84 Fun and Easy Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids in 2024
Get into the spooky spirit with these 84 Halloween crafts and activities for kids! Easy and fun ideas to make Halloween extra special.
Get Crafty with These 84 Fun Halloween Crafts and Activities
Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your kids! Whether you’re looking for spooky crafts to decorate your home or fun activities to keep the little ones entertained, we’ve got you covered.
From easy DIY Halloween crafts to interactive games, these ideas will bring out the festive spirit while giving your family some crafty fun. So, grab your glue sticks and googly eyes, and let’s dive into 84 Halloween crafts and activities that will make this season unforgettable!
Your Ultimate List of Halloween Craft and Activity Ideas
From creepy crafts to playful activities, here’s a list of Halloween ideas that are easy, fun, and perfect for celebrating the season!
Racing Spider Crafts
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating these simple spider crafts with zip tie legs!
Halloween Themed Sensory Bin
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating this fun Halloween themed sensory play bin for toddlers.
Blow Up Monster Craft
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating this monster craft using a disposable glove and paper cup.
Pumpkin Color Mix Sensory Bag
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating a pumpkin sensory bag where kids can learn what color red and yellow make!
Hot Glue Halloween Arts & Crafts
Click below for the step by step instructions and free templates for creating these fun arts and crafts!
Skeleton Play Dough
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating black play dough and using it with cotton swabs to make skeletons!
Shape Monster Craft
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating these simple monster crafts to help kids learn all about shapes!
Skeleton Sensory Bag
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating a sensory bag activity all about building a skeleton with cotton swabs!
Paper Plate Spiders
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating handprint spiders inside a paper plate and threading yarn to make a web!
12 Halloween Color By Number
Click the link below to get the printable set of 12 color by number activities including simple number recognition, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division!
Handprint Ghost Keychain
Click below for the step by step instructions for creating mini handprint keychain keepsakes!
Halloween Printable Bundle
Click below to get the link to this fun bundle of Halloween themed activities!
Paper Plate Pumpkin Mask
Create a fun pumpkin mask by painting a paper plate orange and adding a jack-o’-lantern face, complete with a stick for holding.
Handprint Pumpkin Keepsakes
Capture the season with this adorable craft by painting your child’s handprints inside a pumpkin outline for a unique and personal keepsake.
Nature Collage Pumpkin Craft
Cut out a pumpkin shape from cardboard and fill it with natural elements like leaves, twigs, and berries, then glue them down for a textured fall-themed decoration.
Pumpkin Painted Rocks
For this pumpkin craft idea, paint smooth rocks with orange and black jack-o’-lantern faces for a simple and charming fall decoration.
20 Halloween Coloring Pages
Click the link below to get the printable set of 20 fun Halloween coloring sheets!
Pumpkin Soup Oobleck
Click the link below to get the step by step instructions on how to make pumpkin themed oobleck!
DIY Ghost
Click the link below to get the step by step instructions for making this budget-friendly ghost that you can hang up like a lantern outside!
Jello Zombie Brain
Click the link below to get the step by step instructions for make a zombie brain with gelatin filled with bugs for kids to dissect!
Pumpkin Seed Counting Game
Cut out pumpkin shapes from orange paper, write numbers on each, and glue the corresponding number of pumpkin seeds to create a fun counting activity for kids.
Pasta Pumpkin Craft
Arrange colorful pasta shapes on a pumpkin outline and glue them down to create a textured, fun fall craft using pantry staples.
Paper Plate Pumpkin Face Craft
Transform a paper plate into a fun pumpkin face using construction paper for the features and a green stem.
Pumpkin Seed Mosaic Craft
Glue dyed pumpkin seeds onto a pumpkin template to create a colorful and tactile mosaic.
Black Cat Paper Plate Craft
Kids can create a cute black cat by painting a paper plate and adding construction paper ears, whiskers, and googly eyes.
