10 Fun (and Safe) Halloween Party Ideas for Babies and Toddlers
Halloween is a great time for family fun, and it’s especially enjoyable when your little ones can participate.
If you’re looking for some ideas for safe and fun Halloween party activities for babies and toddlers, you’ve come to the right place.
Read on for ten of our favorite ideas that are sure to keep the little ones entertained all night long!
1. A Pumpkin Patch Party
A pumpkin patch party is a great way to celebrate the fall season with your little ones. You can set up a simple scavenger hunt, with prizes for finding the most pumpkins or the biggest pumpkin.
For toddlers, you can create a Pumpkin Painting Station, where they can explore different colors and textures.
And of course, no party is complete without some delicious snacks. Sliced apples, honeyed yogurt, and mini pumpkin pies are all perfect choices for a Fall-themed feast.
With a little planning, a pumpkin patch party can be a fun and festive way to celebrate the season with your littlest ones.
2. A Costume Parade
Dressing up your little one for Halloween is one of the best parts of the holiday. And what could be more adorable than a baby or toddler in a costume?
Turn on some spooky music and let your baby or toddler enjoy the day in their Halloween outfit!
If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are a few ideas for cute and easy costumes that are perfect for babies and toddlers. For a gender-neutral option, try dressing your child as a bumblebee.
For something a little more festive, how about a pumpkin or a ghost? And for those who want to get a little bit more creative, try a character from their favorite book or movie.
Whatever you choose, your little one is sure to be the cutest trick or treater around. So get creative and have fun making this Halloween a memorable one for your little one.
3. A Sensory Bin Party
If your little one is not quite ready for trick-or-treating, why not try a sensory bin party instead?
A sensory bin party is a great way to engage your baby or toddler’s senses. Fill a small bin with rice, beans, or another safe material, and add a few Halloween themed toys.
Then let your little one explore!
The different textures and colors will stimulate their sense of touch and sight, while the sounds of the toys being shuffled will appeal to their sense of hearing.
A sensory bin party is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the world around them in a safe and stimulating environment.
4. A “Make Your Own Monster” Party
Make your own monster party for babies and toddlers. It’ll be a hit! You can use wide eyed felt monsters or make your own from paper plates. Attach pipe cleaners for arms and let the kids go wild decorating their new friend.
Encourage them to get creative and make their own unique monster masterpiece!
Once they’re done, have a parade around the house or outside. Finish up with some monster cookies and milk. The little ones will love it!
5. A Tea Party
This one is perfect for baby girls who love playing dress up. Set up a small table and chairs and have each child come dressed in their best princess or fairy costume.
Serve pink lemonade in plastic tea cups and enjoy some spooky chocolate spider treats or cupcakes.
6. A Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt can be a great way to keep your baby or toddler entertained. And it’s easy to set one up – simply gather a few small items from around the house and hide them in different locations.
Then, give your little one a clue to help them find the first item. Once they’ve found it, give them another clue to lead them to the next item.
You can make the game as easy or difficult as you like, depending on your child’s age and abilities. If you’re struggling for ideas, why not try hiding items that begin with the same letter, or items of a certain color?
Scavenger hunts are a great way to encourage your child to explore their surroundings, and they’re sure to have lots of fun in the process!
Patricia Davis, author of A Marvelous Family, loves taking her toddler outside for a quick Halloween party scavenger hunt. Walk down the block and count up the number of pumpkins, ghosts, and spiders on display in your neighborhood.
7. A Dance Party
Dance parties are a great way for babies and toddlers to burn off some energy and have some fun. And there’s no need to wait for a special occasion – any day can be a dance party day!
To get started, clear some space in the living room or kitchen, put on some upbeat music, and let your little one loose.
Encourage them to move however they want, and join in the fun yourself – it’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
If you don’t have any music of your own, there are plenty of online dance party playlists to choose from. And if you really want to get the party started, add some streamers or balloons for an extra dose of fun.
8. A Movie Night
If you’re looking for a low-key party option at home, why not host a Halloween movie night? Make some popcorn, turn off the lights, and enjoy classics like It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown or Hocus Pocus.
9. A “Paint Your Own Pumpkin” Party
This is a great activity for bigger kids who are old enough to handle paintbrushes without eating them! Set up a painting station complete with washable paint, brushes, smocks, and real or fake pumpkins. Let the kiddos get creative!
10. A Sack Race
This classic party game is always a hit with young children! Line up several brown paper bags (one for each child) and have them race to see who can hop their way to the finish line first. Give out prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers!
Have a spook-tacular Halloween! We hope these tips have helped you get started on planning your baby or toddler’s first Halloween celebration.
Be sure to share with friends and family who might be looking for ideas, and don’t forget to snap some pictures of your little one—they’re sure to look darling in their costumes.
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Krissy lives in California with her family of three that make up “The Hadicks.” With a passion for research and helping others, The Hadicks was developed as a resource for other parents and parents-to-be!