Fun Halloween Activities for Families at Home

Updated by Jaime Netzer

Halloween is the perfect time to lean into all things spooky and festive—even if you’re celebrating closer to home this year. From carving pumpkins to sharing ghost stories, there are plenty of ways to make the season feel magical for the whole family.

Visit the Pumpkin Patch

Head to your local pumpkin patch for a classic fall tradition. After choosing the perfect pumpkin, bring it home for an afternoon of carving or decorating. Get creative with paints, stencils, or glitter to give your jack-o’-lantern a unique twist.

Plan a Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Create a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt in your backyard or around the house. Hide candy, glow-in-the-dark trinkets, or DIY prizes, then let the kids follow a set of spooky clues. It’s a fun way to keep the spirit of trick-or-treating alive.

Host a Backyard Campfire

Bundle up and gather around a backyard fire pit for an evening of ghost stories, roasted marshmallows, and hot apple cider. You can even host a contest for the scariest (or silliest) story of the night and award homemade prizes made with craft supplies like stickers, pipe cleaners, or play dough.

DIY Halloween Crafts

From googly-eyed monsters to toilet-paper mummies, crafts are an easy way to fill an afternoon with creativity. Stock up on simple supplies and let everyone’s imagination run wild. Bonus: these creations can double as Halloween décor.

Finders Seekers Mysteries

Finders Seekers Mysteries

From $26.40 per box
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Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

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“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.

Kids Craft Box – Creative DIY Art & Crafts Projects Delivered Monthly for Ages 3–9

Kids Craft Box – Creative DIY Art & Crafts Projects Delivered Monthly for Ages 3–9

From $34.99 per box
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Art supplies are a great idea for kids in your life who are creative and looking for an outlet far beyond iPads. Even if they don’t know they’re crafty (yet!) The Kids Craft: Monthly DIY Kids Craft Box may awaken some latent creativity they never knew was there. Designed for children between the ages of three and nine, this unique monthly subscription featuring DIY crafting supplies, step-by-step instructions, fun facts, and an engaging story will keep new crafters engaged for hours.

Shipping: Enjoy hassle-free delivery! Our Kids Crafts Monthly Subscription Box ships globally. The first box is shipped within 3 business days. Expect your curated creativity kit at your doorstep by the 15th of each month. Track your box, and let the crafting adventures begin!

Customer Review

“Received this as a gift. Nice colorful craft box. Very satisfied and will definitely subscribe for a monthly box. Hours of fun. My 10yr old thoroughly loved it.” — Maria G.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

From $27.99 per box
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Escape the Crate brings high-quality riddles, puzzles, and the curiosity to crack codes into the home. These games can be played solo or in a small group of up to six. Reviewers love the length of game play and the ability to select different levels of expertise. These escape room creators are a fan favorite.

Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.

Customer Review

“It took us (three adults) about 3 hours to do "Escape the Gold Rush Robbery" and we all enjoyed ourselves, finding the puzzles pleasantly challenging but not frustrating.” -Kj. L

An Autumn Tale, Kids DIY Crafts Box (Ages 3-9 years)

An Autumn Tale, Kids DIY Crafts Box (Ages 3-9 years)

From $39.99 per box
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Shipping: Enjoy hassle-free delivery! Our Kids Crafts Monthly Subscription Box ships globally. The first box arrives within 5-10 days. Expect your curated creativity kit at your doorstep by the 15th of each month. Track your box, and let the crafting adventures begin!

Finders Seekers Junior Explorers

Finders Seekers Junior Explorers

From $25.00 per box
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Finders Seekers Junior Explorers takes the learning of the classroom and turns it into enthralling mystery games, perfect for children of all ages. Designed by the team behind the #1 rated mystery box on Cratejoy, each box contains a fun 4-day itinerary chock-full of activities to get the brain ticking and heart thumping.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd each month for orders placed by the 21st. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

Customer Review

“My kids love Junior Explorers and so do I! It's fun to watch them experiment with a puzzle, trying different things and cheering out loud when they finally figure it out. I like learning about different countries and people along with them. So fun!” – Kendra L.

The Adults & Crafts Crate

The Adults & Crafts Crate

From $33.00 per box
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There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Shipping: New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.

Customer Review

"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

From $28.95 per box
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This monthly subscription box combines science experiments and art projects to provide educational, imaginative, and creative activities for developing the whole child. All needed eco-friendly materials are included for up to 6 projects per themed box. Boxes also include a 12-page educational magazine jam-packed with puzzles, games, book recommendations, and additional project ideas related to the monthly theme. Green Kid Crafts makes a great gift and is perfect for ages 2 through 10.

Shipping: We are shipping on schedule! Free Shipping for US orders! Your order is shipped from our facilities between 1-4 days of being placed, and you will be notified with details. Subsequent boxes ship monthly from your first order.

Customer Review

“First box was a complete delight for the two 3-year-olds in my care. They were completely engaged with the art/science/exploration materials for several hours. The families appreciated that everything included is recyclable. I loved that everything I needed was in the box and I could see them learning as they played. It's just what I hoped for.” – Tyra M.

Kids Craft Kits – Award Winning Kids Arts and Crafts Box

Kids Craft Kits – Award Winning Kids Arts and Crafts Box

From $35.83 per box
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Shipping: First box ships within five business days. Renewals occur on the 11th. Subsequent boxes ship on the 1st of the month. Free Shipping for US orders! Order for your little crafter today! All subscriptions come with a printable card!

The Conundrum Box - Escape Room Game in a Box

The Conundrum Box - Escape Room Game in a Box

From $27.80 per box
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The Conundrum Box is a new mystery and adventure box that delivers part escape room experience, part choose your own adventure! Each month builds on an exciting narrative with puzzles, clues, and ciphers to crack the case and solve the mystery. Boxes can also be solved as a stand-alone mystery and revolve around a new theme!

Shipping: We ship USPS first class. All domestic orders placed by 12/17/24 will be shipped by 12/18 in order to make USPS's 12/24 guaranteed arrival. Orders placed on or after 12/18/23 will ship the next business day. Arrival by 12/24 not guaranteed. In most cases, the games come in a branded mailer box with the title of the game on it.

Customer Review

“Conundrum box deliveries truly clever and unique puzzles every month. I am always impressed by the fun themes and props and everything they do to increase the immersive experience.” - Christopher B.

Little Dreamers Club Crafts Subscription Box - MONTHLY Subscription Box

Little Dreamers Club Crafts Subscription Box - MONTHLY Subscription Box

From $32.99 per box
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Quality time reigns supreme when it comes to our kiddos. From the first box on, the Little Dreamers Club helps you give your little ones the attention they crave and the confidence they need to learn and explore. Open to find a selection of goodies that include everything from books and activity pages to art projects and hands-on craft ideas.

Shipping: Your first box ships immediately. Subsequent boxes ship out on the 11th of the month. Order by Dec 15th for Christmas Delivery.

Customer Review

"LOVED these! It got me on the ground and engaged in doing fun things with my 4 year old. The projects all had great instructions and were so easy to follow." - Ronda W.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our full Halloween Shop for spooky boxes and themed gifts, or explore ideas in our Best Halloween Subscription Boxes guide.