20+ Halloween Crafts for Preschool

Last Updated on June 30, 2026 by Masha Eretnova

Fun and easy Halloween crafts can make the season feel more exciting for preschoolers at home, in class, or during a Halloween party. These ideas are playful, not too scary, and full of cute Halloween details like ghosts, pumpkins, spiders, witches, and silly monsters.

My list also includes free printables, which make some of the crafts easier since the designs are already ready to use.

Paper Cup Bat Craft

This paper cup bat turns one plain disposable cup into a chubby, fang-toothed bat with cat-like ears and rosy cheeks.

You need a paper cup, black acrylic paint, colored craft paper in black, pink, and white, scissors, and craft glue. Very simple project for Summerween and Halloween.

Handprint Dracula Puppet

This handprint vampire puppet uses two traced handprints to build a full Dracula figure with a red cape, bow tie, and tiny fangs.

You need black, purple, red, and white craft paper, a pencil, scissors, craft glue, and a black marker. Great for ages 3 to 9 and can be used as a keepsake.

Egg Carton Monsters

Don’t throw away empty egg carton just yet, when you can actually use it to make cheap Halloween craft by imagining colorful monsters with your kids.

You will need paint or markers, colored paper, scissors, googly eyes and glue. Cut out each egg well and let kids go wild with decorating it. Paper strips, stickers, one or 5 eyes – anything goes.

Printable Halloween Treat Bags

These printable Halloween treat bags make candy and snacks feel extra fun for kids. The free printable makes it easy because the bag design is already ready, so kids can enjoy helping fill each one with popcorn, sweets, or small Halloween treats.

Printable Halloween Wreath

With this free printable, kids can enjoy making a Halloween wreath without needing lots of extra supplies. They can color each spooky piece in their own style and place them around the wreath. The finished craft turns into a fun decoration they can look at again later.

Skull Craft for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

This skull craft lets kids make a fun spooky face with craft sticks. They can enjoy adding the eyes, nose, and teeth, then use it as a Halloween or Dia de los Muertos decoration. It also gives them a simple way to play with shapes while making something fun for the season.

Free Printable Black Cat Handprint Craft

Painting their hand or foot makes this black cat craft feel extra fun for kids. They can press it onto the free printable and see it become part of the Halloween cat picture. It’s a sweet craft for toddlers, preschoolers, and young kids to enjoy during Halloween.

Halloween Picture Frame Craft

A photo frame covered in googly eyes makes this Halloween craft fun for kids right away. They can choose where each eye goes and make the frame look funny, spooky, or extra silly. Once it is finished, they can add a Halloween photo and enjoy seeing their craft on display.

Paper doily Halloween ghost family

These paper doily ghosts are a cute Halloween craft for kids who enjoy making a whole ghost family. They can make big and small ghosts, then add funny or spooky faces with a marker or googly eyes. The lace-like doily edges make each ghost look a little different, which makes the craft fun to display together.

Witch’s Broomstick Paintbrush

Painting with a tiny broomstick makes this Halloween craft feel playful and a little messy in a fun way. Kids can sweep, tap, and swirl the paint to see what marks the pine needles make. It gives them a chance to play with colors, movement, and spooky art all at once.

DIY Paper Spider Web Craft for Halloween

Opening the folded paper is the best surprise in this spider web craft. Kids can watch a simple white paper turn into a spooky web, then add ghosts, pumpkins, bats, or leaves around it. It makes a fun Halloween decoration for a wall, window, classroom, or party table.

Halloween Witch Craft

Making a witch face can feel fun for kids since they can choose how the character looks. The googly eyes, paper hair, and tall black hat make the craft playful without feeling too tricky. Once finished, they can place the little witch on a table or shelf for Halloween.

Spider Craft

This paper cup spider gives kids a fun little Halloween character to make and play with. They can add bendy pipe cleaner legs and lots of googly eyes to make their spider look silly, creepy, or cute. After making it, they can set it near pumpkins, hang it up, or use it for pretend spider play.

Egg Carton Ghost Craft

With just an egg carton cup and a marker, kids can make tiny ghosts with their own silly faces. Each ghost can look different, so they can make a whole little ghost family. They can use them for Halloween play, classroom fun, or simple spooky decorations.

Frankenstein Craft for Halloween

This Frankenstein paper bag craft gives kids a fun monster friend to make for Halloween. They can add messy paper hair, big googly eyes, bolts, and a stitched mouth to give him a funny face. After making it, they can use it for pretend play, a puppet show, or Halloween decorations.

Popsicle Stick Halloween Crafts

Kids can make a mummy and Frankenstein in one fun Halloween craft. The mummy gives them a fun wrapping part, while Frankenstein lets them add a face, bolts, and paper hair. The free Frankenstein template also helps kids enjoy decorating without worrying too much about the shape.

Witch Hat Paper Plate Craft

These paper plate witch hats let kids play with Halloween colors, shapes, and decorations. They can add a moon, star, buckle, and bright paper band to make each hat look different. Once the hats are dry, kids can stand them up or hang them for a fun Halloween display.

Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft

Disney fans can make a Halloween pumpkin that looks like Mickey using simple paper plates. Kids can paint the round pieces orange, add the ears, and place the face to make it look cheerful. When it is finished, they can hang it in their room, classroom, or party space for cute Halloween decor.

Spooky Swamp Sensory Bin

This spooky swamp sensory bin gives kids a fun way to scoop, stir, and search through green water. They can find toy spiders, leaves, bones, and glitter while pretending to make a Halloween potion. It’s a playful activity for kids who enjoy messy hands-on fun during spooky season.