Witch’s Brew Paper Plate Craft
Make a bubbling witch’s cauldron by cutting out paper circles and attaching them to a painted paper plate cauldron with a witch’s hat.
Monster Acorns
Paint acorns in bright colors and glue on googly eyes and paper features to create silly monster acorns.
Paper Plate Ghost
Create a friendly ghost by painting a paper plate white, attaching paper handprints, and drawing a spooky face.
DIY Halloween Pumpkin Shape Sorter
Click here to learn more about how you can craft this DIY shape sorter toy!
Pumpkin Lantern Mason Jar
For this pumpkin craft idea, wrap a mason jar in orange fabric, add a jack-o’-lantern face, and place a tea light inside for a cozy fall lantern.
Paper Tube Pumpkin Characters
Use recycled paper tubes to make adorable pumpkin characters by decorating them with orange paper, jack-o’-lantern faces, and green stems.
Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft
Use painted popsicle sticks to create a smiling pumpkin face, complete with googly eyes and a felt stem for a fun and easy fall craft.
Pinecone Monsters
Transform pinecones into colorful monsters by painting them, adding googly eyes, and gluing on foam horns and teeth.
Popsicle Stick Haunted House
Use popsicle sticks to build and paint a haunted house, then decorate it with bats and ghosts for a spooky effect.
Frankenstein Sponge Craft
Turn an ordinary sponge into Frankenstein by gluing on googly eyes, black felt hair, and stitches made from paper or markers.
Spider Web Craft
Make spider webs using popsicle sticks and yarn, then add a small spider made from felt or buttons for a creepy touch.
Crumpled Paper Pumpkin Collage
Use crumpled tissue paper in orange and green to fill in a pumpkin outline, creating a textured collage craft.
Paper Plate Pumpkin Photo Frame
Paint a paper plate orange, cut out the center, and decorate it as a pumpkin frame to showcase your favorite fall photo.
Pumpkin Flower Arrangements
Click below to get the full instructions on how to create this too!
Pumpkin Suncatcher Craft
Create vibrant pumpkin suncatchers by layering colorful tissue paper pieces onto a sticky paper, then hang them in the window to catch the autumn light.
Toilet Paper Roll Monsters
Kids can decorate toilet paper rolls with paint, googly eyes, and paper features to create a variety of fun monsters.
Mummy Mason Jar Lanterns
Wrap mason jars with gauze, glue on googly eyes, and place a tealight inside for spooky glowing mummy lanterns.
Monster Party Favor Bags
Transform plain paper bags into colorful monsters using construction paper, googly eyes, and glue for fun party favor bags.
Cotton Ball Ghost Craft
Create a fluffy ghost by gluing cotton balls onto black paper and adding paper cutout eyes and mouth for a simple ghost craft.
Pumpkin Thread and Beads Craft
Weave orange thread through a paper pumpkin outline and add beads for a textured fall craft.
Pumpkin Goodie Bag Craft
Make a festive pumpkin-themed goodie bag by decorating a paper bag with a jack-o’-lantern face and a pop-up black cat.
Pumpkin Handprint Art
For this pumpkin craft idea, Use orange and black paint to turn a handprint into a jack-o’-lantern, complete with a leafy stem for a personal fall touch.
Acorn Pumpkin Decorations
Transform acorns into adorable pumpkin miniatures by painting them orange and black with jack-o’-lantern faces.
Monster Handprint Craft
Trace handprints onto colorful paper and decorate them with googly eyes, sharp teeth, and fun patterns to make monster hands.
Milk Carton Haunted House
Paint an empty milk carton black and cut out windows and doors to make a spooky haunted house decoration.
Toilet Paper Roll Bats
Paint toilet paper rolls black, add wings and eyes, and string them up as cute hanging bat decorations.
Button Skeleton Skull
Use buttons of different sizes and colors to decorate a paper skull, creating a fun and textured skeleton craft.
Monster Painted Rocks
Paint smooth rocks with bright colors, then add googly eyes and silly features to create your own unique monster rocks.
