Looking for a fun, no-carve Halloween activity for your kids or classroom? This free printable Disguise a Pumpkin template set lets children color, cut out, and glue silly disguises onto their own pumpkin — no knives, no mess, just pure creative fun!
The Disguise a Pumpkin project is a beloved fall tradition in preschools and elementary classrooms. Each child gets a pumpkin template and a set of disguise pieces, then designs their own character. Our free 9-page printable pack includes 2 blank pumpkin templates and 6 disguise sets: Superhero, Pirate, Princess, Monster, Owl, and Kitty — 18 cut-and-paste pieces in total.
What’s Inside the Free Printable Pack
- 2 blank pumpkin templates (large and medium) — colorable outlines kids decorate first
- Superhero disguise: mask, emblem, and cape
- Pirate disguise: pirate hat, eye patch, and beard
- Princess disguise: crown, jewel, and magic wand
- Monster disguise: horns, spooky eyes, and fangs
- Owl disguise: ears, big owl eyes, and beak
- Kitty disguise: cat ears, whiskers with nose, and bow
How to Use These Pumpkin Templates
- Step 1: Print the pumpkin template page and let each child color their pumpkin orange (or any wild color they like!).
- Step 2: Choose a disguise set, color the pieces, and carefully cut them out along the dashed lines.
- Step 3: Glue the disguise pieces onto the pumpkin. Add extra details with crayons or stickers.
- Step 4: Display! Hang finished pumpkins on a classroom bulletin board or the fridge at home.
Teacher tip: Turn it into a writing activity — after disguising their pumpkin, students write a short story about their character. It pairs perfectly with fall creative-writing lessons.
Perfect For
- Halloween classroom parties and art centers
- Preschool and kindergarten fall units
- Thanksgiving “turkey in disguise” alternative projects
- Rainy-day family craft time
- Library story-time companion activity
Unlike paid template sets, our Disguise a Pumpkin printable is 100% free — the complete 9-page set, no sign-up, no watermark, free for personal and classroom use.
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What is the Disguise a Pumpkin project?
The Disguise a Pumpkin project is a popular fall classroom activity where children decorate a paper pumpkin template with a creative disguise — like a superhero, pirate, or princess — using colorable cut-and-paste pieces. It’s a safe, no-carve alternative to pumpkin carving for young kids.
What ages is this printable best for?
These disguise-a-pumpkin templates are ideal for preschool through 3rd grade (ages 3–9). Younger children may need help cutting, while older kids can add their own drawn details and turn it into a writing project.
Is this printable really free?
Yes! The complete 9-page Disguise a Pumpkin template set is 100% free to download and print, with no sign-up required. It’s free for personal and single-classroom use.