Yes, we know, for plenty of kids, Halloween is more about the treats than the tricks. And that means: GET CANDY. But it need not be all a dental disaster; after all, candy isn’t the only treat delighting little ghouls and goblins this Halloween. These creepy (but cute) new toys and gifts are perfect for Halloween, October birthdays, or you know, any kid who just loves a spooky-scary vibe. And if the “Switch Witch” visits your house to trade sweets for toys, “the witch” could probably brush up on the latest Halloween loot options out there. (Read: The Switch Witch is you, when you creep out Halloween night after your kids are asleep to swap their candy haul for a sugar-free toy or token. Duh.)
Just for you — and just for fun — we found a cute keepsake trick-or-treat bag, nesting black cats, a rad (haunted) Lego train set, some soft and spooky plushes, and a Villainous board game, among other festive items. If you’d like a brain boost with your Halloween gift, there’s also a STEM lab set, an activity book, and an educational skeleton on our list.
Check the slides ahead for this scary-fun roundup and give your little monsters a spook-tacular holiday.
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A version of this story was originally published in October 2019.
A Mansion for All Mysteries
This epic Scooby-Doo mansion from Playmobil is chock full of ghosts and ghouls — and friends Daphne, Fred, and Scooby-Doo too, of course. Will the pals solve the mystery of the haunted mansion? With the help of your kid — and the included ghost cards — they sure will. While kids of any age are likely to adore this spooky setup, it’s recommended for ages 5 and up. Because, you know, spoooooooky.
Glow-in-the-Dark Sticker Book
Paint-by-numbers crafts can be messy, but this book puts a spin on that concept so your child is using stickers instead. There’s nothing scary about the clean-up after. The spooky paint-by-sticker book allows kids to create their own Halloween “paintings.” They’ll follow the instructions to create mummies, haunted houses and ghosts. Turn off the lights when they’re done to see their masterpieces glow in the dark.
Skeleton Puzzle
The thigh bone’s connected to the leg bone, I think? Kids can learn all about where bones actually go with this Learning Resources skeleton puzzle. The names of the bones are on the back of each piece; it’s educational and Halloween-y to boot. A 4-foot foam skeleton can be completed from the 15 sturdy pieces.
Cute Trick-or-Treat Bag
This happy jack-o’-lantern would be a great companion for your kid on Halloween night. The lining of this basket is even fun—it has multi-colored stars inside this pumpkin. Most importantly, this fabric candy holder is durable enough to carry your child’s candy haul.
Black Cat Nesting Dolls
What charming Halloween cats. This wooden Matryoshka set includes five black felines with jack o’ lanterns, each one smaller than the last. This is a Halloween gift that will last — and double as decor!
Haunted Train Set
Little LEGO builders will lose their minds over this spooky set that transforms from a normal locomotive to a ghost train. Best for ages 8 and up, the Hidden Side series lets kiddos use a game app to watch their model come to life — or in this case, death. View the train on the app and watch as ghosts wander through the scene. Play games, capture ghouls, and more.
A Halloween Cat
This cute 6” feline is ready for trick-or-treating — and snuggling. “Jinx,” the cat, has a tiny treat bag and some sparkly fur. Look out for the rest of the Beanie Boo Halloween series: Omen the bat and Glint the spider.
Spooky Stickers
We love that this Highlights Halloween activity book keeps kids busy with stickers, puzzles, and stories. If you’ve got a kiddo between ages 6 and 9 who loves “Solve the Hidden Pictures” puzzles, this book is a no-brainer.
A Ghost-Catching Car
Who ya gonna call? Introduce Ghostbusters to the next generation with this cool Playmobil set. The Ecto-1A set includes the car model from the second movie, as well as four Ghostbusters figures and a ghost trap that looks real thanks to hologram technology.
Fuggler Plush
We’re not sure why Fugglers exist, but fans of creepy toys are very glad that they do. These stuffed creatures have blank button eyes and human-like teeth — yikes. Stuffed felt Fugglers are available in 9-inch or 12-inch sizes and come in a variety of colors and designs, like Count Fuggula here.
Alien STEM Lab
The latest set in Learning Resources’ popular Beaker Creatures series is an Alien Experiment Lab — perfect for some creepy STEM fun. Experiments for kids ages 5 and up include: making “reactor pods” that fizz to reveal aliens; covering creatures in slime; and more. Did we mention slime? Perfect.
Villainous Game
Celebrate Disney’s villains this Halloween with “Villainous,” winner of the 2019 TOTY ‘Game of the Year’ award. Ravensburger’s popular board game lets big kids (and parents) channel Captain Hook, Maleficent, Jafar, Ursula, the Queen of Hearts, and Prince John, using strategy to defeat opponents.
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