Halloween has always been my absolute favorite holiday and, now with 4 kids at my feet, it’s gotten even better! And, of course, even more chaotic – but that’s just life with kids, right?!
And what better way than to add to the chaos, mmm, I mean festivities, than a bit of spooky creativity?!
Whether you’ve got a toddler or preschooler who’s all about scissors and stickers, or a young school age kid who loves to paint, there’s something here for every little maker.
From spooky spiders and flying bats to friendly ghosts and pumpkin masterpieces, these easy Halloween craft ideas are perfect for home or in the classroom.
Simple to set up and big on creativity, they’re sure to bring some crafty magic to your October!
Spider Crafts
Ready to spin some crafty webs? These spider-themed Halloween crafts are creepy, crawly, and full of charm!
Simple Spider Craft
This simple and adorable Halloween spider craft is perfect for little ones—even those who aren’t big fans of real-life creepy crawlies!
With black construction paper, googly eyes, and sparkly sequins or stickers, kids can create their own friendly eight-legged friend while having loads of crafty fun.
Head over to Living Life and Learning for details
DIY Thumbprint Spider Halloween Card
Do you want to make something spookily cute with your kids? Give this thumbprint Halloween art a try. Add some googly eyes, and these spiders are sure give someone a scare!
Click the link for the free printable.
Visit One Simple Party for instructions
Super Simple Playdough Spiders
My two loved making cute spiders out of play dough as toddlers. They’re easy enough for little ones alone even if they do end up looking more like monsters! But that also works for Halloween…
Jump over to Busy Blooming Joy for more
Halloween Spider Rice Cakes
These spiders will make a fun Halloween craft and activity for snack time for kids who like rice cakes and grapes – that’s all of them, right?
Head over to A Mummy Too for more
Cardboard Tube Spiders & Spider Printing
Black paint, toilet rolls and googly eyes are all you need for this easy Halloween craft for kids. It’s a two part activity – make your cardboard spider, then use it as a paint stamp!
Cardboard tube spiders and spider printing from Busy Blooming Joy
Puffy Paint Spider Webs
The only prep for this cute Halloween craft is making the puffy paint, but you could simplify and buy it instead!
Either way, these spider webs are a good test of fine motor skills for kids.
Head over to Busy Blooming Joy for more
Simple Spider Craft for Kids
Here’s a fun Halloween craft for kids that’ll help build coordination skills and finger dexterity. All while creating their very own web for their new pet spider – how cute is he?
Visit My Green Toddler for instructions
Paper Plate Halloween Spider Craft
Another spider and spider web craft that’s sure to be a hit with kids – they’re going to love playing with it after, making the spider jump and dance over the web.
Jump over to Hunny I’m Home for details
Handprint Craft for Halloween
This time a cute handprint spider – this’ll make such a cute keepsake to mark the season with.
Head over to Craft Bits for more
Pumpkin & Jack-O-Lantern Crafts
Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without pumpkins! Here you’ll find bright orange pumpkins, pumpkins with character, and ones you can personalize and more.
Jack-o-lantern Craft
This simple Jack-o-lantern was a total hit with my kids! It’s a good test of fine motor, with cutting to start and then threading the card strips onto paper fasteners.
Visit Busy Blooming Joy for more
Simple Yarn-Wrapped Pumpkins
A simpler version of my apple paper plate lacing craft. Good for fine motor and when you’ve done a few you can string them together into a lovely pumpkin faces garland. No mess always has me sold!
Jump over to Red Ted Art for details
Pumpkin Face Fridge Magnets
Here’s a simple Halloween craft that’ll be fun for little ones to make and look cute on the fridge.
Head over to The Flying Couponer for instructions
Paper Halloween Luminaries
Here’s another fun Halloween craft for kids that will turn into cute, and a little spooky, decorations after!
Visit Crafts by Amanda for more
Mummified Pumpkin Craft
Is it a pumpkin? Is it a mummy? It’s both! This twist on a simple paper plate. jack-o-lantern is perfect for little kids who can stick on the strips of white paper any way they please!
Jump over to Simple Everyday Mom for instructions
Handprint pumpkins from The Frugal Foot Doc
Paint fingers green and the palm of the hand orange – how difficult can it be?! This cute Halloween handprint craft for kids may need a few attempts but is definitely worth a go!
Head over to The Frugal Foot Doc for more
Jack-O-Lantern Cut & Glue Activity {with Free Printable}
Need a super easy Halloween craft for kids? Try this Jack O’Lantern cut and glue craft. Little ones will love experimenting with different facial expressions. Such a fun craft that’s sure to get a giggle.
