No Halloween party would be complete without something fun for the kids to take home! Here are 25 DIY Halloween party favors kids will love.
All awesome parties must wrap up eventually, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there! Kids can keep the excitement going with a fantastic goodie bag or party favor.
When you’re planning your Halloween bash, make sure party favors are at the top of your list. But what should you include? How can you guarantee the kids will love them?
Candy may seem like a perfect choice for a party favor, especially on Halloween, and it is definitely one that kids will love. However, you can dress up a candy gift bag a bit, or give something entirely different and your partygoers will be thrilled! Here are some ideas:
Candy Favors
To make it a bit more exciting you can make the bags themselves, or add Halloween themed wrappers to each piece of candy. Personalizing the “delivery vehicle” is a great option here, and you’ll find some in this post.
Party Activity
An fun idea for a party favor is to combine it with a DIY activity. Have each party guest make something that they can take it home with them when they leave.
Toys
Bubbles, Slinkys, squirt toys, stickers, etc. all make good non-edible party favors, and you can add free printables to personalize. You will want to make sure that you keep the Halloween theme in mind when choosing these.
Cake or Other Edible Treat
Purchase a cake that is a bit bigger than you need and you can give slices of cake to kids when they leave. Or you could make some Halloween themed treats like witch fingers, bat cookies or Halloween bark.
No matter what route you decide to take with your favors, I know there’s something you’re going to love in the list below. I’ve collected 25 DIY Halloween party favors for kids that you’re going to love!
Just scroll down to get inspired for your spooky party this year! Then let me know what you try in the comments.
DIY Halloween Party Favors
No Halloween party is complete without a little something for the kids to take home! Check out these 25 DIY Halloween party favor ideas that will delight both kids and adults alike.
Mini Pinata
Make a mini mummy pinata using a toilet paper roll and some creativity! This is so fun for Halloween, but can be adapted to other occasions and holidays.
Cauldron Halloween Slime
This popular glow in the dark slime looks great in these mini witch cauldrons! Definitely a fun idea for kids to take home and enjoy.
Cauldron Bubbles
Purchase some Halloween themed bubbles and attach these free printables to make Cauldron Bubble party favors!
Mummy Treat Cups
Have your kids make these super easy mummy cups and fill them with candy. They make great favors for your Halloween party!
Coffins Lids
Use these unique Halloween gift tags to add to favor bags, candy, or even use as place cards for a holiday party! You can write on them, too.
Witch Hat Party Poppers
These witch hat poppers are so fun, and easy to make with basic supplies like tissue paper.
Party Favor Pencils
This is a great non-candy Halloween party favor idea! Head to the Dollar Store and pick up some Halloween theme pencils, erasers and spider rings. Just stick them in some treat bags.
Plastic Skeletons
Purchase plastic skeletons and attach the free printable to each one. So cute!
Treat Box
Get a free printable Halloween treat box, perfect for holding candies! You can give these as gifts at school or pass out for party favors.
Candy Filled Balloon Pumpkins
You can use these as decorations during the party, and then kids can take one home when they leave!
Instant Witch
This creepy 'instant witch' tube is filled with everything you need to make a witch—including bloodshot eyeballs, ear wax and chin hairs. No worries, everything is edible!
Edible Play Dough
Create some edible play dough in orange and black and get these cute labels to gift it at your celebration.
Printable Candy Bar Wrappers
Grab these free printable Halloween candy bar wrappers for your sweet Halloween treats! Get five different designs for full and bite sized bars.
Witch Shoe Treat Boxes
These super cute boots are made using scrapbook paper and beaded trim. Every witch will love to have these filled with Halloween fun (candy).
Boo Pillow Box
If you like free Halloween printables, check out these cute “Boo” pillow boxes. Great for all types of parties including classroom. Easy to assemble!
Confetti Party Favors
Halloween jars that glow in the dark make a perfect confetti party favors for a holiday celebration. Fill them with handmade confetti! You could use them for a spooky wedding too.
Ghost Lollipops
Even can make these ghost party favors - they are so easy! Don't forget the free printable tags; there are three different sayings.
Toxic Test Tubes
Science test tubes are just the right amount of spooky for these easy Halloween party favors! Add a free printable for some festive fun.
Candy Bar Wrappers
These Halloween candy bar wrappers are perfect for using as party favors, or for passing out to trick or treaters . . . and they’re FREE!
Bag of Bones
These bones may look creepy and old, but they are just white chocolate dusted with cocoa!
Printable Masks
Just print, cut and add rubber bands. With six mask options, there is something for everyone! Kids will love grabbing these off the table.
Trick or Treat Tins
Make these adorable Trick or Treat tins to use as Halloween favors for a party, carnival, or as a surprise for neighbor trick or treaters! You can also find a set of free printable tags to make them below.
Witch Brooms
Here is another pencil party favor idea. Make them into witch brooms with a little felt and a rubber band!
Witch Face Pudding Cups
Just print and wrap around pudding cup desserts. Such a cheap and easy favor idea!
Mini Candy Bar Wrappers
Personalize your chocolate bars with these printable Halloween mini candy bar wrappers! Get a sheet of four different designs for free.
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