Spooky and Cute Crafts for Kids This Halloween
Halloween is the perfect time for easy, hands-on crafts that kids will actually get excited about. These simple Halloween kids crafts use everyday materials—like paper rolls, yarn, leaves, and paint—and turn them into fun, festive creations.
I love that they don’t require special supplies or perfect results—just a little creativity and a bit of mess. Whether you’re decorating for Halloween, keeping little hands busy on a rainy day, or planning a classroom activity, these ideas are fun, fuss-free, and full of personality.
From friendly monsters to spooky ghosts, there’s something here for all ages and skill levels. If you’re looking for activities that are both playful and doable, this collection is a great place to start.
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Halloween Kids Crafts
Sticky glue fingers, googly eyes rolling everywhere, and the table covered in scraps are all signs that Halloween crafting has officially begun. These 20 Halloween crafts for kids go beyond the usual pumpkins and ghosts, though you’ll find those too. Kids can turn toilet rolls into vampires, leaves into haunted artwork, and paper plates into batty masterpieces. These projects are weird, whimsical, and just the right amount of creepy.
Craft Stick Skeleton Craft
This simple skeleton craft uses craft sticks and a printable skull to help kids build their own spooky friend. It's a fun and easy way to practice fine motor skills with a Halloween theme.
Halloween Bats Paper Plate Craft
Grab a paper plate and paint it yellow for this craft. It makes the perfect full moon backdrop for bats cut from black paper.
Leaves and Seeds Halloween Art
Utilize natural materials like leaves and seeds to create Halloween-themed art, such as ghosts and bats. This eco-friendly craft encourages outdoor exploration.
Halloween Black Cat Luminary Craft
Create a glowing black cat luminary using paper plates, a cat outline, tissue paper, and a battery-operated tea light. This craft adds a charming touch to Halloween decor and is simple enough for kids to make.Â
Haunted House Halloween Kids Craft
Design a haunted house with interactive windows and doors using the provided free template. Children can enjoy playing peek-a-boo with spooky characters hidden inside.
Halloween Suncatcher Crafts
Make vibrant Halloween suncatchers in shapes like bats, pumpkins, ghosts, and candy corn using tissue paper and contact paper. These Halloween crafts brighten up windows and are fun for kids to create.
Toilet Roll Spooky Tree
Repurpose toilet paper rolls into spooky trees by cutting and painting them to resemble twisted branches. This craft is an excellent addition to Halloween-themed play scenes.
Halloween Mummies Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Wrap toilet paper rolls with white masking tape to create adorable mummy figures. Add googly eyes for a playful touch.
Toilet Paper Roll Vampire Craft
Turn a toilet paper roll into a cute little vampire just in time for Halloween with this craft. The printable template has everything needed to create this creature of the night.
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft
Combine the fun of Mickey Mouse and Halloween by creating a pumpkin-themed paper plate craft. This Halloween activity is great for Disney fans.
Fun Halloween Frankenstein Craft
Kids can design their own Halloween monster just like Frankenstein. The printable template has all the pieces and dry-brushing watercolors gives it a really nice effect.
Fall Leaf Halloween Crafts
Incorporate fall leaves into Halloween crafts by turning them into ghosts and bats. This activity combines nature exploration with creative expression.
Paper Cup Witch
It’s fun and easy to turn a regular paper cup into a cute little witch just in time for Halloween. All you need is some construction paper, a marker, and a few basic supplies.
Halloween Snow Globe
Turn a glass canning jar into a cute Halloween snow globe this year. Be sure to check the post for tips on making this turn out just right.
Handprint Spiders Craft
Trace and cut out handprints to form spider bodies, then add googly eyes and string for hanging. This craft is a fun way for kids to create personalized Halloween decorations.
Paper Cup Monster Craft
Here is a great craft to let kids go wild with. Grab some basic supplies, and turn a paper cup into a monster.
Halloween Windsocks
It’s easy to turn empty toilet paper tubes into cute Halloween windsocks. The printable template helps create all the extra details to make these perfect.
Spider Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Create a spider by painting a toilet paper roll black, adding pipe cleaner legs, and googly eyes. This simple craft is ideal for young children celebrating Halloween.
Halloween Paint Chip Puzzles
Pick up a few paint chips in Halloween shades next trip to the hardware store. This fun craft turns them into simple Halloween puzzles for kids.
3D Halloween Papercraft
Be sure to grab the printable templates for this craft. The stacked cutouts merge together to form a spooky Halloween scene.
Spooktacular Craft Supplies to Make Halloween Kids Crafts Extra Fun
The right materials can turn simple Halloween kids crafts into something truly fun and memorable. From googly eyes to Halloween-colored paper and pipe cleaners, these playful supplies spark creativity and bring every spooky idea to life.
These Halloween crafts are great for weekend fun, school projects, playdates, or family nights leading up to the big day. They’re easy enough for young kids and fun enough to keep older ones entertained, too.
If you’re planning more seasonal fun, explore my blog for even more Halloween round-ups, party food & drink ideas, and simple DIY games & activities. There’s always something creative and kid-friendly waiting for you.
For more Halloween fun, check out these other festive ideas for Halloween cocktails, mocktails, desserts and appetizers for more inspiration.
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