so when you have younger children it's hard to include them in on some of the fall fun. such as pumpkin carving . I recently recieved some chalk markers for review #chalktastic. chalk tasting markers. they are available on amazon. cone with many fun colors at a good price. they work well and don't stain . so since your toddler or child can't help pumpkin carving here's an idea. buy some call marlers and mini pumpkins that they can draw on and decorate while you carve the bigger pumpkins. it's a nice way to occupy them while you carve and keep them included in the traditional fall festivities.
option #2 is pumpkin props. drill a hole or make a slit and allow the child to insert the props and create the pumpkin of their choice. it's safe too big important issue in certain pumpkin activities.
another fun thing is chalk board to draw in theme and you can all join in on the fun.
last but not least the classic home crafts we did hand ghosts. smaller children can't uses scissors but it leaves a chance for older siblings to help. we purchased a bag of googly eyes at dollar tree and boom ghost for everyone. waa alot of fun too. my kids liked having their hands traced. hope you enjoyed these ideas and if you had any of your own that you tried let me know I love hearing and seeing what others do