Hey girl, today let’s chat about all the best Halloween gift basket ideas for kids.
Are you trying to put together epic Halloween gifts for your favorite kiddos and you are looking for the best Halloween gift basket ideas? Oh yeah, girl, you came to the right place.
I have done my fair share of putting together gift baskets – it seems to be my kids’ school go-to for fundraising and I also like to send holiday treats to my nieces and nephews who live further away. My kids also have received some great Halloween gift baskets in the mail.
When it comes to Halloween gift basket ideas there are so many things you can include like Halloween candy, Halloween decorations, Halloween socks, and so much more!
Let’s get into all the top Halloween gift basket ideas that will knock your gift basket out of the park.
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Best Halloween Gift Basket Ideas
1. Halloween Candy
What would Halloween be without some candy? Um, it wouldn’t be Halloween at all! I feel like it is mostly about the candy.
When I add candy or a treat to a gift basket, I go big. I am talking full-size here!
Some classic candy options include M&Ms, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and Twix. I love Twix, especially the dark chocolate Twix!
What is your favorite Halloween candy? Let me know in the comments below!
2. Halloween Snacks
If your kids are anything like mine, they are snacking all of the time so adding some snacks to this Halloween gift basket is a no-brainer.
You can never go wrong with goldfish crackers. Everyone eats them! Pirate’s Booty is also a hit.
2. Halloween Snacks
Halloween Decorations
I know what you are thinking, did she just say to put Halloween decorations in a kids Halloween gift basket? YES, absolutely yes!
Add in some fun Halloween decorations. Your kiddo is going to have a blast putting them up!
What kind of Halloween decorations do you go for – Happy Halloween or Spooky Halloween? Let me know in the comments below.
I am a Happy Halloween girl and that will never change. The spooky just creeps me out too much.
3. Halloween Window Decorations
My kids go nuts over Halloween window clings and these are so cute.
They are very easy for kids of any age to put up. Best of all they are cheap!
My kids get upset if I put window clings up without them!
4. Halloween Garland
Kids love anything whimsical, and this Halloween garland is just that.
They can hang them anywhere, even in their bedroom.
5. Halloween Lights
These pumpkin lights are so cute.
They can be used on their own, inside jack-o-lanterns, or even for trick-or-treating in the kiddo's Halloween bucket.
The lights have a timer too, so they can be used as a festive night light.
6. Halloween Bucket
You can package all these festive items in a Halloween bucket and then your kiddo will have a candy bucket for trick or treating.
I love candy buckets but I prefer candy bags for my kids.
You see, I have to always think about storage when it comes to holiday décor (we don’t have much storage space at our house) and Halloween bags take up way less space than a bucket.
7. Halloween Socks
Girls and boys love character and festive socks. I know from personal experience with my daughter and 3 boys that this is true!
You can add some Halloween socks for boys and girls to your Halloween gift basket. I know your kiddo is going to be nuts over them.
8. Halloween Books
I love adding a book or 2 to a gift basket if I can. It not only gets kids even more excited for the event or holiday but it promotes more reading. And let's face it, every kid needs to read more!
Here are a few of our favorite Halloween books for kids.
9. Halloween Coloring Book
This pack of Halloween coloring books is so much fun for kids.
There are so many characters that they love and they are all festive for Halloween.
If I am giving coloring books, I add a package of one of my favorite colors as well.
You can’t go wrong with Crayola anything. I also love these gel pens just as much as my kids do!
10. Halloween Stickers
I think all kids are obsessed with stickers. My kids spend hours creating pictures that are started with some stickers and then they add lots of details with a pencil and colors.
Here are some great Halloween stickers.
My boys are nuts over these Super Mario stickers right now.
11. Face Paint and Hair Chalk
My kids love adding Halloween face paint and hair chalk to make their Halloween costumes even better.
I have been using this face paint for a few years now and it is so gentle on the skin and washes off easily too.
This hair chalk adds so much color to hair and washes out in the shower no problem. My kids also use this hair chalk for all the crazy days at school.
12. Halloween Temporary Tattoos
My best neighborhood friend set out temporary tattoos for the kids at her last neighborhood party and I was in charge of putting them on. Girl, I was busy for at least an hour!
There are regular ones and ones that glow in the dark – so fun!
13. Glow Sticks
These are perfect for when your kiddos are out trick or treating. My kids wear the basic glow sticks every Halloween!
14. Halloween Bubble Wand
Kids love, and I mean LOVE, bubbles! This Halloween bubble wand is so much fun and they are going to have a blast with it.
Add in some extra bubble juice because you know they are going to blast through it fast. This bubble juice is the best!
15. Halloween Bath Bombs
These Halloween bath bombs are so neat. Kids love watching the bath bomb dissolve and this one has a prize inside it.
My kids would use a bath bomb in every bath if we had an endless supply.
16. Halloween Stuffed Animals
You have to take a look at these little cuties! A great way to get some festive snuggles in😊.
17. Basket Filler Ideas
If you are looking for a few extras to add to this Halloween gift basket, these festive fillers will do the trick.
I always wonder why kids are so drawn to slap bracelets, squishy toys, and pop fidgets but I shouldn't be. It seems I end up playing with them all too.
18. Halloween Mugs
At my house, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang are a big hit so this Charlie Brown Halloween mug would be dynamite!
The kids can use them to have a nice cup of cocoa to warm up after trick or treating.
This post was all about the best Halloween gift basket ideas.
Let me know in the comments below what was your favorite Halloween costume you ever had.
My favorite had to be Dottie Hinson of the Rockford Peaches. So fun!
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.