Fall - What Am I?

I'm a colorful gourd that's often carved into spooky faces. What am I?

I'm the ninth month of the year, bringing a new academic year. What am I?

I mark the beginning of autumn, when day and night are nearly equal. What am I? (starts with E)

Kids carry me on their backs filled with school supplies. What am I?

People eagerly anticipate my arrival for cooler weather and falling leaves. What am I? (season)

Farmers celebrate me as they gather crops from their fields. What am I?