Halloween Party Ideas

Recipes, decorations, parties, pumpkins, and more! Find all our spookiest ideas to plan your Halloween party this season.

31 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Ideas

Get your carving tools out, because we have 31 ways—from spooky to elegant to jolly—to make your house Halloween ready.

Article by Amy Bickers

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Pumpkin Cooler

For a hit at your next party, trade fire for ice as your pumpkin filling of choice. Cut the top from a large, wide pumpkin with a serrated knife, and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Line the bottom and sides of the pumpkin with a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Fill the bag with ice and assorted beverages.

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For a tasty treat to accompany your cooler, rinse the seeds, and pat dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. dried ground thyme, and 11/2 tsp. kosher salt. Place in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until toasted.