25 Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween 2025

Pumpkin carving is a Halloween tradition that never gets old—and every year, it’s a chance to get even more creative. Whether you’re a carving pro or picking up a knife for the first time, there’s a pumpkin design that’ll make your porch pop and your neighbors stop and stare.

Classic jack-o’-lantern faces are always fun, but why not take it up a notch this year? Try spooky silhouettes like haunted houses, witches flying across a moon, or ghostly trees with gnarled branches. Prefer something a little cuter? Carve cats, owls, or bats with big round eyes. Add tea lights or LED candles inside to make them glow eerily after dark.

Don’t want to carve at all? Go for no-carve designs using paint, glitter, or stencils. Add lace patterns, Day of the Dead skulls, or even your favorite movie characters. For an extra spooky effect, stack different-sized pumpkins or carve multiple pumpkins into a themed display.

Get your tools ready and let your creativity run wild—because nothing says Halloween quite like a glowing pumpkin on your doorstep!