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Great ideas for a festive Non-Spooky Halloween
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items Not every kid is into skeletons jumping out of closets (and honestly, not every parent is either). The good news? Halloween doesn’t need to be scary to be fun. From glow-in-the-dark dance parties to candy necklace stations, there are plenty of ways t...
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Pumpkin Decorating Party
DIY Candy Necklace Station
Costume Dress-Up Parade
Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party
Pumpkin Decorating Party
Who says pumpkins have to be spooky? Grab some paints, stickers, and glitter, and let the kids turn pumpkins into bright, colorful masterpieces. No carving (or scary faces) required!
Mini pumpkins are the perfect size for little hands, and a bag of five means nobody has to share. They look adorable lined up on the windowsill afterwards too.
Fresh Mini Pumpkins, 5 Count Bag
Chunky handles that toddlers can actually grip, plus round and flat tips for bigger kids who want details. They rinse clean easily, which matters when you're doing five pumpkins at once.
Chunky Paint Brushes for Kids, 10 Pack
Washable is the only way I'll do pumpkin painting indoors. Ten bright colors is plenty, and it wipes off little hands (and the table) without a fight.
Crayola Washable Kids Paint, 10 Colors
Great for the littlest ones who'd rather stick than paint. Lots of silly faces to mix and match, and zero mess.
Pumpkin Face Sticker Kit, 24 Sheets
Glitter without loose glitter everywhere! The sparkle is mixed right into the paint, so the pumpkins come out extra festive and your floor survives.
Crayola Glitter Washable Kids Paint, 6 Colors
DIY Candy Necklace Station
A sweet craft and a tasty treat all in one! Kids can thread colorful candies onto licorice strings to create their very own edible jewelry. It’s fun to make, even more fun to wear (and nibble).
These long, bendy laces make the perfect necklace string, and the rainbow colors look so cheerful. One bag is plenty for a whole group of kids, with some left for snacking.
Yupik Licorice Laces 2.2 lb Multicolor Candy
Plastic, blunt, and with an eye big enough for a licorice lace. They make threading so much easier for smaller kids, with no worry about pokes.
Hekisn Large-Eye Plastic Sewing Needles, 16pcs
Happy pumpkin faces, nothing creepy. I like giving each child their own plate for their candy pieces so the threading stays organized.
Smiling Pumpkin Paper Plates, 30 Count
The easiest threadable snack there is. Bright, colorful, and pretty much every kid likes them.
Kellogg's Froot Loops, Family Size
If you're okay with a bit of candy on Halloween, these soft rings slide right onto the lace. Fruity, colorful and easy to nibble off the necklace.
Life Savers Gummies Fruit Rings, 7 oz
Mini pretzels have those perfect little holes for threading and make a nice salty break from all the sugar. Leftover packs go straight into lunchboxes.
Snyder's Mini Pretzels 100 Cal, 36 Ct
Costume Dress-Up Parade
Host a costume party and let the kids strut their stuff! From superheroes to princesses (and everything in between), a costume parade is the perfect way for little ones to show off their outfits, shine in the spotlight, and celebrate Halloween with s...
Mark out a glowing runway on the floor for the parade. It peels off afterwards without leaving a sticky mess.
Gaffer Power Glow in Dark Tape 1in x 15ft
Nothing makes a kid feel like a star faster than walking a red carpet. Roll it out in the hallway and the parade instantly feels like a big event.
EZLucky Red Carpet Runner 2.6x15 ft Felt
Hand this to the "host" to announce each costume. It plays music over Bluetooth and lights up, so expect a little fight over who gets to be MC.
Amazmic Kids Karaoke Mic Bluetooth LED Light
Snap an instant photo of every child in costume and send it home with them. Such a sweet keepsake, and kids love watching the picture appear.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera Pink
Cozy decor that says Halloween without a single skeleton. Hang it behind the parade spot for a photo backdrop, and it works all autumn long.
DAZONGE Fall Decor Felt Pumpkin Beads Garland
Everyone gets a medal! With ten you can make up categories like silliest, most creative or best twirl, so no one feels left out.
10 Pack Gold Halloween Pumpkin Medals Awards
A sweet, squishy prize for the parade. A little black cat tucked in a pumpkin is about as spooky as I want Halloween to get.
8inch Pumpkin Black Cat Plush Halloween Toy
Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party
Turn down the lights and turn up the fun! With glow sticks, neon colors, and plenty of music, kids can dance, laugh, and shine bright in a party that’s all about energy and excitement… no spooky vibes, just glowing good times.
Turn off the lights and hand these out at the door. With 100 in a pack, kids can make bracelets, necklaces and crowns, with plenty left for siblings.
PartySticks 100pk 8in Glow Sticks & Favors
They glow in eight colors and look magical floating around a dark room. Kids love bopping them around while they dance.
Light Up Balloons 32 Pack, 8 Colors LED
A tiny light that turns any room into a dance floor. It's sound activated, so it flashes along with the music.
DAYBETTER Mini Disco Strobe Light
Bubbles plus a dance party is pure toddler joy. This little frog keeps the bubbles coming so nobody runs out of breath.
Frog Bubble Machine Toys for Kids 3-8
Use it to mark out a dance floor or make shapes on the wall. It glows under a blacklight, which makes the whole room pop.
Whaline 6 Colors Neon UV Blacklight Tape
Small enough to put anywhere, but loud enough to fill the room with the kids' playlist. Splashproof too, which helps around little ones with drinks.
JBL Go 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker