Take a look at my other entertainmentarticles, so you can keep up with the latest TV, movie and book news. Use your free printable dinosaur stencil at Halloween to make a stegosaurus pumpkin stencil, to decorate your child’s bedroom or playroom. Popular dinosaurs include Triceratops, T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Velociraptor, Pterodactyl, Ankylosaurus, and more!

Work slowly and take your time to ensure you accidentally not remove any important parts of the design that you want to keep. Kids Activities, Wendy loves creating crafts, activities and printables that help teachers educate and give parents creative ways to spend time with their children. I did suggest we paint some pumpkins bright green and add some pretty dinosaur stickers but this is not going to cut it for him! No matter which you choose, this list has tons of ideas that will make you happy to see on your porch. Not only will you have a spooky pumpkin on your hands, but you’ll also get to teach your little ones about some of the most famous dinosaurs.

I would rate these as quite difficult but they are not as tricky as those featured in my advanced pumpkin carving templates. Disney started with Mickey and Minnie, but you can't forget beloved characters like Winnie the Pooh, Bambi, or Tinkerbell! I love that they are now part of the Disney empire and the ideas below include favorites like Yoda, Darth Vader, and even the always adorable Ewok.

Pumpkin carving can be messy, so make sure you have some wipes or paper towels handy to clean up any spills. Make sure to angle the knife inward so the top won’t fall into the pumpkin when you’re finished carving. Note - if your kids want to carve pumpkins with you but you are afraid of using knives with young children, you can easily partially cut through the pumpkin and let them use a plastic spoon to scoop out the seeds and knock out the pumpkin pieces.Let everyone choose their own pumpkin, and then help them get started carving it according to their chosen pattern. You might also like our Dinosaur Activity Worksheets or check out more easy pumpkin carving ideas from our archive collection. Carving a pumpkin can be a fun and exciting activity, especially when you add a dinosaur twist to it. Choose your favorite Avenger or even villain from this list and create a whole new world of fun on your porch with Marvel themed pumpkins this year! I remember fondly my childhood years of watching the Muppets and the various movies back in the 1980's and 1990's, but they are truly timeless characters.