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Halloween treats don't always have to come wrapped in sugar. 🎃
Whether you're putting together a Boo Basket, looking for a little surprise before trick-or-treating or starting a new October tradition, a Halloween gift for kids can make the season feel even more magical.
And unlike the contents of the trick-or-treat bucket, some Halloween treats can stick around long after October 31.
From Halloween toys and cosy pyjamas to books, crafts and little friends to cuddle, here are 25 of the best Halloween gift ideas for kids, with plenty of not-too-spooky options for little ones.
1. A Special Halloween Doll
A Halloween doll is part gift, part playmate and part trick-or-treating companion.
Choose a character with a story of their own and they can become part of your child's Halloween world, joining in with dress-ups, imaginary adventures and bedtime long after the costumes come off.
Our Holiday Hollow Boo Bunch is filled with witches, werewolves and magical friends created for exactly this kind of Halloween play.
2. A Halloween Plush Friend
For younger children, a soft Halloween plush toy is a sweet way to join in with Halloween without anything feeling too spooky.
Look for pumpkins, black cats, friendly monsters and other characters that are much more cuddle than creepy.
Bonus points if their new friend comes trick-or-treating too.
3. Halloween Pyjamas
New Halloween pyjamas are one of those very simple things that can quickly become a family tradition.
Give them at the beginning of October and wear them for Halloween movie nights, bedtime stories and pumpkin carving.
Then bring them out again next year, if they still fit!
4. A Boo Basket
Why give one surprise when you can hide a few little ones inside a Halloween Boo Basket?
Start with a basket or trick-or-treat bag and fill it with a mixture of little gifts, activities and treats.
You don't need to fill it to the brim. A Halloween friend, a book, something to make and one favourite sweet is more than enough to create a little magic.
5. A Halloween Book
A beautiful Halloween story is a gift you can bring out every October.
For little ones, choose funny or gentle Halloween stories rather than anything genuinely frightening. For older kids, you can slowly increase the spookiness.
Add a torch and you have everything you need for a Halloween story by torchlight.
6. A Dress-Up Costume
A costume isn't just for Halloween night.
Choose something that can make its way into the dress-up box afterwards, like a witch's hat, fairy wings, cat ears, a cape or a swishy tutu.
The best costumes tend to have a very busy life long after trick-or-treating is finished.
7. A Halloween Craft Kit
For kids who love making things, put together a simple Halloween craft kit.
Add paper, stickers, googly eyes, pipe cleaners and crayons, then see what they create.
Paper ghosts? Tiny monsters? A whole family of pumpkins?
There are no rules in Holiday Hollow.
8. A Trick-or-Treat Basket
Their very own trick-or-treat basket makes a lovely practical Halloween gift.
Choose one sturdy enough to use year after year, then make bringing it out of the cupboard part of the excitement of Halloween arriving.
9. A Glow-in-the-Dark Toy
There is something undeniably magical about turning off the lights and discovering that something glows.
Glow-in-the-dark toys are particularly fun for Halloween because they add a tiny nighttime surprise without needing to be scary.
Some of our Holiday Hollow friends have their own glow-in-the-dark details waiting to be discovered when the lights go out. ✨
10. A Little Witch
Not all witches are scary.
Some wear sparkly tutus. Some give out sweets. And one particular witch likes to sneak from house to house swapping leftover Halloween candy for surprises.
A friendly witch doll makes a sweet Halloween gift for kids who prefer their Halloween filled with magic rather than frights.
11. A Halloween Baking Kit
Cookie cutters, sprinkles and a favourite biscuit recipe can become an entire afternoon of Halloween fun.
Try pumpkins, moons, stars, cats or little witch hats.
Eating the results is obviously an important part of the activity.
12. Halloween Stickers
Never underestimate the excitement of a very good sticker sheet.
Pop Halloween stickers into a Boo Basket, use them for decorating trick-or-treat bags or let little ones create their own Halloween pictures.
They're also a brilliant small non-candy Halloween treat.
Also Read: 20 Non-Candy Halloween Treats and Gifts for Kids
13. A Halloween Puzzle
A puzzle is perfect for a cosy October afternoon.
