Pinterest Halloween Challenge
Get into the spirit of spooky season! Create your best Halloween-inspired Pins - from creative costumes to spellbinding decor and treats - for a chance to win a prize.
#HalloweenPinChallenge
#Contest_Entry
September 28th - November 2nd
How to enter
Step 1: Create a challenge-themed Pin or Collage
Create up to three challenge-themed Pins or Collages on Pinterest between September 28, 2026, at 9:00:00 AM PST and November 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
Step 2: Add the required hashtag
Add the hashtag #HalloweenPinChallenge and #Contest_Entry in the title or description of your Pin to enter.
Step 3: Submit your Pins
Tap the "Create" button, and you have successfully submitted your Pin!
To be eligible to enter, as stated in the Official Rules, you must be a legal resident of the United States of America or Canada and the age of majority in your state of residence.
Prizes
Top Winners: 10 creators will have the chance to win a $300 Visa Gift Card.
Runners-Up: 5 creators will have the chance to win a $200 Visa Gift Card.
Step Into the Pinterest Spotlight: Select entrants may be chosen to potentially be featured on Pinterest Editorial boards.
Creative thought-starters
Fashion & Beauty: Inspire Halloween self-expression through recognizable character and pop-culture costumes, coordinated couples and group looks, and spooky beauty moments—from witchy makeup to statement Halloween nails.
Food & Drinks: Bring the party to life with pumpkin bakes, playful Halloween sharers, kid-friendly creepy-cute treats, and decorated cakes and cupcakes that are made to share.
Decor & DIY: Help Pinners create a personal Halloween atmosphere with vintage-inspired pumpkins, moody mantels, witchy and gothic room details, cozy fall porch styling, and hands-on crafts or upcycled décor.
Judging criteria
A panel of qualified judges will score each eligible Entry based on the following criteria:
Creativity and originality (40%)
How unique, engaging, and creative is the Pin and overall concept?
Adherence to the challenge theme (30%)
How well does the Entry fulfill the Call to Action and incorporate a challenge theme?
Overall quality and aesthetic (30%)
The quality of the Pin’s imagery/video, composition, and visual appeal.