Halloween · Scavenger Hunt
The Ultimate Halloween Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Twenty-five things to find, plus easy ways to turn the list into an indoor hunt, party race or neighborhood walk.
A scavenger hunt gives kids something to do while they are waiting for darkness, waiting for a party to start, or walking through a neighborhood full of decorations.
For younger children, hunt together and read the clues aloud. Older kids can work in teams and take photos instead of collecting anything.
25 things to find
Use the whole list or choose ten clues for a shorter hunt.
A smiling jack-o’-lantern
Find a pumpkin with a happy face.
A black cat
Real, stuffed, printed or decorating a window.
Three bats
They can be decorations, pictures or toys.
A skeleton
Bonus if it is doing something funny.
Something purple
A decoration, costume piece or candy wrapper.
A witch hat
On a person, decoration or drawing.
A spiderweb
Real or fake—do not disturb a real spider.
A ghost
Paper, inflatable, plush or projected.
A monster with more than two eyes
The stranger the better.
A pumpkin that is not orange
White, green, painted or made from another material.
Something that glows
A light, bracelet or decoration.
A haunted house
A decoration or a house dressed up to look spooky.
A broom
A witch broom or ordinary household broom.
A candy corn shape
Real candy or a decoration with the same colors.
A moon
The real moon, a picture or a decoration.
A tombstone decoration
Read the funny name if it has one.
A scarecrow
Traditional or Halloween-themed.
A pair of monster eyes
They might be hiding in a bush or window.
A striped costume
Any two-color stripes count.
A pumpkin with no face
Plain pumpkins need love too.
A door with Halloween decorations
Wreath, sign, web or anything festive.
Something with wings
Bat, owl, fairy, dragon or costume wings.
A creepy-crawly creature
Bug, toy snake, spider or worm decoration.
A Halloween word
Look for “boo,” “spooky,” “trick or treat,” or another seasonal word.
The funniest decoration you can find
Everyone has to agree it is funny enough to count.