Halloween doesn’t have to be all about candy!
With a little creativity, you can throw a spooktacular celebration that’s fun and festive without the sugar overload. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, planning a family movie night, or just want to celebrate spooky season with your kids, we’ve rounded up our favorite kid-friendly Halloween crafts and recipes to bring all the thrills. Don’t miss our free printable activities to make party prep even easier.
Spooky and Sweet Crafts for Kids
Keep little hands busy before trick-or-treating with these fun, printable Halloween crafts for kids. They double as decorations or party activities and are perfect for kids of all ages.Â
- Happy Halloween Coloring Sheet: Set out crayons or markers and let kids bring this festive scene to life. It’s a great quiet-time activity during a party or after school. Get the free printable here.Â
- Freezie Bat Wings & Fairy Wings: Kids can turn their favorite freezie pop into a spooky bat or a whimsical fairy with this free printable coloring sheet. Simply color, cut along the dotted lines, and attach the “wings” to a frozen pop for a sweet treat that doubles as a craft.Â
- Halloween Juice Box Wraps: Give your juice boxes a spooky makeover with printable wraps, choose between this full-color version or a color-yourself version for extra fun. They’re a fun party decoration for snack tables, or an easy way to add some Halloween vibes to school lunches.
Looking for more craft ideas that don’t need a printer? Check out our Top 3 Kid-Safe Halloween Crafts for more fun, and don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @deebeesorganics so we can see your spooktacular creations!Â
Healthier Halloween Recipes With DeeBee’sÂ
We love using our organic freezie pops in recipes to add a burst of fruity flavor without any refined sugars. Here are our favorite festive Halloween treats sweetened with organic fruit. They’re perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or for a boost before trick-or-treating.Â
- Jack-Orange-Lantern Smoothies: Scoop out oranges to make mini Jack-O-Lanterns that double as an adorable vessel for these tropical-tasting smoothies. You’ll need two large oranges, a frozen banana, two Mango Orange SuperFruit Freezies, milk of your choice, ice, a black permanent marker, and paper straws (cut in half). Watch how to make them here.Â
- 3-Ingredient Ghosticles: These Pineapple Coconut popsicles taste like a Piña Colada and they’re super easy to make. You’ll need a popsicle mold, a can of coconut milk, four Pineapple Coconut SuperFruit Freezies, and some melted chocolate chips for the ghost’s eyes and mouth. Get the full recipe here.Â
- Healthy “Candy Corn” Pops: Inspired by the iconic Halloween candy, these layered popsicles look like candy corn but they’re sweet and creamy without any added sugar, food dyes, or dairy. You’ll need a popsicle mold, some Mango Orange and Pineapple Coconut SuperFruit Freezies, Pineapple Gelato Pops, coconut milk, and some chopped pineapple and orange slices for the yellow and orange layers. Get the recipe and step-by-step guide here.Â
- Kid-Friendly Char-spookerie Board: Get creative with a Halloween snack platter loaded with different flavors, textures, and colors to encourage little ghouls and goblins to try new treats. Even the simplest snack can be spooky with some candy eyeballs! See the full snack board here to get inspired.Â
- BOOberry Frozen Yogurt Bark: Frozen yogurt bark is easy and delicious, we put a spooky spin on one of our favorite healthy snacks by creating mini “ghosts” with vanilla yogurt and candy eyeballs - small blueberries could also work for the eyeballs if you want to avoid using any candy. You’ll need vanilla yogurt, blueberries, a Blueberry Pomegranate SuperFruit Freezie, blue spirulina powder, and a toothpick or knife to create the ghosts. Full recipe here.Â
- SuperFruit Snack-O-Lantern: Perfect for parties, transform a hollowed out pumpkin into a Snack-O-Lantern with ice and frozen freezie pops. There’s minimal cutting, and small hands can help scoop the seeds out and decorate with stickers or temporary tattoos to make it extra festive. Watch how to make it here.
These low sugar, allergy-friendly treats are a fun way to celebrate Halloween without relying on packaged candy. For even more tips on making celebrations inclusive for all kids, check out our guide to having an inclusive Halloween. There are endless ways to keep Halloween fun and family-friendly, get ready for a season full of spooky joy!