13 Things to Do With Your Kids That Will Make This Halloween Extra Spook-tastic

Updated on 9/5/2018 at 12:37 PM

Getting in the Halloween spirit 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 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 favorite activities inspired by All Hallows' Eve — and then promptly pencil them into your family's calendar.

Bob for apples.

Introduce this classic Halloween game to your kiddos stat. Just make sure they're supervised at all times.

Go pumpkin picking.

Would it really be Halloween 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, but letting kids give you a hand in the dessert department 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 is always the best time to get messy.

Watch a Halloween movie.

Gear up Netflix or Hulu and watch an age-appropriate Halloween movie that won't leave them with nightmares.

Plan a pet costume.

There's nothing sweeter than seeing your furry friends in costume. Let your kids help you with the tough decision.

Make a craft.

Go the straightforward route by buying a themed craft kit or make your very own craft from scratch.