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31 Days of Halloween Crafts for Kids (Easy & Fun)

October is here, and that means one thing at our house: nonstop crafting! There’s no better way to count down to the big night than with a fun little project each day. So we pulled together 31 of our favorite kid-friendly Halloween crafts, one for every day of the month.

Grab your glue, gather your googly eyes, and let’s make some spooky memories together. Most of these use simple supplies you already have at home, so you can jump in whenever the mood strikes. Ready? Let’s craft!

Text saying LET'S GET CRAFTY! in teal letters, surrounded by colorful stars and heart shapes on a white background—perfect inspiration for making handprint clay ornaments.

A Halloween craft shows paper ghost hands in a black paper cauldron with green and purple strips, Elmers glue, washi tape, and an orange-striped background. The username @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is displayed.

Day 1: Washi Tape Witch Cauldron
Turn everyday supplies into spooky-season fun with this bubbling cauldron. Five little ghosts made from your child’s handprint rise right out of the pot! View craft →

A fun mummy kid craft for Halloween, this project features a paper plate mummy with googly eyes, white gauze strips, black painted lines, two small paper spiders, and web-themed paper underneath.

Day 2: Paper Plate Mummy
Wrap up some fun with medical gauze and a paper plate. This spook-tacular mummy is quick, easy, and perfect for little hands. View craft →

A paper plate witch hat painted black features a purple band and a white ghost cutout, set on Halloween-themed paper with spiderwebs, stars, and a "Trick or Treat" sign. @GLUETOMYCRAFTS is labeled below.

Day 3: Paper Plate Witch Hat
Just a few supplies and three simple steps! This black witch hat proves Halloween crafting doesn’t have to be complicated. View craft →

Three ghost crafts with googly eyes and white tissue strips on orange paper, surrounded by ghost cutouts, a black-painted plate, and a paintbrush. The handle @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is repeated on the image.

Day 4: Potato Masher Stamped Mummy
Grab a potato masher from the kitchen drawer and get stamping. This silly mummy is toddler-friendly and delightfully mess-friendly. View craft →

A children’s book titled “The Bats on the Bus” sits next to a fork painted bat craft made from black paint, googly eyes, paper hands, and a fork, surrounded by artificial autumn leaves. Text: @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS.

Day 5: Fork Painted Bat
Two techniques in one! Messy fork painting meets adorable handprint tracing to make a fuzzy little vampire bat. View craft →

A kids bat craft made with black paint, googly eyes, glitter, and paper shapes on purple paper. A black glittery bat cutout and black fabric paint are nearby. Text: @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS.

Day 6: Paint Splat Handprint Bat
Squish paint, sprinkle glitter, and trace those handprints. Every bat turns out a little different and a whole lot of fun. View craft →

A Halloween craft featuring a black cat made from a handprint, sitting on a yellow crescent moon decorated with glitter, surrounded by paper ghost cutouts and Halloween-themed paper. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is written at the bottom.

Day 7: Paper Plate Moon with Handprint Cat
A glittery yellow crescent moon and a sweet black cat made from your child’s own hand. This one’s a keepsake you’ll treasure. View craft →

A Halloween craft scene with black plate, orange and purple crepe strips, bat, ghost, pumpkin, and cat cutouts, glue, and themed paper. The handle @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is displayed at the bottom.

Day 8: Torn Crepe Paper Witch in Cauldron
Uh oh! One clumsy witch took a tumble into her own bubbling cauldron. Legs up and boots wiggling, this silly scene is a giggle guarantee. View craft →

A Halloween craft project with bubble wrap painted in orange, green, and purple, googly eyes, bat stickers, and ghost stickers on purple paper. A potato masher stamped cauldron adds a whimsical touch alongside the purple plate and foam stickers, all set against festive background paper.

Day 9: Potato Masher Witch Cauldron
That trusty potato masher is back! Stamp a frothy potion effect and watch kids light up as all those little circles appear. View craft →

Paper bats made from black paper, googly eyes, and torn tissue wings are arranged on a purple sheet. Halloween-themed craft materials and a marker surround the artwork.

