The Best Jack-O’-Lantern Ideas For 2022

All the spooky inspiration you need.

by Ashley Jones

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: Oct. 13, 2022

A wall of jack-o'-lanterns with various carvings, demonstrating some of the best jack-o'-lantern ide...

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Once you’ve picked the perfect pumpkin, it’s time to break out the knives and get lit. Whether you’re in the mood for a gorgeous gourd or something scary, use these jack-o’-lantern ideas to inspire your design. (Before it rots on your porch, of course.)

A carved jack-o'-lantern with spooky eyes and a candle inside, a classic jack-o'-lantern idea for 20... — Keep it classic this Halloween. Outline and carve out simple shapes for your jack-o’-lantern’s eyes, nose, and mouth. The glow of a wide, toothy grin is just the right amount of spooky.David Izquierdo/Getty