Hibbard recaptures the spiritual significance of special occasions. Let them feel, taste and smell the wonder of the season. Use embroidery hoops or make hoops with rope and duct tape. Mark a throwing line on the floor and take turns trying to ring a pumpkin stem. It doesn't matter if they get it or not, you can reward them with small prizes or stickers.
Smaller children can attempt to ring an entire large pumpkin with a hula hoop.
The gourds naturally have characteristics that create a funny face. Use empty plastic pop bottles for bowling pins. Each child gets three chances to roll the gourd into the pins. Lots of giggles for this one.