Halloween Activities for Kids (With Free Printables)
Are you ready for some spooky fun? If so you are in the right place! I have put together the best Halloween activities for kids.
The Halloween holiday activities for kids can be used at homeschool, in the classroom, or at a Halloween party!
There are lots of Halloween activities for both younger and older children, so I am confident you will find something you will enjoy.
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Educational Halloween Printables for Kids
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by engaging in some educational fun with your kids?
We’ve rounded up a list of exciting activities that combine the Halloween spirit with learning.
From Halloween alphabet and fall alphabet activities to captivating books for middle schoolers, acrostic poem templates, writing prompts, word scrambles, and word searches, there’s something for everyone.
We’ve even thrown in counting and graphing worksheets, mad libs, and homeschool-friendly ideas to keep the educational momentum going.
Let’s dive in and make this Halloween a hauntingly educational adventure!
- Halloween alphabet printables
- Fall alphabet worksheets
- Halloween books for preschoolers
- Halloween books for middle schoolers
- Halloween acrostic poem templates
- Free printable Halloween writing prompts
- Halloween word scramble
- Halloween word search
- Halloween counting worksheets
- Halloween graphing worksheets
- Spooky mad libs
- Halloween mad libs
- Spider life cycle worksheet
- Homeschool Halloween activities
- Halloween activities for middle school students
Check out all of our free printable Halloween word games!
Halloween Arts & Crafts
Halloween is the perfect time to unleash your creativity with some spook-tacular arts and crafts.
We’ve got a fantastic lineup of Halloween-themed activities that will keep you entertained for hours.
From coloring your own Halloween cards and enjoying free coloring pages filled with witches, ghosts, and pumpkins, to adding a personal touch to your favorite books with Halloween bookmarks, there’s no shortage of artistic excitement waiting for you.
So gather your supplies, unleash your imagination, and let’s get crafting this Halloween season!
- Printable Halloween cards to color
- Free Halloween thank you cards
- Free printable Halloween coloring pages
- Halloween color by number free printables
- Halloween bookmarks to color
- Halloween printable placemats
- Halloween spot the difference printables
- Halloween dot to dot printables
- Free fall printable coloring pages
- Halloween crafts for kids
Halloween Handprints
What better way to get into the spooky spirit than with some frightfully fun handprint crafts? We’re going to explore a whole array of Halloween-themed handprint creations that are perfect for kids (and adults who love to get their hands messy!).
From a monstrously adorable handprint Frankenstein to a gourd-geous pumpkin handprint, there’s a handprint project for everyone to enjoy.
So, grab some paint, unleash your creativity, and let’s make this Halloween extra memorable with these hair-raising handprint masterpieces!
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- Frankenstein handprint template
- Pumpkin handprint template
- Grim Reaper handprint template
- Spider handprint template
- Bat handprint craft template
- Owl handprint craft template
- Ghost handprint template
- Mummy handprint template
- Witch’s broom handprint template
- Cat handprint craft template
Halloween Party
We’ve got the ultimate lineup of spook-tacular games and activities to make your Halloween party a haunting success!
Get ready to embark on a thrilling Halloween treasure hunt and capture unforgettable moments with a hair-raising photo scavenger hunt.
Keep the fun going with a round of Halloween bingo, where you can mark off spooky symbols and shout “BOO!” Fall bingo is also on the agenda, with cozy autumn-themed cards.
And for some quick thinking and laughter, try your hand at Halloween scattergories printable boards, where your creativity will be put to the test.
So gather your guests, put on your costumes, and let the unforgettable Halloween games begin!
- Halloween treasure hunt clues
- Halloween candy scavenger hunt
- Pumpkin patch scavenger hunt
- Halloween photo scavenger hunt
- Free printable Halloween bingo
- Free fall bingo printable
- Pumpkin bingo free printable
- Fall scavenger hunt printable
- Halloween scattergories
- Halloween memory game printable
- Halloween escape room
- Best Halloween board games
- Halloween games for kids
Halloween Elf on the Shelf
Looking to add a spooky twist to your Elf on the Shelf tradition?
Look no further!
We’ve gathered a collection of creative Elf on the Shelf Halloween ideas that will bring a thrilling new dimension to your holiday season.
From the mischievous Halloween Elf on the Shelf hiding in eerie places to spooky surprises and tricks, we’ve got you covered.
Get ready for a day of hair-raising fun as your Halloween Elf on the Shelf brings a touch of enchantment and mystery to your home.
So, grab your cauldrons, and let’s brew up some wickedly delightful Halloween magic with these bewitching Elf on the Shelf activities!
Last Updated on 3 September 2024 by Clare Brown