12 Fun Halloween Games, Coloring, and Sensory Activities for Kids
As a busy mom, I understand how challenging it can be to find ways to keep our little ones entertained (and out of mischief). When a holiday comes around, we try to incorporate activities and make memories or family traditions.
During Halloween, it's the perfect time of year to sprinkle a little spooky fun into the home without adding more to your to-do list.
Don't worry. I've got you covered with 12 Easy and Fun Halloween Activities that will keep your kids busy, happy, and learning, all without the stress!
From hands-on sensory play to easy memory games and coloring pages, these activities are perfect for young kids and quick to set up.
If you need something to fill an afternoon or just a quick break, enjoy your favorite drink. Mine is coffee; I have a very energetic toddler. These ideas will keep your little goblins entertained while giving you a few moments of peace!
Fun Halloween Memory Game for Kids To Boost Their Cognitive Skills
Get into the Halloween spirit with this fun and free Halloween Memory Game from Marley Doodle Digital! This printable game features adorable ghosts, pumpkins, and more. It is perfect for preschoolers and older kids to boost their memory skills while having a spooky good time. Entertainment the whole family, whether for a party or a cozy night.
Ready to boost your kid’s brain power with some spooky fun? Snag this adorable memory game! [Check it out here]
2. Halloween Matching Game for Preschoolers
The Halloween matching game from Simple Everyday Mom is a perfect choice for preschoolers learning to match and memorize. With playful designs like black cats and pumpkins, it’s an easy-to-print activity that’s great for Halloween. Its simplicity ensures that your child can engage with it independently, giving you some well-deserved peace of mind.
Turn matching into magical moments—grab these playful Halloween printables now!
3. Spooky & Cute Halloween Coloring Pages
These free Halloween coloring pages from Simple Everyday Mom offer a delightful collection. If your child enjoys coloring witches, bats, or pumpkins, this assortment provides a creative outlet for kids of all ages. With such a variety, your child's creativity is sure to be sparked. Ideal for rainy days or pre-Halloween excitement, these free pages are sure to be a hit.
Ready to spark your child’s creativity with some spooky fun? This delightful collection of free Halloween coloring pages and watch their imaginations run wild! [Click Here]
4. Halloween Trivia for Kids
This Halloween Trivia for Kids from Mimosas & Motherhood features over 80 trivia questions designed for younger and older kids. Perfect for classrooms or family gatherings, this trivia game will keep everyone laughing and learning!
Want to see who’s the Halloween expert in your family? Test their knowledge with these fun trivia questions and keep the spooky season full of laughs and learning! [Check Here]
5. Kid-friendly Halloween Coloring Pages
This set from Homeschool and Happiness features six adorable designs, including haunted houses, pumpkins, and spooky ghosts! Perfect for homeschool activities or party fun. These printables are an easy way to get your kids excited for Halloween while boosting their creativity .
Download them for free and let the Halloween coloring fun begin!
Bring Halloween to life with these adorable coloring pages—perfect for homeschool activities or rainy-day fun! Grab yours now and let the coloring excitement begin!
6. Pumpkin Apple Stamping
This simple fall activity involves cutting apples in half, dipping them into orange paint, and stamping them onto thick paper to create pumpkin shapes. It is perfect for kids and a creative way to use bruised apples.
Want to try it? Click here for the full step-by-step instructions and materials! [Start Fun Now]
7. Witches' Brew Halloween Slime
This is the perfect activity before watching not-so-spooky movies! It involves making two batches of fluffy slime, one purple and one green, then combining them in a cauldron for a creepy, swirled effect. Your kids love adding googly eyes and even plastic spiders for that extra spooky touch. The slime is stretchy, fluffy, and a great sensory activity. Your little ones will love this sensory experience!
Want to create your own spooky Witches Brew Slime?
[Click Here] for the full step-by-step directions, and let the slime-making fun begin!
8. Creepy Crawly Halloween Sensory Bottle
This easy diy activity will have you mixing spooky fun with a calming sensory experience for kids. Using items like plastic spiders and food coloring, you create an eerie orange liquid that floats the creepy crawlies in the bottle.
Find out what happens when you shake this bottle filled with spooky spiders. It's like a mini Halloween surprise! [Create Your Bottle Here]
9. Bubbling Brew Experiment
Who knew spooky science could be this much fun?
The Bubbling Brew Experiment is a fun and easy science project using baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. Watch as your kids’ 'cauldron' fizzes and bubbles over with excitement. Add creepy eyeballs for an extra spooky Halloween twist. The perfect mix will have your mini-scientist grinning from ear to ear!
Ready to wow your kids with a magical bubbling brew? Let the fizzing fun begin with this easy-to-follow experiment that will have them mesmerized! [Start Your Brew]
10. Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin
Get your toddler ready for some hands-on Halloween fun! The Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin is filled with tiny foam pumpkins and pumpkin face cutouts for toddlers to discover and play with. It’s a fun, hands-on way to engage their fine motor skills without much mess.
Create a mini pumpkin patch your toddler will love with this simple sensory bin! [Start NOW]
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11. Fall Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
These Fall Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are a soft, delicious treat with a rich texture. Decorate them with tangy cream cheese frosting and fall-themed designs, like pumpkins or leaves. It’s a tasty activity that’s perfect for the holiday season!
For the full recipe and step-by-step instructions, check it out [Let’s Bake ].
12. Halloween Kindness Role-Playing Cards
Turn Halloween into a lesson on kindness with these Halloween Kindness Role-Playing Cards! Perfect for helping kids practice good manners, sharing, and compliments while trick-or-treating, these cards make learning kindness fun and interactive. They're a great way to blend the excitement of Halloween with important social-emotional skills!
Want to try it with your kids? [Read more here!]
Your Next Steps for a Stress-Free, Fun Halloween
Make this Halloween a blast without overwhelming yourself! ’ve been there, and I know how important it is to have quick, fun activities that don’t add stress.
These easy activities will keep your little ones entertained and give you some much-needed time to sit down.
Want even more ideas? Explore my Halloween Movie List for toddlers or grab the Halloween Bucket Checklist Template to make the most of the spooky season.
The Halloween activities are fun for the whole family, even toddlers, and help create lasting memories. Got a favorite activity? I'd love to hear about it! Send me an email and check out more Halloween fun for kids below.
If these ideas helped you, be sure to share them with your mom friends. Let's spread the Halloween Boo!!
