Looking for some inspiration for Halloween fun for families? Check out these ten fun family Halloween ideas and activities for you to try with your loved ones this spooky season!
Toast marshmallows
Who doesn’t love the opportunity to gather the kids around an outdoor firepit to toast marshmallows? Instead of letting your kids go door-to-door this Halloween, invite some friends over, open a bag of marshmallows, and put the world to rights around an open fire. Just make sure you’ve got the ideal firewood to ensure your fire burns long and true throughout the night.
Exchange ghost stories around the fire
With your firepit up and running, you have the perfect opportunity to tell your kids some spooky ghost stories throughout the night. Check out our firelighting and kindling options to start the fire without hassle, and turn to these not-so-scary spooky stories for kids to keep them engaged without frightening them too much!
Make Halloween cookies
Instead of relying on shop-bought candy that is filled with sugar, why not rustle up some healthy Halloween cookies for your kids to enjoy? From pumpkin & oatmeal to dark chocolate treats, check out this list of healthy Halloween cookies to try out this year.
Get your craft on
Kids love making things, and Halloween is the perfect time to get crafty. Whether you build a miniature haunted house or put together some cool Halloween-themed decorations, craft time will keep your kids engaged and prevent them from heading out onto the street in search of even more candy!
Be creative with pumpkins
Okay, so there’s nothing particularly inspiring about gouging out a pumpkin at Halloween, but why settle for something normal? Invite your kids to paint pumpkins in different colours and styles, allowing them to express their creativity while leaving you with some pretty cool Halloween decorations as a result.
Movie marathon
Another great way to keep the kids at home on Halloween is to set up a movie marathon. Think family-friendly flicks like Scooby-Doo to spook the kids to the right level and set up a roaring home fire to keep everyone warm. Check out our autumn bundle offers to get your fire started with ease this Halloween.
Halloween treasure hunt
If we’re blessed with some decent weather this Halloween, set up a back garden treasure hunt for your kids. You can hide practically anything you want them to find and reward the winner with some of your delicious homemade Halloween cookies!
Do a good turn
While Halloween is typically about knocking on a neighbour’s door to ask for something, why not flip it on its head this year? Encourage your children to check in on elderly neighbours or relatives and offer their services in some way, whether it’s clearing leaves from the driveway or nipping to the local shops to pick up some groceries. It’s a great way to spread some Halloween love!
Halloween hike
The British countryside is stunning during Autumn, so wrap your kids up warm, put on your walking boots, and head for a Halloween hike in the nearby countryside. Plan your walk to end up in a local coffee shop for a spiced pumpkin latte or hot chocolate for the kids to round off a perfect afternoon in nature.
Play some games
From bobbing for apples to a spooky bean bag toss, there are so many kids' Halloween games to enjoy this Autumn. You can crank things up a notch with Halloween-themed prizes for the winners.
Have fun!
The above ideas show that Halloween fun for families can be so much more than just knocking on doors to ask for handouts! So, try any one of these wholesome Halloween activities with your kids for a Halloween to remember this year!
