8 Halloween Crafts For Kids Fall Fun in October

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Fun Halloween crafts for kids to make for October activities and fall craft ideas, from cute no-carve pumpkins, glowing ghosts in a jar, to creative fall crafts you can eat, these simple hands-on projects are perfect for keeping kids entertained at home, in the autumn-themed classroom, or at a DIY Halloween party!

8 Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids

 

 

Mitten Monster Craft for Halloween

I know it seems weird, but I can’t tell you how much fun we had making these mitten monsters for Halloween. 

It was cool to see the “personality” of everyone’s monster based on the button eyes and mouths and other craft supplies we used.

And, the best part?

I used up all those lone mittens, gloves, and socks that we can’t find matches for!

Get the craft instructions for no-sew mitten monsters >

 

Pet Ghosts In A Jar That Glow!

If I only had time for one Halloween craft or Halloween activity this year, I would make these glowing ghosts in a jar again.

We did this ghost craft as a family project and each had so much fun creating what we thought our little ghost buddy in a jar would look like (including naming them!). 

And, the best part? These pet ghosts really glow in the dark!

Learn how to make glowing ghosts in a jar >

 

Tissue Paper Pumpkins Craft

My daughter and I had so much fun making these easy paper pumpkin crafts, and it’s a great fall craft for kids of all ages.

You can make them with preschoolers for fun autumn fine motor skills practice, but this is even a fun for teen Halloween crafts (my daughter was a teenager when we made them) or an easy autumn activity for a group for harvest festival ideas.

BONUS? Keep these leftover Halloween pumpkins for your Thanksgiving decorations, too!

Learn how to tissue paper pumpkins for fall crafts >

 

Pumpkin Fairy House

If you want a pumpkin carving craft that’s more than just a face, try making your own fairy pumpkin house for Halloween.

This pumpkin house with flowers also encouraged a lot of fall sensory bin play because you can actually play with the pumpkin fairy house after making it. (We added lights inside to make it more “house like.”)

It also makes a beautiful Halloween party centerpiece!

Get the craft instructions for making pumpkin fairy houses >

 

Hocus Pocus Rolls

These vanishing rolls are a fun Halloween craft you can eat.

Make the rolls together while telling the “spooky” Hocus Pocus story (included in the directions). 

Then, enjoy the magic disappearing rolls (maybe pair these sweet treats with this magic swirling potion punch?).

Learn how to make magic disappearing rolls for Halloween >

 

Mini Pumpkin Bird Feeders Nature Craft for Fall

If you’re looking for fall nature activities with a Halloween theme, try these pumpkin bird feeders.

Learn how to use min pumpkins to make natural bird feeders that will be eaten entirely by nature (the seeds and pumpkin).

It’s fun to pair this with a fall nature walk and then hang them on trees.

Learn how to make mini pumpkin bird feeders >

 

Purple People Eater Popcorn Balls

Remember that funny One Eyed, One Horned, Flying Purple People Eater song for Halloween?

You can make these monster Purple People Eater popcorn balls for edible Halloween crafts!

Pair this food craft up with the song for a fun impromptu Halloween dance party!

Learn how to make the Halloween popcorn balls >

 

Creepy Shrunken Heads with Apples

Ok, hear me out: these shrunken head apple faces and creepy pumpkin faces are HILARIOUS for Halloween crafts you can eat.

You slice apples and “carve” out faces and, let me tell you, the will NOT turn out how you think! (We called them our “Beetlejuice heads” and it would be fun to pair up with a Halloween movie watch party.)

This is one craft that got us all laughing (plus it’s a healthy Halloween treat to eat after).

Learn how to make shrunk heads for Halloween crafts >

 

 

Happy Halloween!

I hope you have fun with these Halloween crafts for kids!

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