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03rd Oct 2021

5 fun, free and fang-tastic Halloween-themed activities to do with the kids

Trine Jensen-Burke

Halloween crafts for kids

Time to get creative.

When it comes to festivities, I have one vibe: Lean in hard. As in; embrace it – fully.

I mean; why the heck not? Doesn’t life have enough regular days as it is?

And so now, in my house, we are full on Halloween. I am talking broomsticks and pumpkins and banners and window stickers and pie baking and a big, giant autumn wreath on my front door.

Autumn is on, and we are living for it.

And with the afternoons being longer and darker, sure now is the perfect time to get stuck into making some more Halloween-themed art or how about taking to the neighbourhood streets for a little autumnal scavenger hunt?

1. Ghost sun catcher

Perfect to decorate your windows with this month!

Source: Thesuburbanmom.com

2. Halloween scanger hunt (with free printable)

Trying to come up with creative ideas to make Halloween fun for everyone this year? Us too. Which is why we are loving this check-list for a Halloween neighbourhood scavenger hunt. Bonus – you can print it off for free.

Source: Thesuburbanmom.com

3. Haunted house

This interactive card reveals a fun surprise when the insert is pulled out.

Source: Crafting Cheerfully

4. Bobble head black cat

Long ago, people believed that black cats could shift into human form to act as spies for witches. And whether you believe the old tales or not, there is no denying that black cats look suitably Halloween-y.

Source: Fireflies + mud pies

Halloween crafts

5. Coffee filter ghost lollipops

Even toddlers can manage this one – and they are bound to love their creations too.

Source: Happinessishodemade.net