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Spooky Season Magic for Kids 🎃
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I love making Halloween feel extra special for my kids, so I’ve pulled together some of our favorite things to celebrate spooky season. From easy decorations and fun treats to simple activities that don’t break the bank, this list is full of little w...
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Easy Decorations That Wow
 
Costume Favorites
 
Boo Basket Essentials
 
Crafts & Activities
 
Books & Movies for Kids
 
Trick-or-Treat Must-Haves

Easy Decorations That Wow

These decor picks make Halloween feel magical without tons of work. Think pumpkin lanterns, front porch signs, spooky window clings, and soft outdoor lights. Perfect for moms who want “easy Halloween decorations” and “front porch decor ideas” that lo...

 
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A super cute way to bring in some Halloween spirit without the orange-and-black intensity. Great for those who are into pastel ghosties this year!
Printable Pastel Halloween Pennant Flags
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Functional and festive! Towels are something we always need, and the glow-in-dark detail is fun for nighttime bathroom trips.
2pk Halloween Ghosts Glow in the Dark Hand Towel Set Purple
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First impressions count—even in October. A friendly ghost greeting at the door is welcoming (and charming) for trick-or-treaters.
1'6"x2'6" Ghostly Hello Doormat
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Whether you tape them in windows or have them hanging, they give those classic spooky vibes without being scary. My kids love hanging ours up each year!
Halloween Bats
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Instant spooky season mood booster for your couch or bed.
Halloween Pillow Covers Cute Ghosts
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Hanging decorations that seem to float are always magical. Bonus: you can move them around year after year.
Floating Black Witch Hats
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I love getting the newest Target birds for each season! My kids love collecting and displaying them with me!
Featherly Friends™ 'Glitzy' Good Witch Bird Figurine
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Covers protect tables and bring fun color. Great if your dining table is going to get Halloween party traffic.
Halloween Pumpkins Table Throw
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Long enough for a big impact! The iridescent quality is dreamy—especially when lights hit it just right.
72" Iridescent Ghost Decorative Wall Garland White
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Plaid gingham gives a cozy, homey feel. Use for dinner nights or Halloween baking days.
Gingham Tablecloth Orange/Black
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Practical little upgrade—for guest bathrooms or kitchen sink. It shows you don’t need full scale décor everywhere to feel festive.
Halloween Ghost Iridescent Glass Soap Pump
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Costume Favorites

Kid costumes that are comfy, cute, and affordable — plus a few DIY ideas using stuff you might already have around the house. If you’re searching for “kids Halloween costumes,” “easy costume ideas,” or “budget costumes for kids,” these are the ones w...

 
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Matchy-matchy fun with a twist. The disco aspect makes it playful, and you can get photos that you’ll love later.
Disco Ghost Kids' and Adult Costume
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Beautiful, nature-inspired, and less scary — perfect if your child leans toward pretty over spooky.
Kids' Monarch Butterfly Costume Dress
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Super comfy for littles (and warm if trick or treat is cold!). Great for toddlers who don’t like lots of fuss.
Toddler Bullseye Halloween Costume Pullover
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Fun and colorful. Babies are always adorable in animal costumes!
Infant and Toddler Parrot Halloween Costume Pullover
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My daughters are obsessed with unicorns! Easier than multiple pieces—keep in mind if it’s warm or cold where you are.
Toddler Unicorn Halloween Costume Jumpsuit
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Cute duo idea if parents want in on the fun—and maybe a nice way to tie in a theme if you’re doing a family costume.
Adult Pickleball and Paddle Halloween Couples Costume
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Classic favorite. My daughter loves Frozen and this is her pick this year. I'm guessing it wil get worn a lot after Halloween too.
Elsa Costume
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Fairytale forever. My other daughter's pick this year! Dress-up that doubles as pretend play, book reading, or party wear.
Cinderella Costume
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Boo Basket Essentials

Putting together a Halloween boo basket is one of my favorite traditions! It’s a fun way to surprise the kids with little seasonal treats — think cozy PJs, spooky books, fun crafts, glow sticks, and a few Halloween snacks. These “boo basket ideas” ma...

 
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Cozy and comforting. Good for movie nights in bed or snuggling during story time.
Ghost Throw Blanket
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Little surprises are magic. These are small and easy to tuck inside the boo basket.
Halloween Erasers Set
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Adds some festive flair to their school supplies or homework basket for October!
8ct Push Pencils Party Favors
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Festive cups help kids feel the holiday in everyday things.
Halloween Pumpkin Tumbler
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Festive cups help kids feel the holiday in everyday things.
Halloween Ghost Tumbler
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Warm feet + seasonal flair all fall long.
Pumpkin Halloween Crew Socks
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Littles love when favorite characters get a Halloween twist. Good for pretend play long after October ends.
Bluey Halloween Figures
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Matching costumes or doll play—kids love dressing their dolls up, too.
Doll Halloween Costumes
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Soft material + cozy fit = great bedtime vibes. Pajamas that feel like Halloween are worth the extra “awww”.
Halloween Pajamas
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Something to look forward to slipping into on chilly nights.
Halloween Ghostie Pajamas
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If your neighborhood has nighttime trick-or-treat, lighting them up is a must! We love these bracelets and use them when camping as well!
8 PCS LED Glow Bracelets
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Crafts & Activities

When the weather cools and energy is high, these crafts and games are lifesavers. Pumpkin painting, printable coloring pages, slime kits, scavenger hunts — all ideas that come up when moms search “Halloween crafts for kids,” “paper crafts Halloween,”...

