Getting in the Halloween spirit [1] is one of the best parts of the Fall season; add kids into the mix, and the holiday becomes about a million times more fun. While finding the perfect costume [2] is obviously a top priority for your little ones, there's also a ton of fun to be had in the activities department [3]. Whether you have fraidy cats who are scared of everything or your 7-year-old is begging you to queue up a scary movie [4], there's an activity every member of your squad will enjoy.
Not sure where to begin with your Halloween celebration [5]? Scroll through to get a glimpse of our favorite activities inspired by All Hallows' Eve [6] — and then promptly pencil them into your family's calendar.
Bob for apples.
Introduce this classic Halloween [8] game to your kiddos stat. Just make sure they're supervised at all times.
Go pumpkin picking.
Would it really be Halloween [9] if you didn't let your little ones search for the perfect pumpkin to carve? Heck no!
Make a sweet treat.
Sure, candy is the shining star of the holiday [10], but letting kids give you a hand in the dessert department [11] definitely doesn't hurt either.
Head to the corn maze.
Scour the internet for farms in your area that offer a kiddie version of the real thing.
Paint pumpkins.
Let kids get creative by painting their own pumpkin. Added bonus: no cutting necessary.
Hit a harvest festival.
Bring your brood to a local harvest festival and sample your favorite Fall treats. Cider doughnuts, anyone?
Head to a Halloween parade.
Have your children suit up and join in on some parade fun — they may even win a prize for the best costume.
Go to a not-so-scary haunted house.
Your clan might not be ready for the adult version just yet, but some venues offer a watered-down version for ghosts-in-training.
Carve a Jack-o'-Lantern.
Let kids go wild with their haul from the patch. Don't forget to lay down some newspaper before getting started.
Make slime.
Halloween [12] is always the best time to get messy.
Watch a Halloween movie.
Gear up Netflix or Hulu and watch an age-appropriate Halloween movie [13] that won't leave them with nightmares.
Plan a pet costume.
There's nothing sweeter than seeing your furry friends in costume [14]. Let your kids help you with the tough decision.
Make a craft.
Go the straightforward route by buying a themed craft kit [15] or make your very own craft from scratch.