Day 10: Crepe Paper Bat
Bring a few friendly bats indoors this October. Pointy ears, dark wings, and googly eyes make this an easy favorite. View craft →

A bear face craft made with brown paint, googly eyes, and paper shapes on blue paper, with a purple fork and GLUED TO MY CRAFTS tags visible.

Day 11: Fork Painted Werewolf
This spooky-cute werewolf comes together with supplies you likely already own. The messy fork painting turns plain paper into a wild, furry monster. View craft →

A handmade popsicle stick broom craft, created from brown paper hand cutouts and tied with an orange ribbon, sits atop the book “Room on the Broom.” A tag reads @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS.

Day 12: Popsicle Stick Witch Broom
A little Halloween magic with a big payoff. This fork-painted broom looks impressive but takes almost no skill to pull off. View craft →

Children’s artwork inspired by Creepy Carrots! shows three painted orange carrots with googly eyes on black paper, surrounded by ghost and pumpkin stickers. The book, a carrot-shaped spatula, and a pie server stamped with a playful message are nearby.

Day 13: Pie Server Stamped Creepy Carrots
One kitchen tool becomes a whole patch of googly-eyed carrots in about 20 minutes. Pair it with a read-aloud of Creepy Carrots! View craft →

Four colorful monster faces painted on paper with googly eyes and glitter, created using paint and a black plastic fork. Craft supplies and Halloween-themed items are scattered around the background. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is labeled.

Day 14: Sponge Painted Monster
Wild fork-painted hair and googly eyes that look everywhere at once! These silly monsters fill the room with giggles. View craft →

A black sheet with white ghost faces drawn on it, surrounded by Halloween-themed papers, two ghost cutouts, and a marker. The handle @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is visible at the bottom.

Day 15: Toilet Roll Stamped Ghosts
Save those toilet rolls! This spooky-cute stamping project is simple enough for little hands and looks magical against black paper. View craft →

A craft showing a black cauldron created with puffy paint, filled with green, purple, and bumpy potion, surrounded by paper bats on orange and purple paper. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is written on the bottom.

Day 16: Puffy Paint Witch Cauldron
Stir up a bubbling, glittery brew that pops right off the page. This squishy, textured masterpiece is perfect for the fridge or party table. View craft →

A Halloween spider craft made of black paint, googly eyes, purple glitter, and paper strips. Supplies like glue and a marker are nearby. The text @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is on the image.

Day 17: Paint Splat Crepe Paper Spider
Spiders get a bad rap, but these ones are adorable! Squish some paint and add crepe paper legs for a creepy-crawly friend. View craft →

Day 18: Paint Splat Handprint Ghost
Fold paint in half, add a handprint, and watch a friendly ghost appear. Messy in the best possible way! View craft →

A children's craft features two colorful handprint monsters with googly eyes on white paper, decorated with doodles, stars, and "My Lil Monster 2022"—a fun fall keepsake idea. An orange @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS label is at the bottom right.

Day 19: Halloween Keepsakes
A whole collection of easy handprint and footprint keepsakes. These spooky little memories will last a lifetime. View craft →

A stained glass skull craft made of black and white paper, tissue, and glitter stars sits on ghost-patterned paper. @gluedtomycrafts is written at the bottom.

Day 20: Skull Suncatcher
Give your windows a Halloween makeover! This cheerful stained-glass skull uses tissue paper, glitter, and a free template. View craft →

A paper plate spider web with purple tissue, white yarn woven across the center, and four playful paper spiders featuring googly eyes and drawn legs. Halloween-themed papers surround the plate, creating a festive display. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is highlighted in an orange banner.

Day 21: Paper Plate Spider Web
Weave a sticky web with yarn and a paper plate, then add a wiggly pipe-cleaner spider on top. Simple weaving fun for growing hands. View craft →

A Halloween craft scene with a Frankenstein-themed book, orange patterned papers, and a green handprint Frankenstein face made from paper with black hair, big eyes, and stitched mouth. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is at the bottom.

