If you are looking for Halloween activities for half term then you have come to the right place. Halloween falls during half term this year so I have gathered together some fab activities that you can do with the kids on a Halloween and Autumn theme.
Not everyone loves Halloween, but I am a fan of anything that we can celebrate over these dark winter months and most kids LOVE it. Boo baskets seem to be the new trend, so why not take some of our printable activities, and some new colouring pencils and pop them in to keep the kids occupied.
So get ready for a half-term full of Halloween fun with these spooky activities for kids! From DIY crafts to tasty treats, there’s something to keep every little ghoul and goblin entertained. Here are some fantastic ideas to make your Halloween holiday extra special.
1. Create DIY Halloween Costumes
Put together creative costumes using items you already have at home. These DIY ideas are simple, budget-friendly, and great for getting kids involved in making their costumes. Check out DIY Halloween costumes here. You can find some others including a werewolf costume here.
2. Bake Spooky Treats Together
Kids will love making (and eating!) Halloween-themed cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. Choose from recipes like vampire bite cupcakes or spider web cupcakes for a truly ghoulish snack. Find Halloween recipes here.
3. Halloween Printables for Crafty Fun
Keep the kids entertained with free printable Halloween activity sheets, word searches, mazes, paper dolls and more. These printables are perfect for rainy days or quiet indoor time. Explore Halloween printables here:
- Free Printable Coffin Halloween Box: 6 Spooky Designs & 3 Customizable Templates
- Free Printable Halloween Paper Dolls • Creative DIY Kids Craft
- Free Printable Halloween-Themed Alphabet: A-Z Puppets to Color, Alphabet Words, and Letter Tracing
- 9 Free Halloween Maze Printables for Kids
- 3 Free Printable Halloween Word Searches for Kids
- Free Printable Halloween Fun Activity Sheet • Perfect for Spooky Season!
- Free Halloween Printables
4. Create Halloween Lanterns and Jar Crafts
Add spooky decor to your home by crafting simple jar lanterns, clay ghost tealights, or yarn-wrapped pumpkin lanterns. These projects create a haunting glow and are easy enough for young children.
- DIY Easy Paper Halloween Lanterns: 7 Free Printable Designs for Kids
- Printable Halloween Candle Holders to Color and Use with Battery-Operated Tealights
- Jam Jar Halloween Lanterns • Easy Mason Jar Craft for Spooky Decor
- Ghosts in a Jar Halloween Craft
- How to Make a Clay Ghost Tealight • Spooky DIY Halloween Decor
- Simple Jar Lanterns for Halloween
5. Make a Haunted Gingerbread House
For a unique twist on the classic gingerbread house, make a haunted version with spooky candies and decorations. It’s a fun activity that doubles as a Seasonal centerpiece. See the haunted gingerbread house guide here. Gingerbread is not just for Christmas!
6. Halloween Coloring and Activity Books
Set up a coloring station with Halloween bookmarks, coloring pages, and activity books. Kids can enjoy coloring Halloween mandalas, word searches, and maze printables for hours of entertainment.
- Kids Halloween Colouring Bookmarks
- Cute Halloween Coloring Pages (24) Free to Download
- Halloween Mandala Coloring Sheets: A Spooky and Relaxing Activity for All Ages
- Free Printable Halloween Cards to Colour: Fun for Kids
- Free Halloween Coloring Pages for Adults: Get Creative with Seasonal Spooky Designs
7. DIY Ghosts and Pumpkins
From salt dough decorations to pom-pom pumpkins, there are plenty of Halloween crafts to try. Kids will love making these spooky little ghosts and pumpkins to decorate the house. Create Halloween decorations here.
- How to Make a Clay Ghost Tealight • Spooky DIY Halloween Decor
- Wet weather Halloween decorations
- Boo • our Halloween ghosts
- Salt Dough Halloween Decorations
- Ghastly Ghosts and Bats • Get making this Halloween
- Children’s Craft Showcase • Halloween is creeping up on us!
- Pom Pom Pumpkin Garland • Fun and Festive DIY Halloween Decor
- Glue Resist Art Project for Kids • Pumpkin
- Not so scary pom pom spider
- Paper Plate Weaving Pumpkin Craft • Fun and Easy Fall Activity
- Yarn Wrapped Pumpkin Lanterns • Fun and Easy Kids Craft
- Easy DIY Fabric Pumpkins: Simple and Charming Fall Decor Crafts
- Pumpkin paper plate lacing craft
8. Silly Monsters
Does your bathroom have a toilet monster? These cute monsters are perfect for a Halloween party and so simple to add. See them here.
- Make Polymer Clay Monsters with Kids • Fun and Creative Crafting
- Big Nose Monster Bookmarks
- How to make Glove Monsters
9. Outdoor and Nature-Inspired Crafts
Take advantage of autumn leaves and twigs by creating a nature-inspired spider web craft or a pinecone owl. These crafts are perfect for an eco-friendly Halloween. Learn about the spider web craft here.
- How to make a Pinecone Owl and other pinecone crafts
- 35 Amazing Pinecone Crafts: Creative Ideas for All Ages
With these creative Halloween ideas, your half-term break is sure to be a spooktacular success! Dive into the crafts, recipes, and printables, and create memorable Halloween moments with your kids.
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I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm cardstock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs.
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I understand that not everyone has a craft cupboard full of stuff like me, so here are some simple crafts you can get off the internet:
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