Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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Originally published on September 4, 2019 and updated in August 2021.

Make Halloween even more fun with a Halloween scavenger hunt. Kids of all ages enjoy a scavenger hunt, but Halloween can be intimidating or scary for younger kids, so make it fun with this scavenger hunt for kids.

Halloween is my husband’s favorite holiday, so my family has always had fun with Halloween. But I always made sure it was fun, barely spooky and not creepy. These four Halloween scavenger hunt sheets are a fun way to celebrate October 31. You can find all my fun ideas for Halloween below.

Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween Scavenger Hunts

• How old should my children be for a Halloween hunt?
  • Scavenger hunts are great for kids of all ages.
  • Adapt the game for younger kids by pairing them with an adult or older child.
  • You can search for the items on the scavenger hunt clue card as a group rather than as individuals if that would work better for the children’s ages and personalities.

• Where should I conduct the scavenger hunt?
  • You can use these free Halloween printable scavenger hunt cards to use in a Halloween Bingo game or in a scavenger hunt
  • You can have a Halloween scavenger hunt almost anywhere.
  • It’s a great activity for the whole family.
  • You can have it a fun activity at a classroom party.
  • Incorporate it as part of a scouting or kids’ activity party game.
  • Have it as a neighborhood Halloween scavenger hunt with or without a neighborhood Halloween party.
  • Play the Halloween scavenger hunt in conjunction with going trick or treating on Halloween night. This works particularly well for children who don’t enjoy going up to the houses to ring the bell. It can be the perfect way to distract them and help them feel more comfortable.
  • There are many different ways to adapt the game for your situation.

• Should there be prizes?
  • You can provide prizes if you’d like, but they’re certainly not necessary.
  • You can encourage playing the scavenger hunt for the fun of the game.
  • You can use “bragging rights” as the prize for winning rather than giving out a prize.
  • You can give an activity or privilege as the prize rather than candy or a gift.
  • If you choose, you can give small toys, books and Halloween candy as prizes.

• What do I use to play the Halloween scavenger hunt?
  • Find a free printable Halloween scavenger hunt game sheet to use. My free 4-page scavenger hunt pdf is below.
  • Make sure everyone has a cell phone or camera if you are going to play it as a photo scavenger hunt.
  • Give everyone pens or pencils if you are going to have them check the items off the scavenger hunt game sheets.
  • Because it’s a free scavenger hunt, you can print out extra copies (because you’ll find that you need them).

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Download the free printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt pdf below. I prefer to print them on card stock paper so that they hold up better to little hands. You can also laminate the sheets at home or take them to an office supply store for lamination so that they can be used again and again.

Check the Halloween scavenger hunt clues to make sure that you have most of the items available. You can always print out images of the clues and hang them out in your hunt play area to supplement the Halloween items for players to search for.

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I’m worried about wasting printer ink – what can I do?

Most printers offer you the option to print in greyscale which is in black and white.

You can also look for the option to print in draft or economy mode. This usually means that the sheet is printed out with less ink. It still looks great and is a good way to print in color but use less ink.

How can I use the printable (what restrictions are there on use)?

You can print these pdf files as many times as you’d like for your personal or classroom use. Please do not share the file with family, friends or coworkers. Please do share the link to this post so they can access their own copy of the printable. All printables are copyrighted.

Get 20 different scavenger hunts in the Big Bundle of Scavenger Hunts, with a total of 80 different game board pages, that you can download immediately.

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Pin this Halloween Scavenger Hunt so that you can easily find it for your next Halloween party or trick or treating.

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