40 Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids to Enjoy

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Spooky Season Fun: 40 Creative Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids

Halloween is a time for creativity, fun, and family bonding. While I’m not typically a big fan of the holiday, this year I’m excited to dive into the spooky season with my kids. I’ve decided to embrace the magic of Halloween by adding whimsical decorations and matching pajamas to our home. Even though I’m no Martha Stewart, I feel confident that I can tackle some of these easy and fun crafts and activities with my little ones.

If you’re looking for inspiration to get into the Halloween spirit, here are 40 engaging crafts and activities perfect for kids of all ages.

1. Spooky Spider Soap
   Make your kids excited about bath time with these fun spider soap bars. They’re great for Halloween night and can be used as an alternative to candy for trick-or-treaters.

2. No Carve Pumpkin Decorating
   This craft allows kids of all ages to decorate pumpkins without the need for carving. You can create lollipop monster pumpkins, yarn wrapped spider webs, or mustache pumpkins using simple materials.

3. Party Pinata
   Get your kids involved in making their own pinata. Use newspaper, a balloon, masking tape, paint, and string to create a fun-filled decoration filled with Halloween treats.

4. Halloween Luminaries Activity Kit
   Designed for toddlers (ages 3+), these luminaries are jars decorated with paper squares, stickers, glitter glue, and more. The kit includes everything needed for a fun and easy craft session.

5. Pop Tart Haunted Gingerbread Houses
   Create a haunted gingerbread house using pop tarts, candy corn, M&Ms, and other Halloween-themed items. This craft doubles as a decorative piece after it’s completed.

6. Halloween Coloring Pages
   These free, printable coloring pages offer a simple at-home activity for kids. The collection includes a smiley Jack-o’-Lantern, a friendly witch, spooky ghosts, flying bats, and a funny monster.

7. Paper Gnome
   Gnomes bring good luck according to folklore. This craft includes a free template and encourages kids to make multiple gnomes to display around the house.

8. Witch Halloween Countdown
   Count down the days until Halloween with this fun witch countdown. Use colorful construction paper and templates to cut out the pieces and assemble the witch.

9. Printable ‘You’ve Been Booed!’ Treat Bags
   Spread Halloween cheer by creating treat bags with a printable topper. Fill them with candy and goodies and leave them on neighbors’ steps.

10. Light-Up Haunted House Activity Kit
    This KiwiCo kit includes everything needed to build a light-up haunted house. It combines creativity with science and engineering concepts.

11. Glow Stick Jack-o’-Lantern Jars
    Use mason jars, glow sticks, and glass paint pens to create glowing Jack-o’-Lanterns for your front windows or stoop.

12. Halloween Playdough Mats (+ Printable)
    These mats allow kids to decorate pumpkins, witches’ cauldrons, and haunted houses with playdough. They can be laminated for repeated use.

13. Ghost Sun Catcher
    A quick and easy craft that uses construction paper, contact paper, and tissue paper. Kids can practice scissor skills while creating a ghost that hangs in the window.

14. Egg Carton Halloween Figurines
    Use recycled egg cartons to make mini Halloween characters like pumpkins, witches, ghosts, vampires, and Frankenstein. Add paint, Googly eyes, and other embellishments.

15. Goblin Garland
    Encourage creativity by making a goblin garland. Each child can create a unique goblin to add to the mix and hang it on a mantle or wall.

16. Halloween Candy Pouches (+ Sewing Tutorial & Printable Pattern)
    A felt sewing tutorial that teaches kids how to create a cute candy pouch. Includes step-by-step instructions and a DIY video.

17. Paper Plate Black Cat
    Use paper plates, paint, Googly eyes, and pom-pom balls to create a black cat. A printable pattern is also available for easy cutting.

18. Halloween Mix and Match Cubes
    Color and decorate templates of Halloween characters. Glue different parts to each block for endless mixing and matching fun.

19. Pumpkin Slime
    A four-ingredient slime that provides hours of fun. Packaging it in mini mason jars makes it a great party favor.

20. Haunted House Craft (+ Printable Template)
    Create a spooktacular haunted house with paper flap doors. Decorate it with Halloween accessories and let kids’ creativity shine.

21. Popsicle Stick Catapult
    Turn popsicle sticks into a Halloween catapult. Use Halloween-themed items to launch and see how far they can fly.

22. Handprint Art
    Capture your child’s growth with handprint art. Use acrylic paint, cardstock, markers, and your imagination to create a garland over time.

23. Halloween Scavenger Hunt (+ Printable)
    Print a scavenger hunt list and have kids search for items like pumpkins, scarecrows, and spiderwebs during a neighborhood walk.

24. Glittery Glue Spiderwebs
    Have kids create spiderweb patterns with glue and glitter. Stick them on a window for a magical effect.

25. Paper Plate Ghosts
    Use paper plates, streamers, and construction paper to create ghosts. A quick and easy craft for little ones.

26. Bubbling Cauldron Activity Kit
    A fun science experiment for kids aged 5 and up. Includes citric acid and colored baking soda that creates a bubbling reaction.

27. Plastic Spoon Monsters
    Make friendly monsters using plastic spoons, felt, pipe cleaners, and a hot glue gun. They come with their own trick-or-treat bags.

28. Printable Candy Bar Wrappers
    Customize candy bars with printable wrappers. Great for Halloween parties, gifts, or trick-or-treating.

29. Coffee Filter Ghost Lollipops
    A twist on the classic tissue ghost craft. Use coffee filters, lollipops, rubber bands, and ribbon to create ghoulish treats.

30. Paper Halloween Luminaries
    Decorate printable coloring pages and tape them into a cylinder to create a paper luminary. Light it up with LED tea lights for a spooky glow.

31. Halloween Ribbon Wreath
    A more advanced DIY project that can be reused for years. Wrap Halloween-themed ribbons around a wreath form for a festive touch.

32. Candy Corn Rocks
    Paint candy corn-themed characters on rocks and scatter them around town for a fun outdoor activity.

33. Tabletop Halloween Fairy Garden (Video Tutorial Included!)
    Use Halloween figurines from a craft store to create a fairy garden. Display it on a coffee table for a magical touch.

34. Halloween Popsicle Stick Crafts
    Kids can choose any character they want—from mummies to pumpkins. Hang them up for decoration or use magnets for fridge displays.

35. Cauldron Halloween Bath Bombs
    Top bath bombs with bubble frosting for a spooky and magical bath time experience. They can also be given as gifts.

36. Vampire Corner Bookmark
    Easy to make and perfect for readers. A fun addition to a home library or a party favor.

37. Frankenstein Luminaries
    Use mason jars as a base for Frankenstein luminaries. The black lid serves as his hair for a spooky effect.

38. DIY Floral Fabric Ghosts
    Perfect for kids who love both spooky and floral themes. Use any fabric to match your decor.

39. Printable Paper Dolls for Halloween
    These coloring pages include dolls, accessories, and a pet cat. Ideal for a low-involvement rainy day activity.

40. Pumpkin Cottage
    If carving pumpkins is a family tradition, try this pumpkin cottage craft. Dig for twigs, pinecones, and other accessories to create a unique masterpiece.

These 40 crafts and activities are sure to keep your kids entertained and engaged throughout the spooky season. Whether you're looking for indoor projects or outdoor adventures, there's something for every family to enjoy.