The best time to carve a pumpkin before Halloween
Caitlin Kaiser
ByCaitlin KaiserandTatum Fry•
November 2, 2026Updated: November 2, 2026, 5:48 am ESTPublished: October 20, 2026, 3:16 pm EDT

Want to keep your carved pumpkin gourd-geous for Halloween? Well, we have the timeline that helps you fight back against the weather. Carving your pumpkin too soon leaves it vulnerable to warm temperatures, direct sunlight, rain and humidity. Watch here for the breakdown of when you should carve based on the temperature where you live.

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