Halloween Party Ideas: 24 Kids' Halloween Crafts + 11 Fun Halloween Recipes

By: Kelly Spence, Editor of AllFreeKidsCrafts

The costumes, the candy, the creepy decorations - everything about Halloween makes it the perfect party holiday! Trick-or-treating always seems to be the main event of Halloween for kids (and can we blame them?), but that doesn't mean it's the only way to get in the spirit of the spooky season. Throwing your kids a Halloween party is a fun and festive way to celebrate the haunting holiday that doesn't focus solely on hoarding as many sugary snacks as you can get your hands on. But how do you throw a kids' Halloween party? "Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin" and bobbing for apples seem a bit outdated for today's tikes...but don't fear! We've created this Halloween party "how to," full of awesome Halloween party ideas to help you throw the best bash in town this October! From kids' Halloween crafts and activities to cool Halloween recipes for kids, this collection includes everything you need to host a kid-friendly Halloween soiree that is sure to be a screaming good time.

Bring the haunted house home with some of our spine-chilling kids' Halloween crafts for devilishly delightful decorations. Have your kids help you put out a spooky spread for your ghoulish guests with our terrifyingly tasty Halloween recipes for kids. Plan some awesome activities to keep everyone eerily entertained through the evening. This Halloween party "how to" guide will give you inspiration for all of that and more! With all of these fun and festive Halloween party ideas, kids will be cackling all night!

Halloween Party Ideas: 24 Kids' Halloween Crafts + 11 Fun Halloween Recipes

Kids' Halloween Crafts: Decorations and More

Kids' Halloween Party Activities

Halloween Recipes for Kids

The best thing about Halloween for kids is that they get to do fun crafts and make yummy treats! Let your kids have a spooktacular holiday full of fun Halloween crafts by downloading your free copy of 19 Halloween Crafts for Kids: Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas and Spooky Decor.

Kids' Halloween Crafts: Decorations and More

It wouldn't be a Halloween party without some frightfully fun decorations! Have your kids transform your home into a haunting Halloween lair of amusement with some of these festive kids' Halloween crafts. There are Halloween decoration ideas here to turn both the outside and inside of your house into a wicked Halloween wonderland, so kids will be entertained from the moment they walk up to your front door. From cute to creepy (and even a little icky), you'll find kids' Halloween crafts here that appeal to all aspects of the holiday, be they merry or mischievous. Try some of these Halloween crafts and decorations to set the spooky mood for your shindig!

Kids' Halloween Party Activities

Keeping kids entertained during your Halloween party is important; you don't want little ghouls and goblins moaning and groaning with boredom. Try these Halloween party ideas to keep kids in the holiday spirit! They're sure to have a spooktacular time with these fun and festive activities.

Halloween Recipes for Kids

We all know kids' favorite thing about Halloween is the tasty treats! They'll get plenty of candy on Halloween night, so you'll want to try some of these fun Halloween food recipes for your party. The great thing about these recipes is that your kids can get crafty with their food. They will have a blast turning a plain old cookie into something creepy and spooky. Keep the spirit alive on your snack table with these festive Halloween recipes for kids.