Halloween Activities for Kids: Easy Ideas for October
Looking for Halloween activities for kids that are easy to organise, affordable and actually fun for the whole family? Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, looking for something to do during October half term or simply want to make Halloween a little more exciting, we’ve got plenty of ideas to keep the kids entertained.
From spooky crafts and scavenger hunts to party games, treasure hunts and printable activities, this guide brings together all of our favourite Halloween activities for kids in one place.
So grab some paper, get the craft supplies ready and let’s make this Halloween a spooky one!
🎃 Halloween Crafts for Kids
Halloween is the perfect excuse to get creative. You don’t need lots of expensive craft supplies either — many of these activities can be made with things you probably already have at home.
Make a Spooky Halloween House
One of our favourite Halloween crafts is our spooky Halloween house craft. Kids can design their own haunted house using simple materials and let their imaginations run wild.
It’s a great activity for younger children, but older kids can get creative with extra details such as ghosts, bats, witches, pumpkins and spooky characters hiding in the windows.
Make Your Own Halloween Lanterns
Want to add some spooky atmosphere to your home?
Try one of our Halloween lantern crafts for kids. We’ve put together four easy ideas using everyday materials, including milk bottles, glass jars, paper cups and cardboard.
They’re perfect for an afternoon craft session and can be made using LED lights to create a lovely Halloween glow.
You might also like:
👉 4 Easy Halloween Lantern Crafts for Kids
👻 Halloween Hunts & Games
If your kids have lots of energy to burn off, Halloween hunts and games are a great way to keep them busy.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Take the Halloween fun outside with our Halloween scavenger hunt for kids.
There are two versions to choose from — one designed for younger children and another with trickier things to spot for older kids.
It’s perfect for an autumn walk, a trip around the neighbourhood or even a Halloween party activity.
Take the scavenger hunt with you:
👉 Halloween Scavenger Hunt for Kids: 2 Printable Versions
Halloween Indoor Treasure Hunt
Don’t let bad weather ruin the Halloween fun!
Our Halloween indoor treasure hunt is perfect for those rainy October days when you need an activity that will keep the kids occupied indoors.
With spooky clues to follow around the house, it’s an easy way to turn an ordinary afternoon into a Halloween adventure.
It also works brilliantly as a surprise activity on Halloween morning or during half term.
Halloween Party Games
Planning a Halloween party?
We’ve collected 10 easy Halloween party games for kids that don’t require complicated equipment or loads of preparation.
You’ll find ideas for active games, quieter games and classic party favourites with a spooky twist.
Try:
- Halloween Freeze Dance
- Witch Hat Ring Toss
- Spider Web Challenge
- Mummy Wrap
- Pumpkin Hunt
- Halloween I Spy
- Pin the Bat on the Haunted House
- Halloween Charades
- Halloween Doughnut Challenge
- Ghost Hunt
There should be something here for a range of ages, whether you’re planning a children’s Halloween party or just looking for some family fun.
👉 10 Easy Halloween Party Games for Kids
🕷️ More Halloween Activities for kids
Not every Halloween activity needs to involve crafting or running around!
Sometimes it’s nice to have something you can simply print out and get started with.
🎃 Halloween Learning Activities
Halloween can also be a great opportunity to sneak a little learning into the fun.
If your children enjoy finding out where traditions come from, exploring different cultures or discovering the science behind Halloween, there are plenty of ways to turn Halloween into a mini learning adventure.
Halloween Unit Study
Our Halloween Unit Study takes Halloween beyond pumpkins and costumes with activities covering history, traditions, cultures and science.
The unit includes topics such as:
- The history of Halloween
- Samhain and the origins of Halloween
- Roman influences
- All Hallows’ Eve
- Halloween in America
- Halloween traditions around the world
- Día de los Muertos
- The Moon Festival
- All Saints’ Day
- Obon
- The pumpkin life cycle
- Skeleton labelling
- Halloween myths and facts
- Puzzles and games
- A Halloween certificate
It’s a fun option for homeschoolers, curious kids or anyone who wants to turn Halloween into a little more of a learning experience.
👉 Explore the Halloween Unit Study
🧙 Halloween Legends Game
For something the whole family can enjoy, take a look at our Halloween Legends printable card game.
It’s a spooky game inspired by creepy creatures, mysterious legends and Halloween folklore. Simply print the cards at home and you’re ready to play.
It’s a great addition to a Halloween party, family game night or a cosy evening during October half term.
👉 Discover the Halloween Legends Game
🍂 Easy Halloween Ideas for October Half Term
If you’re trying to keep the kids entertained throughout October, you don’t need to plan a huge activity every day.
Instead, why not create a little Halloween bucket list?
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
☐ Make a spooky Halloween house
☐ Go on a Halloween scavenger hunt
☐ Make a Halloween lantern
☐ Have a Halloween movie afternoon
☐ Complete an indoor treasure hunt
☐ Play Halloween party games
☐ Make Halloween decorations
☐ Try a Halloween printable activity
☐ Learn about Halloween traditions around the world
☐ Play the Halloween Legends game
☐ Make pumpkin-themed crafts
☐ Have a spooky family game night
You could even let the kids choose one activity each day during half term.
👻 Create Your Own Halloween Afternoon
One of the best things about Halloween activities is that they don’t have to be complicated.
Choose a craft, add a game or treasure hunt, make some spooky snacks and you’ve suddenly got yourself a whole afternoon of Halloween fun.
For example, you could start with our Halloween scavenger hunt during an autumn walk, come home and make one of the Halloween lanterns, then finish the afternoon with the Halloween Legends game.
Or, if the weather isn’t playing along, stay indoors with the Halloween treasure hunt followed by some of our Halloween party games.
There really is no need to spend lots of money or plan elaborate activities. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the ones kids enjoy the most.
🎃 More Halloween Ideas Coming Soon
Halloween is one of our favourite times of year for creating simple activities for families, so this page will continue to grow.
If you’re looking for Halloween crafts, games, printable activities, treasure hunts and learning ideas for kids, bookmark this page and come back as we add more.
Whether you’re planning a big Halloween party or simply looking for something fun to do on a rainy October afternoon, hopefully you’ll find something here to inspire your next spooky adventure.
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🕷️
