Halloween Activities and Crafts for Kids
The Halloween activities my kids ask for every year, all in one place. Pumpkin decorating that does not involve carving a face, sensory bins and bags for the little ones, printable crafts for rainy afternoons, and costume ideas that do not need sewing. Most of it uses what you already have at home, and all of it has been tested on my own two.
Start anywhere — crafts and pumpkin ideas are below, costumes and party plans further down.
Past October? Everything we make through the whole season lives on the fall activities page.
84 Fun and Easy Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids in 2026
Get into the spooky spirit with these 84 Halloween crafts and activities for kids! Easy and fun ideas to make Halloween extra special.
40 Pumpkin Craft Ideas for a Festive Fall in 2026
Explore 40 fun and easy pumpkin craft ideas for fall! From DIY decor to creative projects, these crafts inspire seasonal fun for all ages.
44 Easy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas to Do with Your Kids
Looking for easy pumpkin decorating ideas? Here are 44 fun, kid-friendly ways to transform your pumpkins in 2025.
How to Make Handprint Shrinky Dink Keepsakes: Fun Craft for Kids
Create handprint shrinky dink keepsakes with our complete guide! Learn how to make them and explore fun seasonal designs.
Fairy House Pumpkins – How to Make a Magical Glowing Pumpkin
Turn ordinary pumpkins into glowing fairy houses with flowers, moss and twigs from the garden. A grown-up cuts the windows, then the whole thing is hands-off for kids.
Make Oobleck with a Pumpkin Autumn Twist
This oobleck activity is a fun sensory play for Fall! Kids will enjoy tapping into their inner chef to make pumpkin spice oobleck soup!
Printable Halloween Crafts – Create Tactile Masterpieces!
Transform bat, spider web, and pumpkin printables (free) into tactile masterpieces. The hot glue technique is a helpful guide for kids!
Blow-Up Monster Craft: Fun Halloween DIY for Kids
Create this fun monster craft using a cup and glove! Easy Halloween DIY for kids that also helps with oral motor skills. Fun and spooky!
How to Make a Pumpkin-Themed Halloween Sensory Bin
Create a fun Halloween sensory bin with orange rice and jack-o-lantern faces. Great for toddlers to work on fine motor skills while playing!
How to Make a Simple Spider Craft with Zip Ties and Cardboard
Make this easy spider craft using zip ties for legs and a cardboard face. Kids can blow their spiders and race them! Perfect Halloween fun!
Hands-On Halloween Sensory Bag: Craft, Play, and Color-Mixing Fun
Create a fun and easy pumpkin-themed Halloween sensory bag! Mix colors, enjoy sensory play, and explore color science. Perfect for Halloween!
Jelly Sensory Play – Make a Zombie Brain with Bugs
This jelly sensory play is all about making an ooey gooey zombie brain that is full of creepy critters! Find out how to make it too!
Spider Handprint Craft – Fantastic for the Spooky Season
This spider handprint craft is such a fun and spooky keepsake! The materials are simple and the multi-step instructions keep kids engaged!
Q-Tip Skeleton Craft with Easy Play Dough Recipe
This Q-Tip skeleton craft is where sensory play and anatomy collide! Cotton swab bones and DIY black play dough combine to look like x-rays!
DIY Firefighter Costume – How to Make a Fire Truck
This cardboard fire truck is the best addition to a DIY firefighter costume! It is a fun way to move the kids during Halloween or a parade!
Skeleton Printable Activity – Unique Puzzle Using Cotton Swabs
This skeleton printable activity, is a unique way to play and learn using cotton swabs as puzzle pieces! Find out how easy it is to set up!
Pumpkin Activities – Being Creative with a Real Pumpkin
These pumpkin activities are a fun way for kids to crack open a pumpkin and create some fun festive decor while learning about plants!
Halloween Activity for Toddlers – Make a Shape Sorter
This pumpkin shape sorter is a fun Halloween activity for toddlers! It is where crafting, playing, and learning collide with a pumpkin twist!
DIY Ghost – Easy & Inexpensive Halloween Decoration!
This DIY ghost is so simple to make! It takes all of a few minutes to assemble and is made up of budget-friendly materials!
DIY Artist Costume – Easy and Budget-Friendly Dress Up
This DIY Artist Costume is the perfect dress up or Halloween costume for kids. It’s not only easy to make, but such a creative process!
Shapes Craft – Make a Monster and Learn Shapes
This Monster Shapes Craft is such a fun way to craft and learn with shapes! The supplies are simple and the results are adorable!
Kids Halloween Party – The Ultimate List of Fun Ideas
Everything you need to know to throw a fun kids Halloween party! From spooky-themed activities, to decor and party favors, we got you covered!
DIY Astronaut Costume – How to Make it for Kids!
This DIY Astronaut Costume is such a fun homemade costume for kids. It’s perfect for dressing up and is also great for Halloween!