Halloween is on the way. We’re here to help with our printable Halloween Checklist. There’s lots to do, so let’s get started.
Costumes
- Have kids decide on costumes
- Order costumes on-line or buy in store
- Have kids try on costumes to confirm they fit
- Plan ahead for cold or rainy weather (sweatshirts, thermal shirts, raincoats, vests)
- Purchase or pull out Halloween pails for kids to collect candy
Candy
- Buy bucket or basket for candy
- Buy Halloween candy
- Buy plastic snack bags
- Schedule date to prepare Halloween bags
- Print Halloween sign (if not home that night)
Decorations
- Decorate outdoors for trick-or-treaters
- Change light bulbs to purple or orange
- Buy mums
- Go pumpkin picking
- Carve pumpkins
- Confirm outdoor light bulbs work
Friends
- Make plans to go trick-or-treating with friends
- Plan supper for friends prior to going trick-or-treating
- Set up a schedule for the night
Halloween night
- Give kids glow-in-dark items (light, necklace, bracelet)
- Bring a reusable shopping bag to hold extra candy
- Give kids pumpkins or bags to hold candy
- Turn on Halloween music and lights
- Put out bucket of Halloween candy
- Take pictures of kids in costumes
- Have fun trick-or-treating!
The day after
- Sort through Halloween candy; confirm all is safe to eat
- Fill out an assessment form to help for next year (Use our party assessment below)
Printable Halloween Checklist
Here is a printable Halloween Checklist for you to use. Just click on the link and print.
Here are a few additional articles from our website:
The Party is Over and It’s Time to Assess
Don’t gyp the kids: How to give out Halloween candy when you’re not home
