Halloween Bucket List: 13 Fun Halloween Activities to do with Your Kids
Looking for some fun Halloween activities to do with your kiddos this year? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we will provide you with a Halloween bucket list filled with 13 ideas that is sure to keep your kids entertained all month long. From dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating, to carving pumpkins and making spooky snacks, we have got you covered! So what are you waiting for? Get started on this bucket list today and have a spook-tacular time with your family this Halloween!
Why is Halloween such a popular holiday? For kids, it’s a chance to dress up in their favorite costumes and go door-to-door collecting candy. For adults, it’s an opportunity to relive their childhood by decorating their homes and yards, and passing out candy to the neighborhood kids. And for everyone, it’s a time to enjoy all the fall festivities, like hayrides and corn mazes.
If you’re looking for some fun things to do with your kids this Halloween, we’ve got you covered! Here is our Halloween bucket list, filled with 13 Halloween activities that are sure to keep your kids entertained all month long:
Dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating
This is a classic Halloween activity that kids always enjoy. Let them pick out their favorite costume, grab a pillowcase or pumpkin bucket, and head out into the neighborhood to fill it up with candy! Tip for moms with little ones – wagons are SO MUCH EASIER than carrying or moving in and out of the stroller!
Carve or decorate pumpkins
Get into the Halloween spirit by carving some spooky jack-o-lanterns! This is a fun activity for kids of all ages. If you have younger kids, they can help by drawing or painting the face on the pumpkin. Just be sure to have some adult supervision and help with the carving, and have plenty of newspapers or paper towels on hand to clean up the mess afterwards.
Make spooky snacks
What’s Halloween without some spooky snacks? Get your kids in the kitchen and let them help you make some festive treats! There are plenty of recipes online that are perfect for this occasion. From Graveyard Dirt Cups to Mummy Dogs, the possibilities are endless!
Mummy Dog Recipe
Ingredients:
- Hot dogs
- Crescent rolls
- Ketchup or mustard (for the eyes)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wrap a crescent roll around each hot dog, making sure to leave a small opening at the top for the eyes. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Using ketchup or mustard, draw two eyes on each mummy hot dog. Serve immediately.
Graveyard Dirt Cup Recipe
Ingredients:
- Oreos
- Vanilla pudding
- Whipped cream
- Gummy worms, Candy Pumpkins or Marshmallows Ghosts
Instructions:
Start by crushing the Oreos into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Add the vanilla pudding mix and blend until combined. Pour the mixture into small cups or bowls and let set in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Once the pudding has set, top with whipped cream and gummy worms. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Go on a hayride
This is the perfect activity for a fall day. Bundle up and head to a nearby farm to go on a hayride! Most farms also have other activities like corn mazes and pumpkin picking, so you can make a day of it.
Visit a haunted house
If your kids are looking for a little thrill this Halloween, take them to a local haunted house! There are usually plenty of haunted houses in most cities and towns during the Halloween season, so you should have no trouble finding one that is suitable for your family. Just be sure to check the age requirements beforehand, as some of them can be pretty intense.
Watch a Halloween movie
There are so many great Halloween movies out there, both for kids and adults. Pop some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and enjoy a family movie night with a Halloween twist! Some of our favorites include “Hocus Pocus”, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, “Halloweentown”, and “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”.
Visit a pumpkin patch
This is another great activity for a fall day. Take a trip to a local pumpkin patch and let your kids pick out their own pumpkins! Most pumpkin patches also have other activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and petting zoos, so you can make a day of it.
Decorate the house for Halloween
Get into the Halloween spirit by decorating your home with spooky decorations! This is a fun activity for kids of all ages. Let them help you put up Halloween lights, put out the skeletons, and make ghosts out of sheets to hang in the windows. You can even turn it into a contest to see who can come up with the best decoration!
Make Halloween crafts
There are so many great Halloween crafts out there that your kids will love making! You can find plenty of ideas online, or get a craft book from your local bookstore. Some of our favorites include making ghosts out of tissue paper, bats out of coffee filters, and spiders out of pipe cleaners.
Throw a Halloween party
If you’re looking for a fun way to entertain your kids and their friends, throw a Halloween party! You can decorate the house, make spooky snacks, have a costume contest, and play Halloween-themed games. Just be sure to have plenty of candy on hand for all of the little ghosts and goblins!
Make Halloween slime
This is a fun activity for kids of all ages! You can find an easy recipe for making slime DIY Slime for Toddlers, or buy a kit from your local craft store. Add in fake eyeballs, spiders, or bugs! Once you have the slime made, let your kids play with it to their heart’s content! Just be sure to supervise them closely, as some of the ingredients can be pretty messy. PS: if you decide to add the glitter, be prepared to find sparkles everywhere for weeks to come.
Have a Halloween scavenger hunt
This is a fun activity for kids of all ages! Hide Halloween-themed items around your house or yard, and let your kids go on a scavenger hunt to find them. You can make it as easy or difficult as you like, depending on the age of your children.
Have a bonfire
This is the perfect activity for a fall night. Build a fire in your backyard and roast some marshmallows! You can even tell spooky stories around the fire to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Just be sure to have an adult supervising, and put the fire out completely when you’re done.
What’s on your Halloween bucket list? Share your Halloween activities in the comments below!
If you’re looking for more Halloween ideas, check out our post on Scary Good Halloween Treats.
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Have a safe and happy Halloween!