Pumpkin Stress Ball
Fill an orange balloon with rice, tie it off, and add a jack-o’-lantern face for a fun and squishy pumpkin-themed stress ball.
Apple-Stamped Pumpkin Prints
Use halved apples dipped in orange paint to stamp pumpkin shapes on paper, then decorate each with a unique jack-o’-lantern face.
Paper Square Pumpkin Collage
Cut small orange squares of paper and glue them onto a pumpkin-shaped base for a textured and cheerful fall craft.
Pipe Cleaner Spider Craft
Bend black pipe cleaners to form spider legs and glue them to a foam ball, then add googly eyes for a creepy-crawly spider.
Bat Paper Plate Mask
Cut out bat wings, ears, and a mask from black paper, glue them to a painted paper plate, and add a stick to create a bat mask.
Scribble Black Cat Art
Use black chalk to scribble a cat’s body, then add construction paper ears, eyes, and whiskers for a fun and messy black cat craft.
Q-tip Skeleton Hand
Arrange and glue Q-tips on black paper to form a skeleton hand for a simple yet spooky skeleton craft.
Pumpkin Handprint Art
Paint a large pumpkin on paper and add a white handprint in the center for a sweet and personal autumn keepsake.
Beaded Pumpkin Ornament
String orange beads onto wire and shape into interlocking rings to create a charming pumpkin ornament perfect for fall decor.
Toilet Paper Roll Mummy
Wrap a toilet paper roll in strips of cloth, glue on googly eyes, and create an adorable mini mummy decoration.
Pumpkin Shrinky Dink Handprint Keychain
Click below for the the step by step directions on how to make shrinky dink handprints!
Popsicle Stick Bat
Glue black-painted popsicle sticks together, add googly eyes, and create wings for a bat craft that’s perfect for Halloween.
Ghost Party Favor Bag
Draw a simple ghost face on a plain paper bag for a spooky and cute party favor or treat bag.
Handprint Bat Craft
Trace your hands onto black paper, cut them out as wings, and glue them to a bat-shaped body for a handprint bat craft.
Toilet Paper Roll Black Cats
Wrap toilet paper rolls in black paper, add googly eyes, whiskers, and ears for a cute black cat family.
Button Pumpkin Craft
Glue assorted orange buttons onto a paper pumpkin cutout for a charming and tactile pumpkin decoration.
Pumpkin Paper Cups Craft
For this pumpkin craft idea, decorate orange paper cups with pumpkin faces and add a leaf on top to create festive table decorations.
Paper Plate Spider Craft
Use black pipe cleaners for legs and googly eyes to create a friendly spider from a paper plate, perfect for Halloween door decor.
Beaded Pumpkin Outline Craft
Trace a pumpkin shape on paper and glue orange beads around the outline for a simple and fun fall project.
Pumpkin Candy Pot Craft
Transform a small terracotta pot into a pumpkin-themed candy holder by painting on a jack-o’-lantern face, perfect for treats!
Poke-a-Pumpkin Game
Create a fun interactive game by filling cups with treats, covering them with orange tissue paper, and attaching them to a large pumpkin-shaped board for kids to poke and reveal surprises.
Yarn-Wrapped Pumpkin Craft
Wrap orange yarn around a small paper plate, securing the ends to form a cute pumpkin, and add a black paper stem for a simple yet textured craft.
Apple Stamped Pumpkin Art
Use a halved apple as a stamp, dip it in orange paint, and press it onto paper to create charming pumpkin shapes, then decorate with leaves and stems.
Halloween Themed Popsicle Stick Crafts
Glue popsicle sticks together, paint them as monsters, witches, and cats, then add googly eyes for a cute and spooky monster wall display.
Pinecone Bat Craft
Glue black paper wings and ears to a pinecone, and add googly eyes to create an adorable bat.
Clothespin Bat Craft
Paint clothespins black, attach paper wings, and create a mini bat that opens and closes with a fun wing-flapping effect.