Visit Approaching Home for instruction
Black Cat Halloween Crafts
No Halloween is complete without a black cat or two! These black cat crafts are the purr-fect mix of spooky and sweet, ideal for kids to get into the Halloween spirit
Fork Painted Cat Craft
For this quirky black cat craft, instead of a paintbrush, kids can try using a fork to spread black paint and create the cat’s fluffy fur texture. Once the paint dries, add googly eyes, paper ears, and paper strips as whiskers (or why not try furry pipe cleaners?).
Paper Bag Cat Puppet Craft (with Free Printable)
Toddlers will enjoy making this super easy cat puppet, using a paper bag and the free printable template. Simply, print, color, then stick together. Now it’s time to bring that kitty to life! Toddlers and preschoolers will love playing their very own Halloween cat.
Visit Simply full of delight for more
Paper Bag Cat Craft for Toddlers
Here are some more paper bag puppets for little cat lovers. This fun cat craft for toddler uses fuzzy wires (pipe cleaners) as whiskers and construction paper for the other features.
Head over to Mama of Minis for more
Cardboard Yarn Cats
Here’s a cute Halloween cat craft that’ll look so cute sitting on the windowsill or on the mantle. Simply cut cardboard into a cat shape, paint if you like, and wrap with yarn.
Kids can pick yarn in the colors of their choice and create a unique furry friend to call their own.
Cardboard yarn carts from meophamminiartists
Handprint Black Cat Craft for Kids [Free Template]
This adorable black cat craft uses your toddler’s handprint to create a Halloween keepsake you’ll treasure.
All you need is black construction paper, scissors, glue, and the free template—plus a small hand or two!
A sweet and simple project that makes a perfect seasonal memento.
Head over to Mombrite for instructions
Toilet Paper Roll Halloween Cats
Halloween or not, kids will have a blast creating their very own family of black cats. They’re just too cute—and I know my little ones would enjoy every minute of it! This sweet cat family is one of those crafts you’ll want to keep long after Halloween has passed.
Toilet paper roll cats from deknutseljuf
Paper Plate Black Cat
A cute black and worried looking cat cleverly made from a single paper plate. The curved top of the plate works so well in creating the arched back of a scaredy-cat! It’s so simple and effective.
Visit Crafts by Amanda for details
Torn Paper Cat Craft
I love this mixed media black cat craft—it has such a cool, bold look! The vibrant orange background with bright yellow circles really makes the black cat pop and adds that perfect Halloween vibe.
It’s also packed with skill-building for little ones. Tearing black construction paper helps strengthen hand and finger muscles, while gluing and sticking is doable for kids of all ages.
Torn paper cat craft from youngschoolartwithmr.g.
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Bat Crafts
It’s time to get batty! These bat crafts are perfect for adding a little winged fun to your Halloween festivities.
Bat Puppet Craft (Free Template)
Head over to Crafty Kids Play for instructions
Coffee Filter Bats
This simple bat craft uses coffee filters to create soft, crinkly wings with a spooky twist! Kids will love watching the colors merge and spread across the filter paper – a simple science turned art project for Halloween.
Flying Bat Craft
This adorable Halloween bat is made from a simple toilet paper roll—perfect for little hands! Paint the roll black, bend the top edges inward to give the bat pointy ears, then add paper wings and googly eyes,
Hang it upside down with string as a decoration at home or in the classroom. Or just let the kids play!
Jump over to Mombrite for details
We have plenty more toilet paper roll crafts here.
Popsicle Stick Bats
These adorable bats mix classic crafting with process art—kids use bubble wrap to print unique wings and bring their purple popsicle stick bats to life.
Popiscle stick bats from hurricane_full_of_joy
Egg Carton Hanging Bats
Turn old egg cartons into friendly little bats that are ready to hang around for some Halloween fun.
Egg carton hanging bats from florecolores
Wooden Spoon Bat
Grab a wooden spoon, some paint, and let the kids turn it into a bat-tastic Halloween buddy with wings and googly eyes!
Wooden spoon bat from one_little_project
Keep the little ones moving with these fun activities:
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Witch Crafts
Double, double, toil and trouble—it’s time for some wickedly fun witch crafts!
Puffy Paint Witch Craft
I’ve always loved puffy paint (just look at our puffy paint spider web!), so I thought—why not use it for another Halloween toddler craft?
Enter: the puffy paint witch, complete with wild, textured hair. It was loads of fun to make, and I especially loved how our witch ended up with a bit of facial hair too—just adds to her charm!
Puffy Paint Witch Craft from Busy Blooming Joy
Halloween Slime
Here’s some squishy fun wrapped up in cute witches outfits. These would also make cute Halloween party favors.
