Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Get kids excited for Halloween with a free printable Halloween scavenger hunt. This activity will have them searching for spooky items like pumpkins, ghosts, and more.

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year, and I love finding fun ways to celebrate with my kids. That’s why I’ve created this free printable Halloween scavenger hunt—a perfect way to keep kids entertained.

This scavenger hunt is easy to set up, and the best part? It’s free to download and print. Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, a classroom activity, or just a fun afternoon at home, this scavenger hunt is a great way to get kids moving and having fun.

How It Works

The scavenger hunt list includes classic Halloween items for kids to find. They can search for things like:

A pumpkin
A spider
A spiderweb
A dead tree
A headstone decoration
A monster decoration
Candy
A candle
A skeleton decoration
A ghost decoration
A bat decoration
A mummy decoration
An eye
A witch decoration
Legs decoration
A black cat

Kids can look for these items around the house, in the yard, or on a walk around the neighborhood. If you’re doing it indoors, you can hide some of these things as decorations or use Halloween-themed toys or crafts. Outside, you can turn it into an adventure walk where they spot spooky decorations in the neighborhood.

How to Use the Printable

Print the Scavenger Hunt List – First, download and print the free scavenger hunt list.
Give the Kids a Clipboard – Hand your kids the scavenger hunt list and a clipboard (or just something hard to write on) and a pencil or crayon.
Start the Hunt – Let your kids explore and mark off what they find.
Make It a Challenge – If you have a group of kids, you can make it a competition. Whoever finds all the items first wins a small prize.

Fun Tips

Make It a Nighttime Hunt – If you’re doing this outdoors, wait until it gets dark and give the kids flashlights to make it extra spooky.
Add Prizes – You can add small prizes for the person who finds the most, like candy, stickers, or glow sticks.
Go on a Walk – Take the scavenger hunt on a walk around the neighborhood and look for decorations in people’s yards.

Why I Love This Scavenger Hunt

What I love most about this scavenger hunt is how easy it is to put together and how excited the kids get while doing it. It’s a fun, low-prep activity that brings out their curiosity and love for Halloween. Plus, it’s a great way to get them moving and exploring.

This scavenger hunt is perfect for a Halloween party, a school event, or just a family activity. It’s a fun way to celebrate the spooky season without a lot of fuss. So, print out your scavenger hunt, grab a pencil, and let the Halloween fun begin.

The Halloween scavenger hunt is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the scavenger hunt.

Free printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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