This is the best list of Halloween crafts for toddlers! If you are looking to have fun with your littles, try these awesome and easy craft ideas.
In my house, Halloween isn’t just a holiday; it’s a season of magical mischief and pumpkin-spiced everything.
Imagine a yard brimming with inflatables, a porch that whispers ‘boo!’ to passersby, and me, your Halloween enthusiast, decked out in pumpkin print from head to toe.
Oh yes, we take our Halloween seriously here.
But this year, the spotlight’s on the littlest ghouls and goblins. My two-year-old niece is about to embark on her first real Halloween adventure.
She’s just piecing together the magic formula: dress up + adorable smile = candy jackpot. To kickstart her Halloween journey, we’re rolling up our sleeves and diving into some cute and easy Halloween crafts for toddlers.
Whether you’re a parent, a doting aunt or uncle, or a teacher guiding a classroom of enthusiastic mini monsters, these crafts are the perfect way to introduce toddlers to the joys of Halloween.
And let’s not forget our preschool friends – these activities are a scream for them too!
Ready to transform your little one’s energy into something monstrously fun?
From handprint ghosts to paper plate pumpkins, we’ve got over 30 Halloween crafts that are perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations.
Scroll down to discover a world where every day is Halloween and every craft is a chance to make memories that are as sweet as the candy in their buckets.
Get your crafting capes on – it’s time to create some toddler-approved Halloween magic for spooky season! Check out the list below.
Halloween Crafts for Toddlers
Here are over 25 Halloween arts and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers alike.
Jack-o'-Lantern Collages
These cute jack o lantern faces can be made with supplies you have around the house. How silly can you make the faces?
Handprints & Footprints
Try some handprint Halloween crafts with either salt dough or air dry clay! I had a lot of fun making these with my niece.
Candy Corn
Print out the template or draw a candy corn on paper . . . then fill in with torn bits of paper!
Yarn Monsters
How about making a bunch of these Halloween yarn monsters for awesome afternoon crafting fun? This is such an enjoyable project from start to finish, and your littles will adore playing with these little critters.
Paper Plate Black Cat
This fun paper plate black cat is easy to make using our free pattern. While most popular at Halloween, we love black cats all year round!
Pom Pom Ghosts
These delightful pom pom ghosts with googly eyes are the cutest of Halloween kids crafts – and so easy to make! Both adults and children will love them.
Fist Bump-kins
Craft up some lasting memory keepsakes when you make these Fist Bumpkins - the cutest fist shaped pumpkins you'll ever see!
Halloween Pinata
Make a mini pinata using a toilet paper roll and some creativity! This is so fun for Halloween, but can be adapted to other occasions and holidays.
Handprint Witch
Not only is this handprint witch a simple and cute Halloween craft for toddlers, it doubles as a card. This craft is a perfect gift to give to someone with a special treat on the holiday!
Coffee Filter Bats
This bat Halloween craft idea is so easy! You'll make it using a coffee filter and a clothespin!
Drawings with Sugar
You can use sugar to make the coolest art! Try these sweet Halloween drawings in a variety of designs.
Paper Plate Spiders
This spider paper plate craft is so cute, and the easiest Halloween craft your kids will ever do. These colorful spiders also make spooktacular Halloween decorations!
Masking Tape Mummy
These masking tape mummies are perfect clean crafting fun for even the littlest of crowds! You can use regular masking tape and black paper - glow tape might be fun too!
Tin Can Bowling
Delight your preschooler in some Halloween tin can bowling that they can help make – and then play when it's done.
Paper Pumpkins
Make a paper pumpkin, step by step! Kids are going to love this fun paper craft idea for fall and Halloween.
Halloween Necklace
Turn something ordinary into extraordinary with a Halloween necklace made from straws. You can make several of these with just one pack of straws, and kids will love the stringing.
Spider Web Marble Art
This spider web marble art using paint, marbles, and cardstock is so much process art fun! Because you can never have enough spiders in the house during Halloween, right?
Halloween Playdough
Practice all the fine motor fun with Halloween play dough that can easily be paired with beads, googly eyes, and tons of other things.
Easy Zombie Slime
If your children like to make slime, try this zombie Halloween slime recipe. It’s the perfect color for the holiday.
Paint Splat Halloween Friends
No two Halloween friends will be the same with this folded paper with paint activity. Using simple craft supplies like Tulip puffy craft paint, cardstock paper and even some glue – these masterpieces are sure to get those “spook-tacular” craft juices flowing.
Pony Bead Pumpkins
Just add beads to pipe cleaners for these fun pony bead pumpkins - such great way to work on fine motor skills and keep toddlers occupied at the same time.
Ghost Craft and Decor
If you're looking for Halloween crafts for toddlers that double as decorations, these ghosts fit the bill. You'll make them with tissue paper.
Salt Dough Keepsake
How adorable is this salt dough Halloween keepsake that can be customized for any special holiday celebration! It would be fun to make these each year for a fun memory.
Pom-Pom Pumpkin Stamping Activity
This stamping activity is so fun and adorable, and of course the most perfect craft to do this Halloween! It’s easy to set up and there’s nothing better for kids than dolloping paint on pre-drawn pumpkins.
Footprint Ghosts
These footprint ghosts are such a precious keepsake for Halloween, and what kid doesn't like stepping in paint? It's a toddlers dream! Just make sure to wash off their tootsies so you don't have ghosts all over your home!
Salt Painting
Your preschooler won't be able to get enough of this pumpkin salt painting. This craft is crazy colorful Halloween fun - what other shapes can you make?
Witch Cauldron & Ghosts
This witch cauldron and ghost craft combines a paper plate idea with a hand print craft! Every witch needs a cauldron, and this is the perfect idea for you to BREW up during Halloween.
Sparkly No-Carve Pumpkins
Are you feeling the fall and Halloween vibes? Are you ready to get crafty? Skip the carving mess and enjoy these incredible sparkly no carve pumpkins with your toddler aged kids!
Halloween Sensory Bin
Here’s a fun and easy Halloween sensory bin for toddlers, preschoolers, and even big kids! This bin is so simple to set up and can be used over and over again.
What are your favorite crafts for Halloween for preschoolers? I’d love to know in the comments! I’d also love for you to visit the following kids’ craft collections for the season:
Apples • Boredom Busters • Clay • Construction Paper • Cotton Balls • Fall • Frankenstein • Frozen • Hocus Pocus • Macaroni • Moon • Mushrooms • Nature • Paper • Paper Bag • Paper Cups • Pine Cones • Popsicle Sticks • Stars • Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving Crafts for Toddlers • Vampires