Day 22: Handprint Frankenstein
Turn a green handprint into a friendly monster with bolts, googly eyes, and a goofy grin. A classic that never gets old. View craft →

Purple paper with black painted circles, googly eyes, and ghost cutouts, showing a Halloween craft project. A potato masher with black paint is nearby. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS text is at the bottom.

Day 23: Potato Masher Stamped Spiders
Grab a potato masher, press it in some black craft paint, and then press on paper to bring to life! These #cutenotscary spiders are perfect for story time fun! View craft →

A candy corn-themed craft made with tissue paper, a paper plate, and glue sits on a spiderweb-patterned background. A smiley face is drawn on the white tip. Crepe paper and glue are nearby.

Day 24: Crepe Paper Candy Corn
Layer white, orange, and yellow crepe paper for a sweet fall treat that won’t melt. Great for practicing colors and patterns. View craft →

A paper bag decorated as a mummy with white strips and googly eyes on a patterned yellow and orange background. The text @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS appears at the bottom right.

Day 25: Paper Bag Mummy Puppet
Grab a paper lunch bag and crepe paper to recreate this mummy puppet. Perfect for spooky story time and imaginative play. View craft →

A ghost cotton ball craft is glued to purple paper with black paper eyes and mouth, plus bat cutouts. Flowers and pumpkins are in the background. Text reads @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS.

Day 26: Cotton Ball Ghost
Fluffy cotton balls become the softest ghost you ever did see. Cozy, cuddly, and just the right amount of spooky. View craft →

A handmade Day of the Dead craft stick skeleton ornament with a decorated skull and popsicle stick body hangs in front of a black tree with purple lights.

Day 27: Popsicle Stick Skeleton
Line up craft sticks and cotton swabs to build a rattling skeleton. A fun way to talk about bones while you craft. View craft →

A children’s book titled Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch, a wooden toy truck with a pumpkin, and a pom pom painted pumpkin patch craft paper with orange stamps are arranged together on a table.

Day 28: Pom-Pom Pumpkin Patch
Dip pom poms in paint or dab them on paper for a cheerful pumpkin patch. Add green stems for the finishing touch. View craft →

Three paper plate monsters, inspired by coffee filter crafts for kids, are decorated with paint, googly eyes, and paper cutouts. They’re displayed on a pink, heart-themed background with craft supplies and hearts. The @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS watermark is at the bottom right.

Day 29: Coffee Filter Monsters
Drip watercolors onto a coffee filter and add embellishments to make MONSTERS. The result glow beautifully in the window. View craft →

A Halloween craft featuring a handprint ghost on a black paper plate, two felt pumpkins, yellow stars, and ghost decorations on a purple background with @GLUETOMYCRAFTS text.

Day 30: Paper Plate Haunted Patch
Turn a paper plate into a spooky haunted pumpkin patch craft. It doubles as a sweet handprint keepsake as well! View craft →

A paint splat pumpkin paper plate craft with orange paint and a green paper hand stem, placed on Halloween-themed paper. The pumpkin has a black painted face and the handle @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is displayed.

Day 31: Paper Plate & Paint Splat Jack-o’-Lantern
End the month with a classic! Paint a paper plate orange and add a jack-o’-lantern face for the perfect Halloween finale. View craft →

Colorful text reads FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! with confetti, stars, and a megaphone graphic on the right, emitting hearts and cheerful decorations. The design looks festive and inviting.

There you have it, friends: 31 days of easy, family-friendly Halloween crafts to keep those little hands busy all month long. You don’t have to do them all (though you totally can!). Pick one a day, cross it off your list, and watch the spooky-season memories pile up.

We’d love to see what you and your kiddos create. Snap a photo of your favorites and tag us so we can cheer you on! Which craft are you starting with today? Grab your supplies and let’s make October the craftiest one yet. Happy crafting!

A blue text on a white background, perfect for creating a charming the places you'll go keepsake.