100 Things to Do at a Pumpkin Festival (That’ll Fill Your Fall With Magic!)

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76. Try pumpkin-spiced ice cream or gelato

Cold meets spice—blend of chilly sweetness with autumn warmth.

77. Compete in a “pumpkin carry relay”

Team up, carry pumpkins across short dashes—fun, frantic, and full of harvest laughter.

78. Strum a pumpkin‑decorated guitar or ukulele station

Play a tune beside the pumpkins—musical memories take root.

79. Try pumpkin-infused olive oil or vinegar tastings

Savory pantry staples with a twist—that she’s planning meals already…

80. Decorate a pumpkin-themed notebook or journal

Cover it in stickers or paint—it’ll be your fall dream diary companion.

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81. Attend a pumpkin pie bake-off showcase

Taste or judge—flaky crusts, spiced fillings, and mouthwatering slices everywhere.

82. Sample pumpkin soup in a bread bowl

Warm, hearty, rustic—and perfect wrapped inside your hands like a hug.

83. Make a fall leaf-pressed bookmark with pumpkin art

Craft meets practical—press leaves, draw tiny pumpkins, and keep your reading cozy.

84. Try pumpkin hummus with dippers

(Hey, I might’ve whispered it earlier—okay, but it’s just that good I had to include it twice!)

85. Take a pumpkin-printed tote-home as a souvenir

Reusable, seasonal, or gift-worthy—harvest charms in fabric form.

86. Watch a pumpkin seed spitting contest

Who can spit the seed the farthest? Silly, supremely fall, and so much laughter.

87. Attend a fall-themed dance or square-dance bar

Twirl, stomp, pumpkin-music partnered fun—feet moving with harvest rhythms.

88. Try a pumpkin latte float

Espresso meets ice cream meets pumpkin—frosty, foamy, fabulous.

89. Learn to make a rustic pumpkin bird feeder

Cut, hollow, fill with seeds—feathered friends will feast while you enjoy autumn air.

90. Create a mini pumpkin fairy garden

Tiny figurines, moss, minis—pumpkins become magical dwellings.

91. Visit a booth selling pumpkin-spiced lotions or balms

Scent, softness, and a touch of harvest for your skin.

92. Pose with a “giant pumpkin throne”

Yes, a seat made of—or shaped like—a monstrous pumpkin throne. Insta-magic.

93. Enjoy live pumpkin-themed storytelling by lantern light

Evening hush, pumpkins glowing—stories shimmer in the glow of autumn night.

94. Shop for artisan pumpkin‑patterned jewelry

Leaf-shaped earrings, pumpkin charms—tiny treasures with rustic elegance.

95. Try pumpkin pretzels with cinnamon sugar

Twisted, sweet, and perfectly pumpkin-time tasty.

96. Join a pumpkin-themed scavenger hunt using clues and riddles

Find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and giggle your way through the festival.

97. Make a fall leaf rubbing with pumpkin designs

Leaf veins, crayon, paper—add pumpkin silhouettes to your autumn art sheet.

98. Try pumpkin-flavored marshmallows

Toast them, sip them—pillowy, sweet with a hint of spice.

99. Visit a sunset pumpkin lantern walk at dusk

Soft light, glowing pumpkins lining pathways—it’s the perfect peaceful end.

100. Bring your favorite pumpkin home, roast it, and plan next year’s festival dreams

Finish your day with creativity, warmth, and the promise of next fall’s adventures.

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I hope you feel wrapped in the magic of fall and the joy of pumpkins after discovering all these ways to dive into festival fun. Here’s to cozy moments, crafted memories, and the sweetest harvest of your heart.

Kisses, Juhh!

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