Free Halloween Photo Scavenger Hunt For Teens & Tweens
This Halloween photo scavenger hunt was a lifesaver the year my 12 year old decided he was too old for trick-or-treating.
No costume, no candy, just a group of tweens who still wanted something fun to do.
We printed a list, handed them phones, and let them loose in the neighborhood with a one-hour time limit.
They had a blast racing to capture everything from teal pumpkins to creepy clowns.
If your kids are aging out of traditional Halloween activities, this is an easy way to keep the night exciting without feeling too young.
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt for Teens
This photo scavenger hunt for tweens works best with small teams, two or three kids per group is ideal. Make sure each team has a phone or camera.
We prefer smartphones so you can keep track of their location (especially if younger siblings are tagging along), but a digital or even Polaroid camera works too.
Before heading out, go over a few simple rules:
- Stay in your group
- Be polite to neighbors
- Take a photo of each item
- Return home within 1 hour
- Most important, have fun!
If you’re working with mixed ages, pair younger kids with older ones and set clear neighborhood boundaries.
You can also adapt this Halloween scavenger hunt for younger kids by driving them around or joining them on foot.
A clipboard with storage is handy for holding phones and pens, especially if costumes don’t have pockets.
Looking for more Halloween ideas for tweens? Check out our favorite middle school Halloween activities.
Photos to Take on the Hunt
Each team needs to snap all 20 spooky photos before racing back for their prize. You can keep it competitive or just focus on creativity, it’s up to you.
Some are easy, others might take a little hunting around the neighborhood:
- Witch’s hat
- Dog in a costume
- Family wearing matching costumes
- Teal pumpkin
- A scarecrow
- A green monster
- Graveyard sign
- Giant Spider
- Witch’s broom
- Creepy clown
- Something that says boo
- Caution Tape
- Eye Ball
- Cauldron
- Boo Sign
- Blow Up Costume
- Christmas decorations!
- Flying bat
- Carved pumpkin
- Bale of Hay
Want a sweet bonus round? Try this Halloween candy hunt printable too!
Gift Ideas for the Winner
Before the hunt begins, decide how you’ll pick a winner, fastest to finish, most creative photos, or maybe even funniest team captions.
Candy is always a solid choice (even for teens), but if you want to level it up, here are a few fun prize ideas:
- Gift cards (Target, iTunes, or Amazon work well for most kids)
- A spooky book, like Long Live the Pumpkin Queen
- Halloween-themed phone pop sockets
- A Halloween escape room at home for the whole group
Just a little something to make the competition extra fun!
Other Free Photo Scavenger Hunts for Teens
If your kids enjoy this Halloween version, keep the fun going all year with more themed scavenger hunt worksheets:
- Christmas selfie scavenger hunt – Perfect for holiday parties and cozy family nights.
- Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt – A fun way to keep teens engaged before or after dinner.
- Easter photo scavenger hunt – Great for spring break fun with friends or siblings.
These printables are all free and easy to use, just print, grab a phone, and start snapping!
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Last Updated on 16 July 2025 by Clare Brown