Free Printable 31 Days of Halloween Bucket List for Kids!

Halloween has always been one of my favorite times of the year, and now that my little girl is almost 4, I’ve been so excited to start creating our own little traditions and try out fun family activities to really make the most of spooky season! That’s exactly why I’ve created this free printable Halloween bucket list for kids, and I hope you’ll enjoy completing it with your own little pumpkins. 

It’s packed with simple, spooky, and just plain fun ideas to help you count down to October 31st, without needing a sugar rush every day to do it.

Each day features a kid-friendly Halloween activity, from crafts and games to snacks, dress-up, and cozy movie nights. Whether you’re going all out with costumes and parties or keeping things low-key at home, this calendar gives you easy ways to make the most of the season.

And the best part? Most of the ideas are simple, screen-free, and use things you probably already have around the house. No need to rush out and spend a fortune on lots of stuff you don’t really need! I’ve already got mine printed out and ready to go. 

Please note that you’ll find the free printable at the end of this post, along with clear instructions on how to download and use it!

What’s On The 31 Days of Halloween Bucket List?

This bucket list is packed with all kinds of kid-friendly Halloween fun. Think spooky snacks, easy crafts, themed games, simple activities like word searches and scavenger hunts, and cozy moments like reading a Halloween book or watching a not-too-scary movie.

The best part? Every idea is simple to implement at home. You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect setup or a full weekend of planning. Most activities use things you probably already have around the house (or can grab during your next grocery run).

From hands-on crafts to festive treats to screen-free fun, there’s something here for every kind of Halloween mood—silly, spooky, or somewhere in between.

That said, if you’re looking for a little extra inspiration, here are a few of my favorite ideas from the list (and how you can bring them to life)…

• Make Halloween Cookies

Few things get kids in the Halloween spirit like baking (and decorating!) a batch of spooky cookies. This can be as simple or as creative as you like, whether you’re going all-in on a homemade recipe or grabbing a ready-to-go pack and adding your own twist.

One fun option? Try these Little Debbie–inspired Pumpkin Delights—soft, spiced cookies with a sweet filling and a jack-o’-lantern face that’s equal parts cute and nostalgic. They’re a cozy, fall-flavored bake that feels just the right amount of festive.

Not ready to bake from scratch? No problem:

• Pick up a pack of plain sugar cookies or slice-and-bake dough

• Grab a few tubes of icing (black, orange, green, white) and let the kids get creative

• Decorate cookies as pumpkins, ghosts, spiders, bats, or whatever spooky shapes you like!

Set up a cookie decorating station with some sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and music, and it easily becomes a full afternoon of fun. 

• Make a Halloween Craft

Crafting is a Halloween classic, and it’s a great way to keep little hands busy without relying on screens or spending a fortune on themed kits. Whether your kids are into cutting, gluing, painting, or just making a delightful mess, there’s a spooky craft out there for every age and attention span.

And the best part? You probably already have most of what you need at home. Think toilet rolls, paper plates, construction paper, glue, cotton balls, and markers.

Easy Craft Ideas by Age:

Toddlers & Preschoolers:

• Paper plate pumpkins with glued-on shapes for faces

• Handprint ghosts or bats

• Tissue paper collages in Halloween colors

• Cotton ball “ghost clouds” with googly eyes

Early Elementary (5–8):

• Toilet paper roll monsters or mummies

• Popsicle stick spiderwebs with yarn

• Folded paper bats or flying ghosts on string

• DIY trick-or-treat bags with stamps or stickers

Older Kids (9+):

• Paper lanterns with spooky cutouts

• Painted rocks as mini jack-o’-lanterns

• Recycled jar luminaries with tissue paper and glue

• Create-your-own Halloween cards or window decorations

Set up a little craft corner, pop on a Halloween playlist or movie in the background, and you’ve got an afternoon of creative fun that feels festive without being fussy.

• Do a Halloween Word Search

Need a quick, screen-free activity to keep the kids busy while you get things done? A word search is perfect. It’s quiet, mess-free, and sneaks in a little learning without them even realizing it.

I’ve got one ready for you—click here to grab the free Halloween word search printable and set them away with it while you enjoy five or ten peaceful minutes.

How To Use Your Halloween Bucket List Printable

1. Download the PDF
Click the link below to open the calendar in a new tab. Once it loads, either:

• Click the download icon (usually in the top-right corner), or

• Right-click and select “Save As” to save it to your device.

👉 Click here to download the 31 Days of Halloween Printable (PDF)

2. Print it at home
Use regular printer paper or cardstock if you want a sturdier version. For best results, print at 100% scale (not “fit to page”) so everything stays nice and clear.

3. Display it somewhere fun
Hang it on the fridge, pin it to a bulletin board, stick it inside a family calendar, or pop it in a frame with a dry erase marker so you can check off each day as you go.

Whether you do all 31 activities or just pick a handful that fit your family’s rhythm, this printable is here to help you soak up the spooky season, without the stress. It’s all about creating little moments of fun, connection, and memory-making throughout the month. If you try them, do let me know! You can tag me in your photos on Instagram @slimmingviolet, or tell me more about what you enjoyed the most in the comments section below!