Halloween
87-Dot Halloween Pumpkin Dot to Dot — Free Printable for Kids
Connect 87 numbered dots around a cheerful jack-o'-lantern, leafy stem, and curling pumpkin vines. This Halloween dot to dot printable gives kids engaging practice with number sequencing, visual tracking, concentration, and pencil control.
Difficulty
Hard
Fun fact: A single carving pumpkin can hold hundreds of flat white seeds, and every one of them could grow a whole new sprawling vine.
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Ages 6–9 — Hard
How to Complete the 87-Dot Halloween Pumpkin Dot to Dot
This cheerful jack-o'-lantern is ready to grow into view. Start at dot 1 near the pumpkin's center, follow every number in order around the large shapes and curling vines, and finish at dot 87 along the lower-left curve.
1–18 — Center Curve and Pumpkin Opening
Begin at dot 1 and connect through dot 18 around the large center curve and the upper edge of the rounded opening. Check each number before crossing the tighter turns.
Fun fact!
Pumpkins develop from flowers, so botanists classify them as fruits rather than vegetables.
Pumpkins develop from flowers, so botanists classify them as fruits rather than vegetables.
19–36 — Lower Opening and Right Side
Follow dots 19 through 36 around the lower curve of the opening and toward the pumpkin's right side. Use smooth pencil strokes across the wider gaps.
Fun fact!
A pumpkin's hollow center contains seeds attached to soft, stringy pulp.
A pumpkin's hollow center contains seeds attached to soft, stringy pulp.
37–54 — Right Edge and Curly Stem
Continue from dot 37 to dot 54 up the right edge and across the decorative curl near the stem. Slow down as the path changes direction near the top.
Fun fact!
Young pumpkin tendrils curl around nearby objects and help steady the spreading vine.
Young pumpkin tendrils curl around nearby objects and help steady the spreading vine.
55–72 — Leaves and Upper-Left Curve
Trace dots 55 through 72 around the leafy stem, then down the pumpkin's upper-left side. Keep the short leaf turns neat and the outer curve rounded.
Fun fact!
Pumpkin leaves are broad and slightly rough, helping the plant capture plenty of sunlight.
Pumpkin leaves are broad and slightly rough, helping the plant capture plenty of sunlight.
73–87 — Left Vine and Final Base
Finish with dots 73 through 87 along the left-side vine and across the lower curve. The final connection completes the Halloween pumpkin composition.
Fun fact!
Jack-o'-lanterns are traditionally carved with simple faces so their expressions glow clearly when lit from inside.
Jack-o'-lanterns are traditionally carved with simple faces so their expressions glow clearly when lit from inside.
Your Halloween pumpkin is complete! Color it bright orange, shade the leaves green or autumn gold, and add a moonlit background. Explore more Halloween dot to dot printables for another seasonal puzzle.
Coloring Guide
Classic Jack-o'-Lantern
Orange, green, brown, and black create a familiar Halloween pumpkin.
- 1–18 (Center Curve and Opening): Crayola Orange — Orange gives the pumpkin its classic ripe color.
- 19–36 (Lower Opening and Right Side): Crayola Mango Tango — A second orange adds warm dimension.
- 37–54 (Right Edge and Stem): Crayola Brown — Brown gives the stem an earthy finish.
- 55–72 (Leaves and Upper-Left Curve): Crayola Forest Green — Green keeps the pumpkin leaves lively.
- 73–87 (Left Vine and Base): Crayola Black — Black adds a crisp Halloween accent.
Autumn Harvest
Warm harvest colors make the pumpkin look ready for an October patch.
- 1–18 (Center Curve and Opening): Crayola Red Orange — Red orange brings rich harvest warmth.
- 19–36 (Lower Opening and Right Side): Crayola Golden Yellow — Golden yellow suggests warm autumn light.
- 37–54 (Right Edge and Stem): Crayola Chestnut — Chestnut makes the stem look sturdy.
- 55–72 (Leaves and Upper-Left Curve): Crayola Olive Green — Olive green resembles late-season leaves.
- 73–87 (Left Vine and Base): Crayola Mahogany — Deep red completes the autumn palette.
Moonlit Pumpkin Patch
Purples, blues, silver, and glowing yellow create a gentle nighttime scene.
- 1–18 (Center Curve and Opening): Crayola Purple Heart — Purple gives the pumpkin a magical Halloween look.
- 19–36 (Lower Opening and Right Side): Crayola Wisteria — Wisteria adds a soft moonlit highlight.
- 37–54 (Right Edge and Stem): Crayola Navy Blue — Navy creates a calm nighttime shadow.
- 55–72 (Leaves and Upper-Left Curve): Crayola Silver — Silver makes the leaves look moonlit.
- 73–87 (Left Vine and Base): Crayola Lemon Yellow — Yellow suggests a cheerful lantern glow.
Why Is the Halloween 2026 Pumpkin Dot to Dot Printable Rated Hard?
The Halloween 2026 Pumpkin is rated hard. Its 87-dot route includes 31 straight, 30 curved, 15 zigzag and 11 sharp-turn dots. The picture spells "2026", so the path leaves the jack-o'-lantern outline and traces each numeral in turn — that is where the frequent bends and reversals come from. Trace dots 16–17 with a finger first, then take the curved stretches at dots 19–20, 22–23, 33–35 and 40–42 one connection at a time.
Straight
31 dots · 36%
Easiest — join two dots with one straight pencil stroke.
Curved
30 dots · 34%
710
Zigzag
15 dots · 17%
Quick in-and-out changes of direction. Good counting practice.
Sharp turns
11 dots · 13%
1617
We traced all 87 dots on this exact worksheet by hand — the sharp turns at dots 16–17 is where it got tricky, and you can check that against your own printout.
Key Sections to Know
Every notable stretch of the path, dot by dot.
| Dot Range | Pattern | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 710 | Curved | This curve rounds the lower-left corner of the first “2”, where the diagonal stroke flattens into the base of the numeral. Follow dots 7, 8, 9 and 10 in order and keep each connection short. |
| 1617 | Sharp turns | The measured sharp turn sits directly beneath the jack-o'-lantern, where the outline doubles back between the pumpkin and the numerals. Find dots 16 and 17 first, then check dot 18 before continuing. |
| 1920 | Curved | These dots start the rounded top of the second “2”, near the centre of the picture. Use a slow, steady line so the curve stays smooth. |
| 2223 | Curved | Here the top of the second “2” turns downward into its diagonal stroke. Locate dot 23 before drawing so the bend does not overshoot. |
| 3335 | Curved | Dots 33 to 35 follow the bottom of the round loop in the “6” on the right of the picture. Make each short connection separately to keep the loop even. |
| 4042 | Curved | This curve carries the tall stroke of the “6” up and over toward the pumpkin's lower-right edge. Check dot 42 before crossing the wider gap above dot 41. |
Bottom line: The Halloween 2026 Pumpkin dot to dot is hard rated — 70% smooth lines with just 1 short section to watch for.
