Free Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt Game

Have some spooky fun with this Free Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt Game. It’s a fun Halloween activity for kids of all ages.

Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, looking for a fun classroom activity, or want to entertain the kids at home, this free Halloween printable is a fun game for all occasions and is a great way to add an extra layer of spooky excitement to your festivities. It makes a fun activity before trick-or-treating to get kids into the spooky spirit. The game includes free Hiding Cards, too. It features classic Halloween-themed symbols like witches, ghosts, spiders, and more.

Looking for more spooky fun? Try one of these free Halloween word searches, Halloween bingo printables, or Halloween crafts for kids.

What is a Halloween Scavenger Hunt?

A scavenger hunt is a game where players search for hiding cards or specific items in various locations. Each player receives a Game Card, which includes a grid of Halloween-themed items to find. Players must check off each item as they discover it. The goal is to find all the hidden cards and complete the hunt.

This version of the game has a spooky twist, with cards like ghosts, mini pumpkins, and witch hats to find. It can be played indoors, outdoors, or in a classroom setting.

An indoor scavenger hunt is perfect for rainy days, smaller spaces, or indoor parties. This hunt involves hiding cards around the house, leading kids on an exciting adventure from room to room.

An outdoor scavenger hunt is ideal for exploring the neighborhood, backyard, or a local park. You can use some Dollar Tree Halloween decorations instead of the hiding cards to encourage kids to find items in a larger area.

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How to Setup and Play the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Game

Materials Needed:

Scavenger hunt PDF with hiding cards
Pens, pencils, or markers for checking off items
Printer
Scissors
Cardstock or printer paper

To get the file, click the “Get it now” button above. For added durability, print it on white cardstock. Once printed, cut out the Hiding Cards along the lines. These cards will be the items that participants need to find during the hunt.

Choose your scavenger hunt location. Hide the Hiding Cards around the chosen area. Make sure the hiding spots are appropriate for the age group of the participants—easy-to-find spots for younger kids and slightly more challenging ones for older kids.

Hand out the Scavenger Hunt Game Cards, and let the hunt begin! Players can work individually or in teams, depending on the number of participants and their ages. As they find each hidden item, they should check it off on their game card.

You can enhance the experience with costumes, Halloween-themed music, or DIY Halloween decorations around your home.

To add an element of excitement, you can offer small prizes or Halloween treats for those who complete their cards first.

Prize Ideas for the Winner

These prizes can be found at dollar stores and will make the Halloween scavenger hunt more fun for kids.

Toys like rubber bats, mini skeletons, or plastic spiders
Halloween treat bags: Assorted candy in a spooky-themed bag
Spooky slime
Halloween coloring pages with crayons or markers
Halloween-themed stickers
Pumpkin decorating kits with stickers, markers, and other decorative accents for pumpkins
Small jigsaw puzzles featuring Halloween scenes
Craft Kits to make your own ghost, spider, pumpkin, etc.
Fun and colorful socks with Halloween-themed designs
Festive pencils or pens
Headbands like bat wings, pumpkins, or witch hats
Treat buckets to use for trick-or-treating