20 Incredible Pumpkin Carving Templates

It’s that time of year again for you to impress your neighbors with your pumpkin carving skills. If you aren’t exactly a pro at pumpkin carving, I’m here to help. Spoiler alert: most of those amazing jack-o-lanterns you see are probably using an incredible pumpkin carving template!
Searching for pumpkin carving inspiration? Whether you love cute emojis, classic witches, or go crazy for Legos, there’s something for everyone in this list of incredible pumpkin carving templates.
Almost all of these are great for beginners. Scroll through some of my favorite pumpkin carving template designs below. All you need is a printer to get started on your best Halloween pumpkin ever!
20 Incredible Pumpkin Carving Templates
Frankenstein

We have to start with a classic, and Mary Shelley’s iconic monster does not disappoint. Download the template here from Better Homes & Gardens.
Cute Candy Corn

What’s Halloween without the classic sugary treat? Grab the template over Free Fun Halloween.
Vampire Pac-Man

This has to be one of my new favorite designs. Get the template from Woo Jr. here.
Witch

Every porch needs a good witch pumpkin! This basic one is sure to pop at night. Download it here from HGTV.
Storm Trooper

With tons of Star Wars characters to choose from, there’s sure to be a great Halloween pumpkin carving template your kids will love. Get it from Star Wars here.
Dinosaur

Any Jurassic Park fans? This simple dinosaur is perfect. Download for free at pumpkinpile.com.
Tiger

Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! You know this tiger pumpkin carving template is the perfect addition to your wild 2020. Download this pumpkin carving template over at SpookMaster.
EEK!

This simple carving template will still pack a punch on your porch! Get this easy template from Free Fun Halloween.
Jack Skellington

Nightmare Before Christmas is the perfect theme for your creepy-cool carving. Grab the template from Casey Henson by clicking here.
Elmo

If you have little ones at home, everyone’s favorite preschool monster is sure to be a hit by using this cool template from Sweet Happy Life.
Olaf

Frozen 2 seems to be always on in our house, so celebrate with an Olaf pumpkin. Grab the template from Disney here.
Magnificent Minifig

Everything is awesome! Perfect for any Lego-crazy kid, get this simple design from Think Geek.
Classic Witch

Go the more traditional route with this classic carving, featuring the spooky silhouettes of a witch and her bat friend. Get the template from Home Life Weekly here.
Emoji

Say it with an emoji this Halloween. Download the template over at DLTK.
Simple Spider

What’s Halloween without a few spider friends dropping in? This template is perfect for beginners. Click here to grab the pdf.
Wonder Woman

This classic superhero logo is the perfect addition to your porch. Grab the download from the Stencil Gallery.
Candy Carving

With this candy arrow, no trick-or-treaters will miss your house. Grab the download from HGTV by clicking here.
Light the Way

For a different take, try this creative candelabra design. You can print it out over at HGTV.
Pirate Pumpkin

Arrgh! A pirate pumpkin is perfect for Halloween night. Download the design over at Pumpkin Pile.
Mummy

Mummy’s remain such a classic Halloween design! Download the printable from HGTV here.Â
Scarecrow

This creepy scarecrow is a fun new take on your regular spooky designs! Get the free printable from HGTV here.
In need of costume inspiration? Be sure to also check out Fun Matching Family Halloween Costumes and 20 Halloween Costumes for Brothers.

Oh how Super Fun!! I might have to snag one of these! Thanks for sharing!