Pumpkin Carving

In this hands-on team building event, your group works to design, carve and decorate pumpkins. The whole experience is designed to bring out everyone’s laughter and creativity. A lighthearted awards ceremony adds to the fun.

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Who will win the workplace pumpkin carving contest?

The classic jack-o’-lantern is an established Halloween icon. For those who grew up trick-or-treating, it evokes sweet memories of childhood, costumes and candy. For team members who grew up in cultures where Halloween isn’t celebrated, this upbeat team activity is an opportunity to let the creativity flow.

A master pumpkin sculptor leads your event, serving as emcee, mentor and cheerleader for creative expression. Your group’s final masterpieces may include everything from traditional jack-o’-lanterns to wildly original inspirations that stretch the boundaries what you thought possible. But that’s the beauty of creativity.

Our event team provides all the carving tools you’ll need, along with an assortment of pumpkins, gourds and assorted vegetables. We also supply the aprons – after all, it’s easier to relax and have a great time when you’re not worrying about making a mess.

Most clients ask for this event in October, which is a great time of year for sourcing real pumpkins. If you’d like to do this during a different season, or if you simply don’t want to deal with gooey pumpkin guts, we can substitute extremely realistic foam pumpkins in a variety of sizes. These really look like the real deal, and more importantly, they carve like a real pumpkin.  and most importantly, they’ll carve like a pumpkin! 

Either way, you get an inspiring activity with plenty of face-to-face connection, communication and cooperation. 

Team size
  • 10 - 200
Time needed
  • 2 hours
Space requirement

You’ll want a large indoor space with enough tables, chairs and trash cans to accommodate your group. 20-30 sq. ft per person is a good rule of thumb.

Ideal for
  • Celebrating Halloween in the office
  • Friendly competition 
  • Fall outings & conferences
  • Boosting morale
Tailoring

TeamBonding is all about customization. Would you like specific elements of company branding, culture and/or mission statement woven into your program? Just let us know what you have in mind.

Pumpkin carving event FAQ

Is this pumpkin carving event offered in-person only, or is it also available virtually?

This page is for the in-person pumpkin carving competition. For remote teams, please check out our Virtual Pumpkin Carving event—it has all the creative energy of an on-site office pumpkin contest, just over Zoom. 

What supplies are provided for the pumpkin carving event?

TeamBonding supplies everything you need: pumpkins, gourds, assorted vegetables, or realistic foam pumpkins if you’d like, plus carving tools, aprons, and more. We want your workplace pumpkin decorating contest to be relaxing for everyone—let us handle the details so you can spend time coming up with a creative pumpkin carving contest idea! 

Can foam pumpkins be used instead of real ones?

Yes. If you prefer not to deal with the mess of pumpkin guts, foam pumpkins that look real (and carve similarly) are an option. Just let us know and we’ll make it happen! 

What are the awards categories?

That’s up to you! Your team can vote on award categories, such as most creative, spookiest, best team spirit, or even most office supplies used. This gets everyone more invested in your office pumpkin decorating contest, which means maximum fun and morale boost!

How long does the pumpkin carving contest take?

This event typically lasts for two hours. If you’d like a shorter or longer event, let us know and we’ll customize your experience accordingly.

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For more than 35 years, we’ve been helping teams like yours enhance open communication and build team camaraderie. If you want to rekindle the bonds your team once shared, or you’re assembling a new virtual team for the post-pandemic world, we are here to help.

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