The Funniest Pumpkin Quotes and Puns to Use on Instagram

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55 Pumpkin Quotes and Puns to Make You LaughWestend61

As soon as the morning temps dip below 60 degrees and we detect the first hint of crispness in the air, we declare it's time! Pumpkin season is here, and we're ready to eat, drink, and be spooky with our favorite fall gourd. And, of course, we want to take photos and share them with our friends on Instagram along with clever quotes and puns about pumpkins. Well, we're here to make that easy for you with a full list of funny and cute messages to keep you going throughout the season. There are even some pumpkin quotes for couples celebrating the cuddly, cozy season together.

Whether you're looking for an Instagram caption for your latest trip to the pumpkin patch or you're just in need of some fall holiday-themed Dad jokes for the trick or treaters, you can’t go wrong with this list of fun sayings. You can even carve one of these clever ideas into your pumpkin if you'd like. We think you'll especially enjoy the ones from your favorite movies, but we also have short and sweet one-liners that will fit on any little gourd you select.

Now all that's left to do is whip up your favorite pumpkin dessert and enjoy your 1,000th viewing of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Orange You Pumped for Autumn?

An "orange" pun never gets old.

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Blood Type: Pumpkin Spice

My coffee cup doesn't lie.

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I Heard a Pumpkin a Day Keeps the Goblins Away

Seems to be working so far!

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Sugar and Pumpkin Spice and All Things Nice!

Pretty sure Robert Southey would agree!

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Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie. Soon Your Love Will Be All Mine

The 1966 song from Jan & The Techniques still rings true today.

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Gone Pumpkin Pickin'

Hanging this on the door for the month of October.

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I Am the Pumpkin King

That would explain a lot...

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What's Cookin' Gourd Lookin'?

How's about cooking pumpkin up with me?

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Don't Go(urd) Breakin' My Heart

I couldn't if I tried!

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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Can't wait to watch it again this year!

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Oh My Gourdness, It's Autumn!

Your autumn-loving friends will appreciate this expression.

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Gourd Out of my Mind

We all feel spacey from time to time. Your friend who loses her keys every morning will appreciate this pun.

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You Don't Know Jack-o'-Lantern

Confident folks will enjoy using this expression.

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I'm Ahead of the Carve

This pun is perfect for your intelligent friends.

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You Really Struck a Gourd With Me

This pun will catch anyone's attention.

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I Think About You a (Pumpkin Spice) Latte

It's punny and it involves our favorite drink. Check and check!

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What Do You Get When You Drop a Pumpkin?

You get squash! Get it? We can't imagine a better caption for those squash-filled Instagram photos.

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I'm a Pun King

Indeed you are! And what's better than including the word "pun" within a pun? Talk about meta.

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Let's Pumpkin Spice Things Up

Let's—and say we did! This one would be fun to share with all your girlfriends before a night out on the town.

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How Do You Mend a Broken Jack-o'-Lantern?

With a pumpkin patch, of course! Share this one with your littlest kids—it'll have them cracking up.

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I Only Have Pies for You

Share this one-liner with your sweetie. (We're sure they only have pies for you too!)

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I Love You a Latte

Who else loves a pumpkin spice latte on a crisp fall day? We sure do!

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I'm Hollow Inside

Maybe that's why jack-o'-lanterns can look a little scary.

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Let's Carve Out Some Fun

'Tis the season for some fun fall activities!

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Wow, You're Jacked!

It looks like some gourd-geous person has been hitting the gym.

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Let's Spice Things Up

Even better—let's pumpkin spice things up.

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Dear Gourd!

Melodramatic much? This one's got your name written all over it.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Fa-Boo-Lous

What do you call a stylish ghost? Fa-boo-lous!

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Go Big or Gourd Home

Halloween only comes once a year, after all!

pumpkin puns go big or gourd home
Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Hallow-Queen

Claim your title as the hostess with the mostess with this cute expression carved on your pumpkin.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Love pumpkin spice a latte? Then go for this!

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About

This creative pumpkin decorating idea will get 'em talking!

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Hello, Gourd-Geous

Greet your guests with this expression featured on a porch pumpkin.

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Bone Appetit

Feature this expression on a jack-o'-lantern or painted pumpkin near your Halloween party food spread.

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Have a Gourd Time!

'Tis the season!

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Bone to be Wild

Style this pumpkin pun next to a skeleton or skull to create a Halloween statement that's spooky and a bit sassy.

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Let's Get Smashed

This one's oh-so-right for parties.

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Gourd of the Rings

Ringers, this pumpkin pun is for you!

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#SquashGoals

Place this one near other pumpkins and gourds to really make an impact.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Pumpkin Pi

Get it?

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Boo-Yah

Embellish a big or small pumpkin with this simple message to tell everyone you're ready to have a good time.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Creep It Real

Make your friends smile with this cheeky pun.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Hey, Boo-tiful

Surprise someone with special with this sweet message.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Howl You Doin'?

You know Joey from Friends would love this one!

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

I'll Never Ghost You

Think of this one as a modern love letter you can carve into your pumpkin.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

I'm Here for the Boos

If this sounds like you, be sure to try one of our spellbinding Halloween cocktail recipes.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

If You've Got It, Haunt It

Oh yeah! This simple message says it all.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Let's Get Lit

Carve this into a pumpkin, throw a candle inside, and you've got the perfect Halloween statement.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Life Is Gourd

When pumpkin season is here, life is always gourd.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Love at First Bite

Sink your teeth into this vampire-inspired pun.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

More Boos Please

Place this decked out pumpkin near your drink table at your next party.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Mummy of the Year

Mamas and moms-to-be will appreciate this Halloween expression.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Oh My Gourd!

Embrace your inner drama queen with this amusing expression.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

Shake Your Boo-ty

This one will make you want to throw on your Halloween playlist and shake it.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

The Stakes Are High

Vampire fans will appreciate this fang-tastic pun.

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Design: Emily Schiff-Slater

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