Popsugar Parenting Kid Activities Kids’ Halloween Activities 13 Halloween Activities For Kids That Will Give Ghouls and Goblins a Run For Their Money 1 August 2018 by Murphy Moroney Image Source: Flickr user Mt. Hood Territory Getting in the Halloween spirit is one of the best parts of the Fall season; add kids into the mix, and the the holiday becomes about a million times more fun. While finding the perfect costume is obviously a top priority for your little ones, there's also a ton of fun to be had in the activities department. Whether you have fraidy cats who are scared of everything, or your 7-year-old is begging you to queue up a scary movie, there's an activity every member of your squad will enjoy. Not sure where to begin with your Halloween celebration? Scroll through to get a glimpse of our favourite activities inspired by All Hallows' Eve — and then promptly pencil them into your family's calendar. 1 Bob for apples. Image Source: Flickr user Adam Cutler Introduce this classic Halloween game to your kiddos stat. Just make sure they're supervised at all times. 1 / 12 2 Go pumpkin picking. Image Source: Flickr user Glenn Fleishman Would it really be Halloween if you didn't let your little ones search for the perfect pumpkin to carve? Heck no! 2 / 12 3 Make a sweet treat. Image Source: Flickr user Ruth Hartnup Sure, candy is the shining star of the holiday, but letting kids give you a hand in the dessert department definitely doesn't hurt either. 3 / 12 4 Head to the corn maze. Image Source: Flickr user DM Scour the internet for farms in your area that offer a kiddie version of the real thing. 4 / 12 5 Hit a harvest festival. Image Source: Flickr user Chris Bohn Bring your brood to a local harvest festival and sample your favourite Fall treats. Cider doughnuts, anyone? 5 / 12 6 Head to a Halloween parade. Image Source: Flickr user Cherrywood 78722 Have your children suit up and join in on some parade fun — they may even win a prize for the best costume. 6 / 12 7 Go to a not-so-scary haunted house. Image Source: Flickr user Walter Your clan might not be ready for the adult version just yet, but some venues offer a watered-down version for ghosts-in-training. 7 / 12 8 Carve a Jack-o'-Lantern. Image Source: Flickr user Helen Cook Let kids go wild with their haul from the patch. Don't forget to lay down some newspaper before getting started. 8 / 12 9 Make slime. Image Source: Flickr user Josh Hallett Halloween is always the best time to get messy. 9 / 12 10 Watch a Halloween movie. Image Source: Flickr user Ginny Gear up Netflix or Hulu and watch an age-appropriate Halloween movie that won't leave them with nightmares. 10 / 12 11 Plan a pet costume. Image Source: Flickr user Mike McCune There's nothing sweeter than seeing your furry friends in costume. Let your kids help you with the tough decision. 11 / 12 12 Make a craft. Image Source: Flickr user anjanettew Go the straightforward route by buying a themed craft kit or make your very own craft from scratch. 12 / 12 Kid ActivitiesHalloween For KidsLittle KidsFallHalloween