Choose something appropriate for their age and look for autumn, pumpkin, animal or magical themes if your child isn't particularly fond of spooky Halloween imagery.
14. A Mini Halloween Friend
Not every Halloween gift needs to be big.
A tiny doll, little plush character or bag charm makes a fun surprise to tuck into a Boo Basket or leave beside their bed.
Small enough to come everywhere, including trick-or-treating.
15. A Pumpkin Decorating Kit
Not ready to hand a toddler the pumpkin-carving tools? Sensible.
Try paint, stickers, washable markers or craft supplies instead and let children decorate their own pumpkins.
The results may not be Pinterest-worthy. They will almost certainly be better.
16. Halloween Hair Accessories
Black cats, tiny pumpkins, stars, moons and little bows make easy Halloween gifts for children who love dressing up.
They're also an easy way to make an everyday outfit feel ready for Halloween without needing a full costume.
17. A Halloween Colouring Set
Add Halloween colouring pages, chunky crayons or pencils to a little pouch for an inexpensive Halloween gift.
It's also a handy activity to have ready while everyone is waiting for trick-or-treating to begin.
18. A Friendly Monster
Monsters don't have to live under beds.
Find one that's funny, colourful, squishy or particularly good at cuddling and let your little one decide what kind of monster they've discovered.
We suspect most monsters are misunderstood anyway.
19. A Halloween Night Light
For children who like Halloween until the bedroom lights go off, a little night light can be both practical and comforting.
Choose a moon, star, pumpkin or another gentle design that can stay in their room after Halloween.
20. A Make-Your-Own Potion Kit
No actual spells required.
Fill little jars or bowls with water, petals, leaves, biodegradable glitter and other child-safe ingredients and let your little witch create their own magical concoctions.
Give everything wonderfully ridiculous names for extra magic.
21. A Halloween Treasure Hunt
Sometimes the best Halloween gift is an experience.
Hide a few clues around the house or garden, leading to one final Halloween surprise.
For little children, use pictures instead of written clues so they can follow the trail themselves.
22. A Surprise From the Switch Witch
If trick-or-treating leaves your house with enough sweets to last until Christmas, you might like to invite the Switch Witch to visit.
In Holiday Hollow, Willa the Switch Witch tiptoes from doorstep to doorstep, swapping leftover Halloween candy for a little surprise.
Children can choose some of their Halloween haul to leave out before bed, ready for Willa to make the switch.
A perfectly sensible arrangement, according to Willa. 🍬✨
23. A New Collectible Halloween Friend
For children who already have a much-loved doll or toy collection, Halloween is a lovely excuse to add one special seasonal friend.
Choose a new character each October and, over time, you'll have a little Halloween collection that comes back out year after year.
24. A Halloween Movie Night Box
Popcorn. Pyjamas. A cosy blanket. A favourite not-too-spooky film.
Put them together in a box or basket and you've created an instant Halloween movie night.
For younger children, schedule it before Halloween itself so the anticipation becomes part of the fun.
25. Something They'll Bring Out Next Halloween
Our favourite Halloween gift idea might be the simplest.
Choose one special thing that belongs to Halloween.
A doll. A book. A basket. A little black cat. A witch. A decoration they love.
Pack it away with the Halloween decorations at the end of the season, then bring it back out next October.
Because the things children remember aren't always the biggest presents or the fullest trick-or-treat buckets.
They're the rituals.
The same book. The same basket. The familiar little friends who magically reappear each October.
And the feeling that something wonderful is about to happen.
How to Choose the Best Halloween Gift for Your Child
The best Halloween gifts for kids are the ones that suit the way they already love to play.
For babies and toddlers, think soft toys, dolls, books and sensory play. Preschoolers often love dress-ups, imaginative toys and characters they can create stories around. Older children might prefer crafts, activities, collectibles and Halloween traditions they can help create themselves.
And if your child doesn't love the scary side of Halloween, skip it.
Halloween can be witches and moonlight, dressing up and make-believe, pumpkin baskets and tiny surprises.
A little spooky. A lot magical. 🎃🌙✨
