Smiling Pumpkin Carving Contest: not scary, just funny, a party the whole family can join
Smiling Pumpkin Carving Contest Guide | Prep (tools, choosing pumpkins, workspace), rules and judging categories (funniest / cutest / most creative), basic carving steps (cut open, scoop out, draw, carve), smiling design ideas (grin, squinty-eyed smile, toothy grin, cartoon style), safety (kids use spoons, adults use knives, LED lights instead of candles), preservation