We all know that Halloween is going to be a bit different this year which is why many of us are looking for Halloween activities for children to do at home. Celebrating Halloween is one of our favourite Autumn activities for kids. Read on for inspiration for ways to celebrate Halloween at home.
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Halloween fun for kids
Don’t forget to sort your children out with a Halloween costume. They’ll have loads of fun wearing it whilst doing these activities. You don’t need to spend loads of money. Try these DIY Halloween costumes for kids.
You’ll love these Halloween photoshoot ideas for babies. Use them to create some precious memories this Halloween.
Why not create a Halloween or boo basket for your child. Find Boo basket ideas for kids here.
Halloween activities for children
Halloween sensory play
Do your kids enjoy sensory play? The benefits of sensory play are numerous and not only that kids of all ages enjoy sensory experiences. Below are some of the best Halloween themed sensory play ideas.
Make a spooky swamp sensory bin for Halloween! A creepy, glittery Halloween sensory bin with spiders, bones, and more for kids to explore
If you have toddlers or preschool children to plan fo then you can't go wrong with this simple sensory bin. It's not only quick to set up but young children will love filling and pouring the rice and exploring the Halloween elements.
If your kids are anything like mine and love play dough, they'll love this build a spider activity. Perfect for Halloween sensory fun.
Create your own Halloween decorations with these DIY Halloween decorations for kids to make.
Find loads more ideas for Halloween sensory play ideas for kids.
This is the perfect Halloween craft for kids. Even better, it's a neature craft too using fallen leaves. Make this cute decoration with my easy step by step instructions
Halloween STEM activities
Halloween is a great time for some fun STEM activities. Here are my favourites.
Making these salt crystal ghosts is not only a fun STEM activity but they make great decorations too.
How much fun does this messy STEM activity look? and it can be enjoyed by many ages.
Halloween reading
Reading themed books is always a great way of celebrating or teaching kids about a holiday or season. Find a selection of books to read together this Halloween below.
Reading Halloween books in the run-up to Halloween is so much fun for kids. In this post, I have shared a selection of not so spooky Halloween books for young children.
This selection of books are specifically for toddlers. There are some great board books, interactive and noisy books to share with your little one this Halloween.
There are so many gorgeous Halloween picture books available. Find my favourites in this post.
If you have older children, then you'll love these chapter books.
Why not surprise your kids with some funny jokes. Here are 48 ideas to choose from.
Halloween crafts
Kids love getting creative and there are lots of options at Halloween. So get out your art supplies and try some of these great projects.
Simple and cute. Kids will love making these monsters.
Boo’tiful Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Footpritns for Kids Halloween Craft
Such a fun and simple, spooky craft. Make these glow-in-the-dark ghost footprints.
My kids love shadow puppets right now so we will definitely be trying these ideas this year.
150 Halloween jokes for kids and Halloween puns that are ghoulishly funny
Kids love jokes, the sillier the better. Find 150 jokes for kids this Halloween here. That should keep them giggling for a while!
Make these cute popsicle stick haunted houses. They will work well as decorations too.
Why not make your own bookmarks for all those spooky books you'll be reading?
How cute are these necklaces? Perfect to make and wear during your Halloween celebrations.
Halloween games
What celebration would be complete without some party games? Who remembers apple bobbing? Below are lots more ideas.
Charades is fun for all the family. Get your free printable here.
Get kids moving whilst having spooky fun with this spider web obstacle course.
Older children will love helping to make this tin can bowling game which kids of all ages will enjoy playing.
Could you get the other families in your street involved and create a Halloween window letter hunt? This is perfect for Halloween 2020. Great for creating a neighbourhood event when trick or treating isn't appropriate.
Get your free printable Halloween Bingo game cards in this post.
Halloween snacks
Make their day extra special with these Halloween themed snacks.
Your kids will love this Halloween themed smoothie.
Do your kids love popcorn? They'll love these fun, colourful, Halloween popcorn.
Find loads more party food ideas in this great post.
How cute are these Spider cookies and so simple to make too.
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Easy Monster House Halloween Craft for Kids Step-by-step tutorial
I hope you have found lots of ideas in this post to make your children’s Halloween special. My own girls have requested a Halloween party for the family. I’ll be putting up some decorations and picking some of these games to play together. I’ll also make some spooky snacks that I’m sure they’ll love.
If you have older children, find loads of ideas for Halloween Party Ideas for Teens here.
Where to next?
- As well as Halloween, autumn has so many more opportunities for themed play and other activities. Find my favourite autumn activities for preschool here.
- Already planning ahead for Christmas? You’ll love this Christmas tree play dough activity
Find more seasonal activities for kids here.
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