Get inspired by the most Creative Halloween Pumpkins ever! Whether you enjoy carving or painting pumpkins, you’ll love these inspiring ideas for your Halloween Pumpkins. Disney themed pumpkins, Nightmare Before Christmas, animals and more.

Most Creative Painted Halloween Pumpkins
We love finding new ideas for Halloween Pumpkins and happy to share some of the most creative pumpkins that we have ever seen!
Bring on the fall weather, because I’m ready for some comfort food and a trip to a pumpkin patch so I can start decorating!
After finding all of these cute pumpkin ideas, I’m not sure which ones we’ll make first. We’re really loving the pumpkin full of kittens, and I know my daughter will pick that one for sure!
Whether you enjoy carving or painting best, you’ll love these inspiring ideas for your Halloween Pumpkins.

20 Best Ever Painted Halloween Pumpkins
Enjoy some of the most Creative Halloween Pumpkins we’ve ever seen! I hope you enjoy these fun Halloween pumpkin ideas as much as we do. You’re sure to get into the Halloween spirit after scrolling through these fun pumpkin craft ideas.
Minnie Mouse Pumpkin
One of my all time favorite Halloween creations is our Minnie Mouse pumpkin. If you love Disney, get the directions for this easy pumpkin–> here.
Halloween Witch Pumpkin
My Halloween Witch Pumpkin was a big hit. I need to make her again soon! Get step-by-step directions –> here.
Pumpkin Full of Kittens
A Pumpkin full of Kittens is exactly what my daughter ordered. I can bet you money this is the one she’ll want to make this Halloween!

Cookie Monster Halloween Painted Pumpkin
Who can resist this Cookie Monster pumpkin?

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What you’ll need to make a Cookie Monster Halloween Pumpkin:
Along with a pumpkin and sharpie, we recommend using realistic fake chocolate chip cookies. This way you can place your cookie outdoors and bring out your Cookie Monster pumpkin each year!
Easy Owl Pumpkin
What a fantastic owl carving! We love this Halloween pumpkin idea which is a mix of painted and carved pumpkin.

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Apple Pumpkin
An Apple Core pumpkin is so creative!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pumpkin
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pumpkin could save the day!

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Caramel Apple Painted Pumpkin
Make a Caramel Apple Painted Pumpkin for a sweet centerpiece!

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Chicken Pumpkins
Want to carve a chicken pumpkin? These hen and baby chick pumpkins are adorable!

Nightmare Before Christmas Stacked Halloween Pumpkin
This Sally, Jack Skeleton and Oogie Boogie stacked pumpkin is so adorable! We love the Zero star at the top. So cute!

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Despicable Me – Gru with Minions Halloween Pumpkins
These Despicable Me painted pumpkins are so adorable! To make your Minion glasses, use Mason Jar Lids. We also love Gru’s Hat. These pumpkins are so easy and fun!

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Disney Frozen Olaf Pumpkin
A headless Olaf pumpkin could work for both a Disney themed Halloween and Christmas! Isn’t he so cute?

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What you’ll need to make an Olaf Halloween pumpkin:
To make this Olaf pumpkin, we suggest using faux white pumpkins to make this a quick and easy craft project.
Cinderella Halloween Pumpkin
Disney princess fans will love this adorable Cinderella Halloween pumpkin!

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Hot Air Balloon Pumpkin
This creative Hot Air Balloon halloween pumpkin is adorable!

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How to make a Hot Air Balloon Halloween Pumpkin:
- Use a frame from the inside of a lampshade. –> Find one here.
- Turn the frame upside down and place inside of a small basket.
- Place a painted pumpkin into the lampshade.
- Use a Tea light and wire holder as the flame.–> Find one here
Monster’s Inc Mike Wazowski Pumpkin
Monster’s Inc is one of our favorite Disney Pixar films and Mike Wazowski is the best!

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M&M Candy Pumpkins
These cute M&M Candy Pumpkins are extra sweet and perfect if you love these candies!

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Want more Halloween Pumpkin Ideas?
Check out these –> creative painted pumpkins.
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- Felt Flower Halloween Wreath
- 10 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas
- DIY Disney Snow White Poison Apple Purse
- Witch Halloween Party Ideas
- Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board
- DIY Pumpkin Planter
- Mickey Mouse Halloween Cookies
- DIY Mini Pumpkin Succulent Centerpieces

Originally published September 13, 2016, updated 2024.
Cookie Monster is so cute! The kids in the neighborhood will love it—and it looks easy enough for me to make!