Free Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues for Kids

These free Halloween scavenger hunt clues make it easy to set up a fun indoor treasure hunt for kids. The printable includes 12 rhyming riddles that lead children to familiar places around the house, with a surprise waiting at the end.

We’ve used this on Halloween morning and on rainy October afternoons. Just print the cards, hide each clue in the correct spot, and give kids the first riddle to start the hunt.

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12 Halloween Scavenger Hunt Riddles

These 12 Halloween scavenger hunt riddles are designed for an indoor hunt, with clues leading to familiar spots around the house.

Each clue rhymes and gives kids a hint about where to look next. You can use all 12 for a longer treasure hunt or choose a few for a quicker Halloween activity.

Here’s the full list of rhyming Halloween scavenger hunt clues:

1. Close your eyes and wrap up tight, the next clue is hiding by a bedside light.
2. Ghosts and ghouls are screaming, the next clue is where you will be dreaming.
3. On Halloween you get to stay up late, the next clue is where you will find a plate.
4. Witches have a crooked nose, the next clue is where she would keep her clothes.
5. Witches flying on a broom, the next clue is in mommy’s room.
6. Pumpkin carving is so fun, the next clue is hiding in what you wear to run.
7. I just love a Halloween wreath, the next clue is where you go to brush your teeth.
8. All the black cats come out to play, the next clue is hiding near something gray.
9. Look, can you see the flying bats? The next clue is hiding in your hat.
10. Halloween candy tastes so good, but make sure you don’t bloat, the next clue is hiding in your coat.
11. The witches flying around the house making a scene, the next clue is hiding where mom cleans.
12. It’ll soon be time to go Trick or Treat, the next clue is hiding where you eat.

How to Set Up the Halloween Scavenger Hunt

This indoor Halloween treasure hunt is quick to set up and only needs a little preparation.

• Print the clue cards – The free printable includes all 12 riddles. Cardstock works well if you want sturdier cards, but regular paper is fine too.You’ll find the free printable riddles at the bottom of this page.
• Cut out the clues – Cut around each card so they’re ready to hide around the house.
• Plan the hiding spots – Decide where each clue will go before you start. This makes it much easier to keep the riddles in the right order.
• Prepare the prize – Leave candy, a small toy, Halloween books, or another surprise at the final hiding spot.

For an extra challenge, you can also mix in a few of our Halloween candy scavenger hunt riddles.

Halloween Treasure Ideas for Kids

Candy makes an easy final treasure, but we often use non-food prizes instead. Small Halloween-themed gifts work especially well if you’re dealing with food allergies or simply want something kids can keep.

A few fun options we’ve used include:

• LEGO Halloween Ideas Book – A fun choice for kids who love building, with plenty of spooky LEGO ideas to try after the hunt.
• Halloween Mad Libs Junior – An inexpensive prize that can turn into another Halloween activity for the whole family.
• Room on the Broom – A great choice for younger kids and a fun Halloween read-aloud once the hunt is finished.
• Halloween Bracelets – Easy to hand out if several kids are taking part, and a good non-food alternative to candy.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt Hiding Spots

Before you start, hide each clue in the location suggested by the previous riddle. The 12 clues use simple spots around the house, so you shouldn’t need to change much to make the hunt work in your home.

1. By a bedside lamp
2. Under a pillow
3. Where you keep the plates
4. Inside a bedroom closet
5. Somewhere in Mom’s room
6. Inside a pair of sneakers
7. Near the bathroom sink
8. Near something gray, such as a toaster or oven
9. Inside a hat
10. Inside a coat pocket
11. Near the washing machine, dishwasher, or vacuum
12. Under the kitchen table

You can swap any location that doesn’t work in your home for a similar hiding spot.

More Halloween Activities for Kids

Keep the Halloween fun going with a few more of our favorite printable games and activities:

• Spooky coloring pages – Easy Halloween coloring pages for a quiet activity at home or in the classroom.
• Halloween word search – A free printable puzzle filled with Halloween-themed words to find.
• Halloween matching game – A simple memory game that’s especially fun for younger kids.
• Halloween bingo – Printable bingo cards that work well for Halloween parties, family game nights, or classroom celebrations.
• Halloween Mad Libs – A silly Halloween word game that’s always one of our favorites to play together.

You can find even more ideas in our complete collection of Halloween games.

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More Fall Scavenger Hunts

If your kids enjoyed this Halloween hunt, try some of our other free printable scavenger hunts for fall and the holidays:

• Fall Scavenger Hunt – Head outside and explore the changing leaves, acorns, and pumpkins with this simple outdoor checklist.
• Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt – A fun way to keep kids engaged while you prep the big meal, with clues and challenges for all ages.
• Thanksgiving Photo Scavenger Hunt – Give kids a phone or camera and let them capture holiday moments through a creative lens.
• Elf Scavenger Hunt – Add some extra magic to December with a silly printable hunt your elf can “leave” behind.
• Christmas Scavenger Hunt – Build excitement on Christmas Eve or morning with riddles and surprises hidden around the house.

Last Updated on 5 September 2026 by Clare Brown