Visit The Mummy Front for instructions
Magic Halloween Wand
If your little one’s ready to cast some spooky spells, they’ll need a magic wand! This enchanting Halloween craft is perfect for little kids. It looks fun to make and will be even more fun to play with.
A great way to spark imagination and creativity!
Jump over to Daisies and Pie for more
Witch Wreath Craft
This fun Halloween-themed wreath is a great way to add a festive touch to your front door! Kids will love scrunching and sticking tissue paper balls—perfect for strengthening little fingers. A simple, hands-on craft that’s just right for the spooky season.
Visit The Growing Creatives for details
Paper Plate Witch Craft
I love this friendly witch, with her cute flower hat and orange beaded hair! This sweet Halloween craft is sure to keep little ones amused.
Paper plate witch craft from nontoygifts
Flying Paper Cup Witch Craft
Pull the string and watch your witch zoom up and down—like she’s flying off for a night of Halloween mischief!
Flying paper cup witch craft from kidscraftroom
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Ghost Crafts For Kids
Boo! It’s time for some ghostly fun with these adorable Halloween ghost crafts
Halloween Footprint Ghosts
This fun Halloween craft turns your child’s footprint into a ghostly keepsake. Simply paint the bottom of their foot with white paint (make sure it’s child-friendly), press it onto paper, and let it dry before adding eyes.
This would be super sweet to do every Halloween and see those ghosts grow and grow!
Jump over to Happy Hooligans for more
Lollypop Ghosts
This easy Halloween craft doubles as a treat—meet the lollipop ghost! Just wrap a lollipop in white tissue paper, tie it with ribbon, and draw on a spooky face with a black marker. Fun to make and delicious – these would make great party favors.
Visit Homan at Home for instructions
Halloween ghosts with Maple Tree Leaves
Paint maple leaves white and add some ghostly eyes and mouth. A simple and creative craft for little ones.
Head over to The Best Vinyl Cutters for details
Popsicle Stick Ghost Craft for Kids
Grab those popsicle sticks again—it’s time to make a spooky ghost. Kids can get creative drawing different expressions and making each ghost their own.
Visit Hunny I’m Home DIY for more
DIY Ghost Leaf Window Stickers
These ghostly leaves are made using glue—just coat the leaf, let it dry, peel it off, and stick it to your window for a fun, spooky decoration. A simple Halloween craft with a magical, see-through twist!
DIY ghost leaf window stickers from happytoddlerplaytime
Fluffy Ghosts
This fluffy ghost is super easy to make—just grab some cotton balls, cut out a ghost outline, and googly eyes for a soft & spooky Halloween craft.
Fluffy ghost from funotactivities
Mummy Crafts
Get wrapped up in the fun with these adorable mummy crafts!
DIY Mummy Pumpkin with Gauze
This mess-free (and stress-free!) mummy craft is perfect for little kids and it’s one you can reuse year after year.
Just wrap a toy plastic pumpkin in bandages, add some googly eyes, and when Halloween’s over, unwrap and store for next time. You can even use a real pumpkin if you prefer!
Visit Kids Activities Blog for details
Mummy Yarn Craft Decoration
This super cute mummy craft is fun for kids of all ages. Start by having little ones cut yarn into short pieces—great for practicing scissor skills.
Then, fill mummy-shaped cookie cutters halfway with glue and let the mummification begin—kids can drop yarn strips into the glue to create their spooky shapes.
Once dry (after a few days), you can leave them as individual decorations or string them together for some awesome mummy bunting!
Mummy yarn craft from whereimaginationgrows
Spooky CD/DVD Mummy Craft
It doesn’t get much easier than this mummy craft—and it’s a great way to recycle old CDs or DVDs too! A fun, simple Halloween activity with a clever eco-friendly twist.
Jump over to Crafts by Amanda for details.
Paper Bag Mummy Craft For Kids
Kids will love creating this spooky paper bag mummy craft! Just download the free template and let the Halloween fun begin.
Visit Simple Everyday Mom for more
Mason Jar Mummy Craft
Ready to craft some DIY Halloween mummy decorations? Give old mason jars a spooky makeover by wrapping them in crepe bandages or white fabric scraps to create glowing mummy candles.
Pop in battery-operated tea lights for a kid-safe, eerie glow that’s perfect for Halloween night!
Head over to Honey and Lime for more.
Halloween Mummy Craft
A footprint craft with a twist, or should I say, a wrap! This one will be good for fine motor.
Head over to The Inspiration Edit for details
Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
This Halloween craft doubles as a sweet treat! Start by making a batch of classic Rice Krispie Treats (or buy some) then drizzle melted white chocolate over the top to create mummy “bandages.” Finish by adding candy eyes before the chocolate sets.
