50 Pumpkin Activities Kids Will LOVE for PreK-12

One of our favorites is the chemical reaction pumpkin patch activity because it uses common household materials and is fun twist on a popular chemical reaction activity.
Another of our popular pumpkin activities is the Pumpkin Candy Experiment. Plus, it’s a good way to get rid of the sugar without eating it!
If you have a middle or high school student, there are several pumpkin activities below just for the higher grade levels. These include the Cooking Chemistry activity from Carolina Biological and the Parachuting Pumpkins activity from the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
50 Pumpkin Activities For Kids – PreK- 12 Grade
For middle and high school, try testing pumpkin for vitamin C or extracting DNA from a pumpkin.
Another of our popular pumpkin activities is the Pumpkin Candy Experiment. Plus, it’s a good way to get rid of the sugar without eating it!
If you have a middle or high school student, there are several pumpkin activities below just for the higher grade levels. These include the Cooking Chemistry activity from Carolina Biological and the Parachuting Pumpkins activity from the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
50 Pumpkin Activities For Kids – PreK- 12 Grade
There are so many creative ways to study pumpkins and to use pumpkin activities as an educational tool. Below we have listed chemistry, STEM, and even art pumpkin activities for a variety of ages and grade levels.
One of our favorites is the chemical reaction pumpkin patch activity because it uses common household materials and is fun twist on a popular chemical reaction activity.
For middle and high school, try testing pumpkin for vitamin C or extracting DNA from a pumpkin. These are linked at the top of the list below.
Another of our popular pumpkin activities is the Pumpkin Candy Experiment. Plus, it’s a good way to get rid of the sugar without eating it!
If you have a middle or high school student, there are several pumpkin activities below just for the higher grade levels. These include the Cooking Chemistry activity from Carolina Biological and the Parachuting Pumpkins activity from the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
50 Pumpkin Activities For Kids – PreK- 12 Grade
Testing for Vitamin C with Iodine (and using titration) using pumpkins, squash, lemons, and more!
Puffy Paint Pumpkin & Slime – This is not only a sensory delight for young children, but middle and high school students will learn about polymers and cross-linking molecules.
The Homeschool Scientist – One of our favorite pumpkin activities – Chemical Reaction Pumpkin Patch – Chemistry and color mixing fun!
The Homeschool Scientist – Pumpkin Candy Experiment
Hip Homeschool Moms – Pumpkin Pointillism
(Middle and High School) National Inventors Hall of Fame – Parachuting Pumpkins
Pink Stripey Socks – No-Carve Preschool Pumpkins
Mess For Less – Scented Shaving Cream Pumpkin Pie
Mom Inspired Life – Pumpkin Sensory Bin
Buggy and Buddy – Texture Pumpkin Art
Fun a Day – Pumpkin Math and Engineering Challenge
The Joys of Boys – Gratitude Pumpkins
Craftulate – Fine Motor Jello Pumpkin Hunt
Pre-K Pages – Pumpkin Science Exploration
Glued to My Crafts – Fun Pumpkin Painting
Gift of Curiosity – Easy Fall Math – Pumpkin Circumference
Toddler Approved – Pumpkin Sun Catchers
Frugal Mom Eh – Pumpkin Apple Stamps
Things to Share and Remember – Square Pumpkin Craft
The Simple Parent – Paper Plate Pumpkin
A Night Owl Blog – Pumpkin Pie Kids Craft
Pleasantest Thing – Pumpkin Memory Game
Glued to My Crafts – Yarn Pumpkin Kids Craft
Mom Inspired Life – Pounding Pumpkins – Alphabet Activity
Buggy and Buddy – Pumpkin Patch Sensory Play
Gift of Curiosity – Describe a Pumpkin Using All Five Senses
The Homespun Hydrangea – Five Little Pumpkins Activity
30 Additional Pumpkin STEM Activities – TheHomeschoolScientist