Whether you’re planning a baby shower, birthday, or a simple get together with friends, a little pumpkin party theme is perfect for your fall celebrations. And if you want to make your party stand out from the rest, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve packed over 35 ideas into one awesome list to help you plan the perfect party, including everything from decorations, to food, to favors. So grab your party planner and your favorite pen, and get ready to get inspired.
When to Host a Pumpkin Themed Party
While fall doesn’t officially start until late September, you can host a pumpkin themed party anytime from early September through late November. Here are a few celebrations where this theme would work seamlessly:
- Baby showers
- First birthday parties
- Class parties
- Toddler play dates
Party Planning Tip: You’ll often find faux pumpkins and pumpkin decorations in stores by mid August, but if you’re holding out for real pumpkins, it’s best to wait until mid-September for your party.
Where to Host Your Pumpkin Party
My favorite place to host a party is always at home, but if that’s not an option, you might want to consider these spots:
- Find a local farm or orchard that rents out space for parties
- Check your county and state parks for rental options
- Rent a room or pavilion at your church
Don’t forget, fall is also prime hurricane season, so if you’re anywhere along the east coast, make sure to have an indoor backup plan.
Free Party Planner
To make your party planning even easier, I’ve got a free printable party planner you can download. It’s specifically designed for on-the-go people who need a simple system. Use it on your phone, or print it out to help keep track of their time as well as their budget.
Grab your free copy at the end of this post.
35+ Whimsical Little Pumpkin Party Ideas
Pumpkin Party Decorations
From DIY projects to store-bought items, we've got everything you need to create affordable and festive pumpkin party decorations.
Just remember, if you DIY, get started early so you won't be stressed at the last minute.
DIY Pumpkin Cupcake Toppers
One of the easiest to decorate for a pumpkin themed party is by making these adorable pumpkin cupcake toppers. Not only are they easy to make, but they add a sweet, personal touch that you can customize to match your party perfectly
DIY Yarn Pumpkins
Yarn Skein Pumpkins make adorable, simple decorations—no sewing or gluing. needed!
Paper Pumpkin Craft
Welcome your own little pumpkin with this easy to make adorable paper pumpkin decoration!
DIY Fabric Pumpkins
These cute fabric pumpkins are so easy to make, you don't even need to sew if you don't want to. Best of all, they're lightweight, and are safer decoration for little kids, since they're made completely out of soft materials.
Mini Pumpkin Floral Vase
A Mini Pumpkin Floral Vase is a great way to spruce up your table for any fall celebration, whether it's a baby shower or first birthday party. Not only is it simple to make, but it's also a very affordable way to add some fall flair to your decor.
Painted Pumpkin Mason Jars
Mason Jar Pumpkins make a cute, rustic addition to any baby shower or birthday party. Use them as a centerpiece, or to hold utensils, candy, or other party items. Plus, they can be reused year after year.
DIY Wooden Pumpkins
These cute pumpkins are easy enough to make in an afternoon, and can stay on your dining table as a fall centerpiece all season long.
Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin
Looking for a fun and whimsical way to greet your guests at the front door? Why not make a giant pink ice cream cone made with a pumpkin at the top? Your guests will be talking about it for years to come!
Painted Pumpkins
Buck traditional colors for your party and go with some pastel painted pumpkins instead! No one will miss orange and green with these charming pumpkins all over your party.
Homemade Hello Pumpkin Sign
An adorable hello pumpkin craft is perfect to welcome a new addition in a fall themed shower. Use it as a photo prop, as a wreath on your front door, or simply sitting around looking cute among all the other decor.
Pumpkin Party Food
From pumpkin pie truffles to cheese cracker pumpkin pies bites, these sweet and savory recipes are both adorable and delicious.
Looking for more variety? Check out our list of popular fall appetizers if you want more ideas, too!
Clementine Pumpkins
Looking for Halloween snack ideas that the kids will LOVE? We're sharing two versions of clementine pumpkins that are the perfect fruit snacks for toddlers, little kids, and big kids alike.
Pumpkin Pie Truffles with Cream Cheese
Yum! These easy pumpkin pie truffles with cream cheese are a perfectly sweet fall treat everyone in your family will love.
Easy Pumpkin Cupcake Toppers
These Easy Pumpkin Cupcake Toppers with a Surprising "Stem" are so easy to make. You can make the pumpkin with fondant or modeling chocolate and the stem is the fun addition of a fragrant whole clove.
Cheese & Cracker Pumpkin Pie Bites
How cute are these? Mini cheese and crackers that look just like tiny pieces of pumpkin pie...such a fun savory appetizer for a fall party.
Orange Sherbet Punch
This quick and easy orange sherbet punch recipe is perfect for your little pumpkin party! Just a few inexpensive ingredients come together to make this pumpkin themed party drink.
Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes
You don't have to be a master baker to make these adorable pumpkin cupcakes. In fact, the cupcakes you see here were made with the help of the kids...so you know they're easy enough for anyone to help out.
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Shaped Mini Bundt Cakes
Whether you add one of these mini pumpkin shaped bundt cakes to each place setting, or stack them up on a tiered tray, they're sure to be a show stopper.
Cinderella's Magical Pumpkin Pinatas
Alternatively, you can use your mini bundt pan to create these cute pumpkin shaped candies with a tasty surprise inside.
(It would be an adorable way to do a gender reveal too!)
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
The pumpkin cheese ball is an amazingly versatile recipe and a great show stopper on your cheese tray.
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are pretty much guaranteed to be a hit...especially when they're as adorable as these little pumpkin themed cookies.
Sugared Marshmallow Pumpkins
These cute sugared marshmallow pumpkins are so easy to make even the kids can help!
Cookie Dough Pumpkin Pops
Your guests will gobble up these cookie dough pumpkin pops! Best of all, it's gluten-free too, making it a great choice for guests with special dietary needs.
Easy Pumpkin Pretzels
A little sweet, a little salty, and perfectly adorable for your fall pumpkin themed parties, mini pumpkin pretzels only take 3 ingredients and about an hour to finish one batch.
Rice Krispie Pumpkins
Every kids favorite treat gets a pumpkin themed update with a little bit of food coloring, some frosting, and a pretzel stem.
Looking for more recipes with pumpkin as the star ingredient? Don't miss these 45 amazing pumpkin spice recipes. It has ideas for every meal from brunch through dessert!
Pumpkin Party Games and Crafts
Make sure your guests have plenty of fun with some pumpkin party games and activities.
From easy printables to fun crafts like pumpkin artwork, there's something here for everyone. So grab your supplies and get ready to have some fun!
Jack-O-Lantern Cardboard Pumpkins
Use recycled cardboard or cereal boxes to create a build-your-own jack-o'-lantern activity for kids at your party.
Edible Pumpkin Play Dough
Made with real pumpkin and spices, this simple play dough is safe for kids of all ages, and is allergy friendly too!
Mini Yarn Pumpkins
Yarn pumpkins can be made just for fun or make a tic tac toe board and use them as markers! Easy craft for Halloween or any fall get together.
Fist Bump Pumpkin Art
Why not create a little artwork with the kids at your party and turn their fist bump into the cutest little pumpkin patch!
Printable Fall Theme Gender Reveal Games
There's no easier way to get things started than with printable game, and this set of baby shower/gender reveal games has 16 easy options for you to choose from.
Pumpkin Sensory Bags
Celebrating a first birthday? Keep things fun and simple for the birthday boy or girl with these easy pumpkin sensory play bags. Best of all, you don't have to worry about a mess, either.
Pumpkin Coloring Pages
With designs for everyone from toddlers to adults, these printable pumpkin coloring pages are a must.
Pumpkin Party Favors
No party is complete without the perfect party favor. And with these creative ideas, your guests are sure to be impressed.
Pumpkin Slime Jars
This is the perfect way to package up simple homemade slime for your pumpkin party favors.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime
Or you can take your slime up a notch with pumpkin spice latte slime. Scented with pumpkin spice fragrance, and using a mixture of both fluffy and stretchy slime, your guests are going to love this gift.
Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa Bomb
Hot cocoa bombs are a fun favor for every age and stage. I just love the pumpkin spice twist with this recipe, especially with the pumpkin candy sitting on top.
Pumpkin Treat Bags for Preschool
Make these personalized photo treat bags for the little ones at your party, and you're guaranteed to be considered hostess of the year.
Inspiring Pumpkin Themed Parties
Want to see some real pumpkin parties in action? These parties are filled with gourd-geous ideas that you'll want to recreate!
Little Pumpkin First Birthday Party
With a combination of gold tones and soft pastels, this first birthday party is both sophisticated and sweet.
Fall Pumpkin Spice Party + Printables
Get some fun party ideas and decorate your party with free pumpkin themed printables in gorgeous watercolors.
Harvest Halloween Party for Toddlers (So Adorable!)
This DIY Halloween party for toddlers is filled with plenty of pumpkins and other simple, family-friendly decorations and food that you can easily recreate.
Hopefully you’ve come away from these ideas not only inspired, but feeling like you can definitely handle organizing and hosting the best little pumpkin themed party.
Don’t forget to grab your copy of our free party planner at the bottom of this post. It’s specifically designed to help keep track of both your time and your budget, so you won’t feel like a stressed mess by the time your party rolls around. Trust me, it’ll be a total life saver!
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