 
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Brings in a bit of math or estimation in a fun, non-schooly way. Sweet payoff, too.
Candy Corn Guessing Game
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So helpful when the weather’s bad or when you need something low prep. Print once, use again next year. Great for parties too!
Halloween Party Game Bundle: 14 Printable Activities (Digital Download)
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Silly and surprising facts—it’s always fun to find laws that make you raise an eyebrow. Good for older kids or mixed-age groups.
Crazy Halloween Laws Trivia Game
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Quiet activity, easy to set up. Coloring + chatting = perfect downtime.
Halloween Cat Coloring Pages
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Kids love wearing something they made. Pride + mess + fun = perfect combo.
Halloween Paper Crown Coloring Craft
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Festive wearables from craft supplies. Good to let them lead, with you as helper.
Jack O Lantern Paper Crown
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Paint + wood = sturdy keepsake. Let them pick colors, then display their minis!
3ct Halloween Wood Characters Painting Craft Kit
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These little pumpkins glowing or lit make such a warm nightlight. Bonus: painting them keeps kids busy and focused.
Halloween Craft Lit Ceramic Pumpkins Painting Kit
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Helps with focus + eases perfectionism (since the pattern tells you what to do). Perfect for older kids (or for you!)
Halloween Craft Floral Ghost Paint-by-Number Kit
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Less messy than paint! Great for travel or calm afternoons.
Paint by Sticker Kids: Halloween
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Books & Movies for Kids

Wind-down time deserves something cozy but still fun. I’ve included picture books, light spooky stories, and family-friendly Halloween movies we loop year after year. If you ever search “Halloween kids books,” “family Halloween movies,” or “bedtime H...

 
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Gentle, cute, lots of farmyard fun. Good for very little ones—it doesn’t lean scary.
Little Blue Truck's Halloween - by Alice Schertle
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Slight spooky edge but still ok for kids who like imagining monsters are curious instead of scary.
How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace
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Beautiful illustrations + familiar style = comforting for kids who might be cautious about Halloween.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Creepy-Crawly Halloween - by Eric Carle
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Short, sweet, silly. Perfect for bedtime when you want smiles, not frights.
Eek! Halloween! by Sandra Boynton
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Teaches kindness too—being different is okay. Important messages wrapped in Halloween fun. On Netflix!
Spookley the Square Pumpkin
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Traditional favorite. Nostalgic for us, magical for them. A family movie-night must.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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Musicals = songs kids remember and fake karaoke. Good for dancing in costume. On Disney+!
Mickey's Monster Musical
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Shows are great if you need a break or want something supervised and fairly mild. On Netflix!
Watch Super Monsters Save Halloween | Netflix
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Kids tend to love the funny monsters more than the scary parts. Good one to preview if younger kids will watch.
Hotel Transylvania
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Familiar characters in Halloween settings make transitions into spooky easier for little hearts. On Disney+
Watch Vampirina | Disney+
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Adorable and reassuring. Great book to read right before bed.
Spooky Pookie by Sandra Boynton
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Rhythmic, fun, perfect for group reading aloud. Makes “witch” something friendly.
Room on the Broom By Julie Donaldson
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Sweet story. If your child is helped by pictures + gentle story arcs, this one’s a gem.
Pumpkin Jack
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A little bit of mischief, some humor, and an excuse to talk about what “scary” means.
Creepy Carrots!
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Curiosity wins. For the older kids especially—it’s a fun way to learn, not just “spooky for spooky’s sake.”
Weird But True! Halloween: 300 Spooky Facts
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Trick-or-Treat Must-Haves

Glow sticks, candy alternatives, cute treat buckets — items that make the night smooth and safe. These help when you need things like “trick or treat accessories,” “safe Halloween gear,” or “best candy bags.”

 
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Take your kids out trick-or-treating but still leave candy for the neighborhood kids. A simple sign to hang on your door with a bowl of treats makes it easy — no stress, no guilt, and everyone still gets to enjoy the fun.
Halloween Trick or Treat Door Sign, Halloween Candy Sign Printable, Please Take Two
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These reusable totes make the perfect trick-or treat bag. They hold a lot of candy and are durable!
Pumpkin Toss Orange Reusable Tote
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These reusable totes make the perfect trick-or treat bag. They hold a lot of candy and are durable!
Spider Web Reusable Tote
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Don't forget kids who are not trick-or-treating for candy because of allergies. I always have a basket full of non-food Halloween treats as well!
Halloween Stamps
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Another fun way to add lights to kids who are trick or treating in the dark.
Halloween Finger Lights
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Glow sticks add fun to every party and also add a layer of safety to evening trick or treat
Glow Sticks
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I've been looking for the perfect family Halloween candy bowl to use year after year. I think this is it!
Vintage Pumpkin Candy Bowl,
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This flag lets trick-or-treaters and families know that you have non-food treats available!
Teal Pumpkin Jack-O'-Lantern Garden Flag
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Teal is the color of allergy-friendly trick-or-treating. Perfect to place to put your non-food trick-or-treat options or perfect if your trick-or-treater has allergies!
Teal Pumpkin Halloween Trick or Treat Bucket 8.5in 2 Pack
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