.
Get the tutorial at Woman's Day.
Melted Crayon Pumpkin
A super easy craft to execute and a great way to get rid of all those broken crayons laying around your house.
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
DIY Pun-Kins
If you are one of the lucky ones whose kids have their own plans, pour yourself a glass of wine and get to DIYing! The possibilities for puns are endless, so go crazy.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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