Pumpkin template — printable pumpkin outline
A round pumpkin outline with a curly stem, in exact sizes. Print, cut out and trace for Halloween crafts, fall bulletin boards and classroom pumpkins. Want faces to carve? See the pumpkin carving stencils.
Printing at the exact size
Each shape is drawn so its widest (or tallest) side is exactly the size you pick. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” or “100%” — not “Fit to page”. Small sizes fill the page with copies; large sizes print one per page. Shapes wider than the paper's printable area (for example an 8-inch circle on A4) print as a left and a right half on two pages: cut the first half along the dashed line, lay it on the dashed line of the second page and tape.
Pumpkin template ideas
- Paper jack-o'-lanterns: trace on orange paper, cut out and glue on black triangle eyes
- Pumpkin patch bulletin board: one 6-inch pumpkin per student with their name
- Gratitude pumpkins for Thanksgiving: write a thankful note on each
- Pumpkin garland: 3-inch pumpkins strung on yarn
- Felt pumpkins and sewing patterns for fall decorations
Carving a real pumpkin? Print one of the free pumpkin carving stencils, tape it on and poke along the lines — or color one of the pumpkin coloring pages while the candle burns.
More templates: circle template, star template, heart template, square template, triangle template, american flag template and the fall leaves template.
Frequently asked questions
What size pumpkin template should I use for kids' crafts?
For a paper jack-o'-lantern on a sheet of Letter or A4 paper, use 6 inches (15 cm). For garlands and name tags, 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) is enough.
Is this a pumpkin carving stencil?
No — this is a plain outline for paper crafts. For faces and shapes to carve into a real pumpkin, use the pumpkin carving stencils page.
Are these templates free for classroom use?
Yes — print as many copies as you like for home, classroom or library use. No sign-up, no watermark.