They’re fun to make with kids and (almost) too cute to eat.
Head over to Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog for instructions.
DIY Halloween Mummy Candy Tubes Tutorial
This cute—but slightly creepy—mummy craft is perfect for little trick-or-treaters! All you need are empty toilet paper rolls, white streamers, glue, a black marker, and some candy to tuck inside.
Wrap the rolls in streamers, glue down the ends, draw on spooky eyes, and you’ve got a fun Halloween craft that doubles as a sweet surprise!
Head over to Drug Store Diva for details
Love using empty toilet paper rolls for crafts? There are more cute Halloween tp roll characters in this list of toilet paper roll crafts for toddlers.
Other Cute Halloween Crafts for Kids
Here you’ll find skulls, candy corns, monster and Frankenstein crafts for more creative ideas this Halloween.
Easy Origami Skull
Older kids will love making these sweet origami skulls this Halloween. All they need is some coloured construction paper and a marker. The challenge will be to accurately follow the instructions.
Head over to Fold Your Way for instructions
Free Color-By-Number Halloween Printables
This no-prep activity is perfect for a quiet Halloween afternoon (if such a thing exists?!) With these free color-by-number printables, kids can practice number and color recognition while bringing spooky scenes to life.
Visit Rediscovered Family for more
Candy Corn Pots
Kids can make their very own candy corn pots for the highlight of Halloween: trick-or-treating! Start with a paper cup, paint candy corn stripes and add a ribbon handle and any other festive decorations you can get your hands on.
Head over to Rediscovered Family details
Paper Chain Kindness Countdown
Add a heartwarming twist to your Halloween countdown with a kindness paper chain.
Each link includes a simple, kid-friendly act of kindness—like helping a friend or giving a compliment. Tear off one each day as Halloween gets closer.
A simple and effective way to build excitement and encourage empathy along the way.
Jump over to Coffee and Carpool for details
Halloween Bottlecap Necklace Craft
This fun and easy Halloween craft turns recycled bottlecaps into spooky-cute necklaces! Kids can decorate the caps with Halloween stickers or mini drawings, then add a string or ribbon to wear.
It’s a great hands-on activity that’s perfect for party favors or dress-up accessories with a personal touch.
Visit One Simple Party for more
Halloween Paper Plate Wreath
This festive paper plate wreath is a fun and simple idea for toddlers and preschoolers. Simply cut out the center of a paper plate, then decorate the ring with spooky cutouts like ghosts, bats, pumpkins, or googly eyes.
A cute Halloween craft and homemade decoration that’s perfect for doors, windows, or classroom displays.
Head over to Two Pink Peonies for instructions
Halloween Monster Cookies
For a fun edible craft make these three-eyed cookie monsters with your favorite cookie mix. Simply add edible eyes or smarties before baking and finish by drawing on a mouth with edible icing pens.
Visit I Knead to Eat for the recipe
Candy Corn Friend
This easy paper plate painting activity makes a super cute Halloween craft for toddlers! Little ones will have fun creating their own candy corn characters—and even more fun playing with their new festive friends once they’re finished.
Jump over to Moms Who Save for more
Halloween Monster Kids’ Craft {free printable}
This super quick and easy Halloween craft is perfect for toddlers—especially with the help of free printable silhouettes to guide the fun.
It does take a little prep—cutting out the silhouettes—but after that, it’s a simple paint-and-stick activity that’s great for strengthening fine motor skills.
Visit In the Bag Kids Crafts for instructions
Halloween Shape Craft That Promotes Learning
This Halloween craft is simple, fun, and a great way to introduce little ones to different shapes. With plenty of cutting and sticking involved, it also helps build fine motor skills while they create their own spooky masterpieces!
Head over to Rock A Bye Parents for more
Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
Cute and simple—just the thing to get into the Halloween spirit (pun intended!).
I’d recommend spreading these out over a few days with your kids. Tackling all four in one go might be a bit much for them… or for you!
Jump over to The Best Ideas For Kids for details
Halloween Dot Art Rock Painting Ideas
Here’s a clever way to make something beautiful with no artistic skills required. So perfect for little kids!
Start by painting rocks with black or white paint. Then outline a ghost, bat, or other spooky shape and dot paint all around it. A simple, eye-catching Halloween art project that will make a great seasonal decoration.
Visit Rock Painting Guide for more
Felt Frankenstein mask
When my toddlers discovered the joy of dressing up in their pretend play—it’d keep them entertained for ages, sometimes up to half an hour. If yours are the same, make these fun masks for a Halloween-themed dress-up session.
Felt Frankenstein mask from Party With Unicorns
More fun & frightful Halloween crafts and activities await here:
