Halloween is a fun and spooky time, especially for kids.
While your little ones may not be ready to carve their own pumpkins just yet (though they can certainly enjoy scooping out the “guts”), there are plenty of age-appropriate crafts and activities perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
From painting mini pumpkins and making popsicle stick spiders to ghost bowling and creepy sensory bags, there are loads of ideas to keep your little ones entertained this Halloween!
Ghost Feet
Kids love finger, hand, and footprint crafts, and these ghost feet are no exception! This fun Halloween activity will get your child in the spirit with a creative twist on traditional footprint art.
Halloween Ghost Bowling Game
Let your toddler create little ghost bowling pins and knock them down in this easy and entertaining Halloween game!
Pumpkin Painting
Even if your toddler isn’t ready for pumpkin carving, they can still join in on the fun with a no-carve option like pumpkin painting. Set up a safe space with paint, brushes, and pumpkins so they can let their creativity flow!
Googly Eye Sensory Bag
Perfect for the younger crowd, this sensory bag lets kids squish and poke around with creepy googly eyes inside, while you supervise for extra safety.
Recycled CD Melted Witch Craft
Turn old CDs into a fun and quirky melted witch craft! Pair it with a Wizard of Oz movie night for extra Halloween fun.
Pumpkin Number Hunt
Keep your preschoolers engaged all month long with this educational pumpkin number hunt. Hide numbered pumpkins around the house and let your child find and match them with the correct sheet.
Halloween Playdough
This no-cook playdough is a quick craft that your child can enjoy with added Halloween-themed elements like pipe cleaners and plastic spiders for some spooky fun.
Masking Tape Mummy
With just a few supplies, your toddler can create a fun masking tape mummy. Simply draw the mummy on paper, let them cover it with tape, and finish it off with googly eyes.
Q-Tip X-Ray Craft
Teach your kids about the human body while making a spooky skeleton with this Q-tip X-ray craft, perfect for Halloween or any time of the year.