To save this word, you’ll need to log in. Hosting a fall fair for kids — complete with face painting and pumpkin decorating — at Vogel Alcove, a Dallas organization providing services for homeless children and families. The street fair hosts an pumpkin goddess dressing of activities, including a 5K run, local merchants, live entertainment, costume and pumpkin-carving contests and a costume parade.

Jenna Watson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. This kid-friendly Halloween bash features trick-or-treating around Tower City, pumpkin-carving demonstrations, giveaways, costume contests, character appearances, dancing and more. In one quick snip, her pumpkin-hued ends were gone. Boo at the Zoo, a walking event with family-friendly activities including pumpkin-carving demonstrations, a Trick-or-Treat Trail and more Oct. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. In addition, there will be a touch-a-truck station where kids can see the inside of various vehicles, and there will also be pumpkin decorating, candy, prizes and a costume contest held each hour. Looking for more Halloween pumpkin decorating inspiration?