Mess for Less

  • Crafts
    • Art
    • Winter Activities
    • Spring Activities
    • Summer Activities
    • Fall Recipes and Activities
  • Kids Activities
    • Baby and Toddler Activities
    • Preschool Activities
    • Sensory Activities
    • Fine Motor Skills Activities
    • Learning Activities
      • Science Activities
  • Family
    • Pets
    • Parenting
  • Shop
  • Breakfast Recipes
  • Lunch Recipes
  • Dinner Recipes
  • Dessert Recipes
  • Snack Recipes
  • Appetizers
  • Crock Pot Recipes
  • Cooking with Kids
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Spring Activities
  • Kids
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Spring Activities
    • Kids
    • Shop
    • Subscribe
  • ×
    Home » Fall Recipes and Activities

    20 Halloween Activities and Treats

    Modified: Sep 19, 2022 · Published: Sep 16, 2016 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    127 shares
    • 1

    When it comes to beloved kid holidays, Halloween is right up there. I mean what kid wouldn't love a holiday all about dressing up in costumes and getting free candy? If your kids are anything like mine, they keep asking, "how many days until Halloween?" over and over again. Here is a collection of 20 Halloween activities and treats to help you pass the time until October 31st. If you enjoy these activities, check out our Coffee Filter Pumpkins.

    My kids loved all of these Halloween activities. So easy and simple to just set up and have fun!

    When you're done here, check out these Halloween Activities and Halloween Food to make the day even more special.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why You'll Love These Activities
    • 👻Halloween Activities 
    • 🎃Halloween Treats
    • 🦇Related Halloween Recipes and Crafts

    ⭐Why You'll Love These Activities

    • Many of them are easy to prepare using items you already have at home.
    • A fun way to spend time with your kids leading up to Halloween, just like this Printable Bat Craft.

    👻Halloween Activities 

    Halloween Would You Rather Game
    Perfect to help you get in the Halloween spirit. This is a fun would you rather game to play with kids or adults. You can even use them at dinner time to spark dinner conversation. Print as many copies as you want.
    Check out this activity
    Halloween Would You Rather Game
    Halloween Game Ghost Toss
    This Halloween game of ghost toss is super fun for a Halloween party or just as a backyard game. Kids enjoy trying to get the balloon into the ghost target.
    Check out this activity
    Halloween Gak
    This gak is super fun and easy to make. Add some googly eyes and pipe cleaners to create some Halloween pumpkins.
    Check out this activity
    Snoball Monster Cupcakes
    You are going to love these Snoball Monster Cupcakes I am sharing with you today! They are fun and adorable and super easy to make. Perfect for a classroom party!
    Check out this recipe
    Halloween Math Game
    This game works on number skills and fine motor skills at the same time!
    Check out this activity
    Coffee Filter Pumpkins
    These coffee filter pumpkins are fun for kids to make and are a great Fall decoration!
    Check out this activity
    cropped-coffee-filter-pumpkins.jpg
    Halloween Sensory Play
    Shaving cream and Halloween toys provide a fun sensory experience for kids to explore.
    Check out this activity
    Free Kindergarten Halloween Worksheets
    Kids get to practice some important skills with a Halloween twist! You'll love these free printables.
    Check out this activity
    Fizzing Pumpkins
    Kids will be amazed and delighted as they watch this cool Halloween science activity.
    Check out this activity
    Black Glue and Salt Pumpkin
    Such a creative way to make Halloween art. Kids will love this tactile art project.
    Check out this activity
    Fine Motor Skills Halloween Game
    Kids try to get some creepy crawlies while they strengthen their fine motor skills.
    Check out this activity
    Spider Invasion Game
    Hit the ground and scoot like a spider in this fun, slightly spooky game.
    Check out this activity
    Candy Corn Counting
    This fun counting game is a great to use up any leftover Halloween candy.
    Check out this activity
    Black Glue and Watercolor Pumpkins
    Such a creative way to paint a pumpkin!
    Check out this activity
    Zombie Craft for Kids
    Halloween is almost upon us, but your kids can enjoy this Zombie Craft for Kids any time of year. If your kids love gross things they will flip for this paper plate craft featuring yarn brains and springy eye ball!
    Check out this activity

    🎃Halloween Treats

    Halloween Monster Donuts
    Learn how to make these Halloween Monster Donuts. They are great for a class party or even just to celebrate with friends at home.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin Pie Crescents
    If you kids love the flavor of pumpkin pie but you don't have the time to bake one, try these tasty treats.
    Check out this recipe
    Halloween Witch Bark
    Today I am sharing a simple recipe for making Halloween Witch Bark. This is such a fun recipe because the toppings make it look like a witch has melted into the bark. Think Wizard of Oz and you'll get the idea.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix
    These light and fluffy pumpkin cookies with cake mix are one of our favorite fall flavor combinations. The spice cake mix in this recipe adds a little something extra to the pumpkin cookies and the chocolate chips make them hard to resist!
    Check out this recipe
    cropped-pumpkin-cookies-with-spice-cake-mix-16-1.jpg

    🦇Related Halloween Recipes and Crafts

    • Apple Spiders Halloween Snack
    • Mummy Oreo Bark
    • Pumpkin Donut Recipe
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte Slime

    More Fall Recipes and Activities

    • Fall Worksheets For Kindergarten pin
      Fall Worksheets For Kindergarten
    • overhead shot of fall puppy chow in bowl
      Fall Puppy Chow Recipe
    • 25 Fall Fine Motor Activities
    • Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids: Pipe Cleaner Turkey

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

    Spring

    • SPRING FINE MOTOR SKILLS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
      Spring Fine Motor Activities For Preschoolers

    • Spring Movement Cards

    • spring activity book printable
      Kids Spring Activity Book Printable

    • rainbow painted handprint
      Rainbow Activities for Kids

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy and Disclosure
    • Recipe and Safety Disclaimers
    • About Me
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for our newsletter

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Advertise

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 MessForLess