Q-tip Skeleton Craft
Arrange Q-tips on black paper to create a full skeleton and add a paper skull for a fun and simple skeleton craft.
Photo Frame Pumpkin Craft
Create a layered paper pumpkin, leaving space in the center for a child’s photo, then decorate it with green paper leaves and display it as a personalized fall keepsake.
Bubble Wrap Pumpkin Craft
Paint a piece of bubble wrap orange, cut it into a pumpkin shape, and attach a green paper stem and leaves for textured, fun pumpkin craft ideas.
Fall Leaf Pumpkin Craft
Glue real or faux autumn leaves onto a cardboard pumpkin cutout, creating a rustic, nature-inspired pumpkin decoration perfect for fall.
Cardboard Pumpkin Craft
Cut a pumpkin shape out of cardboard, paint it orange, and add green paper leaves and a black jack-o’-lantern face for a simple, eco-friendly fall decoration.
Free Printable Pumpkin Templates for Your Pumpkin Craft Project
Enhance your pumpkin crafting experience with our free printable pumpkin templates! Whether you’re working on one of the 40 pumpkin craft ideas shared in this post or creating your own masterpiece, these templates are here to help. Some templates pair perfectly with the specific craft ideas, making it easy to follow along and create festive, seasonal art. Simply download, print, and start crafting with your little ones today!
Halloween Themed Printable Activity Worksheets!
Want more Halloween fun? Check out my free Halloween activity bundle, packed with festive printables and ideas to keep the spooky season exciting for your little ones. Explore our exclusive Halloween Printables Bundle with activities that include shape recognition, matching, phonics, letter recognition, counting, number recognition, coloring, writing practice, scissor skills, emotions, measurements, and patterns to name a few! With our versatile printables, you’ll have a blast decorating and crafting your way to an enchanting Halloween. So, check out all our offerings and let’s make this Halloween unforgettable for the whole family!
44 Easy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas to do with Your Kids!
If you’re enjoying these Halloween craft and activity ideas ideas, we also have pumpkin decorating inspiration for you! In my list of 44 Easy Pumpkin Decorating ideas, you’ll find projects perfect for decorating and carving pumpkins with kids! Pumpkin decorating with kids is one of the best ways to get into the fall spirit, but carving can be messy and a little tricky for little hands. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 44 Easy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas that are totally do-able and that both you and your kids will enjoy.
Check out the full list here and get ready to explore even more creative ideas this season!
Keep the Spooky Fun Going with More Activities to do in October!
There is so much Fall-themed and spooky fun to have in October. October is the perfect month to enjoy some quality time with your family and embrace the thrills of Halloween. To help you make the most of this season, we’ve put together a free printable activity checklist filled with exciting fall-themed activities that everyone in the family can enjoy. From pumpkin bowling to creating DIY Halloween costumes and making caramel apples, explore all the 20 fun activities to do in October!
Keep the Spooky Fun Going with More Activities to do in October!
There is so much Fall-themed and spooky fun to have in October. October is the perfect month to enjoy some quality time with your family and embrace the thrills of Halloween. To help you make the most of this season, we’ve put together a free printable activity checklist filled with exciting fall-themed activities that everyone in the family can enjoy. From pumpkin bowling to creating DIY Halloween costumes and making caramel apples, explore all the 20 fun activities to do in October!
Looking for More? 52 Fall Craft Idea: Apples, Scarecrows, Leaves, and More
If you’re enjoying these pumpkin craft ideas, I’ve got even more seasonal inspiration for you! In my list of 52 fall craft ideas, you’ll find projects perfect for embracing everything we love about autumn. From apple-themed crafts to charming scarecrows and colorful fall leaves, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. These easy and festive projects are ideal for bringing cozy fall vibes into your home, whether you’re decorating or keeping the kids busy on a chilly afternoon.
Check out the full list here and get ready to dive into even more creative ideas this season!
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