Halloween Boo Box Ideas for Kids 🎃
If you've spotted the term Boo Box popping up around Halloween and wondered what on earth one is, you're not alone!
A Boo Box is simply a little collection of Halloween-themed treats, crafts, games or activities put together for a child to enjoy. There are no strict rules about what goes in one, which is part of the fun.
And the best bit? A Boo Box doesn't need to be expensive. It can be as simple as one small activity, or a few little surprises chosen with your child in mind.
What is a Boo Box?
A Boo Box is a small Halloween surprise box or bag filled with things a child will enjoy.
It could be given at the beginning of October to start the spooky season, saved for Halloween itself, or simply used to make a rainy autumn afternoon a little more exciting.
For younger children, a Boo Box might contain a simple craft or activity. Older children might enjoy a game, a more involved craft kit or something they can make and keep.
There's really no right or wrong way to do it.
Does a Boo Box need to be expensive?
Absolutely not.
There's no need to fill a Boo Box with lots of presents. In fact, a couple of carefully chosen activities can be much more fun than a box overflowing with things your child won't use.
At Crafts4Kids, there are plenty of Halloween-themed ideas at different price points. For example, Rex London Spooky Halloween Nail Stickers are £2.95, while the Cotton Twist Make Your Halloween Ghost Bracelet is currently £5.20.
You could choose one small activity, add a little note and call it a Boo Box. Or, for a bigger surprise, choose a craft kit or game that your child can spend more time enjoying.
The thought behind it matters much more than the price tag.
What can you put in a Halloween Boo Box?
The easiest way to put together a Boo Box is to think about what your child already enjoys.
Do they love making things? Choose a craft.
Are they always asking to play games? Add a game.
Do they enjoy magical things? There are plenty of witch and wizard-themed activities to choose from.
Here are a few ideas from our Halloween collection.
Halloween crafts for creative kids
For children who love getting stuck into a project, the LoLA Spooky Spiders and Scary Skulls Art Box is a particularly spooky option. It gives children a selection of creative projects to get stuck into, making it a great choice for a bigger Boo Box surprise.
For something smaller, the Rex London Halloween Children's Stamp Set or Cotton Twist Make Your Halloween Ghost Bracelet could make a fun addition without taking up much room in the box.
Halloween games for a Boo Box
A Boo Box doesn't have to be all about crafts.
The Djeco Spooky Boo! Strategy Game is a compact option for children who enjoy games, while Djeco Myster Spook is an observation and speed game with a spooky theme. Both are easy options if you want the Boo Box to lead to some screen-free play.
For older children, EXIT Game: Midnight Spooktacular offers something a little more involved.
Halloween ideas for little witches and wizards
If your child is more interested in magic than monsters, there are plenty of magical options in the Halloween collection too.
The Harry Potter Design Your Own Wands Craft Kit lets children create their own wand, while the Janod Magic School Crafts Kit – The Wizards Workshop offers another creative activity with a magical theme.
For something smaller, the Janod Magic School Foil Art is currently £9.50 and the Janod Magic School Secret Notebook & Pen is £15.99.
Halloween activities for older children
As children get older, they may enjoy Boo Box activities that take a little longer to complete or offer more of a challenge.
The Patarev Little Monsters Air Drying Clay Kit is a fun option for children who enjoy modelling, while the Wool Couture My Pocket Pumpkin Crochet Kit gives older children the chance to make their own little pumpkin.
For children aged 8+, there's also the Djeco Cartum Magus Magic Set, which could make a fun surprise for a budding magician.
Boo Box ideas for different ages
There's no need to make a Boo Box complicated, but it can help to choose activities that suit your child's age and interests.
Boo Box ideas for ages 3–5
Keep things simple and choose activities that don't require too much concentration or help from grown-ups.
The Halloween collection includes the Djeco Witch's Soup Pretend Play Food Toy, which is suitable from 3 years+, as well as smaller creative activities that can be enjoyed with a little adult help.
Boo Box ideas for ages 6–8
This is a great age for crafts and games that children can start to tackle more independently.
A Halloween stamp set, bracelet-making kit, card game or small craft project could all work well. The Djeco Spooky Boo! Strategy Game and Patarev Little Monsters are two options to consider.
Boo Box ideas for ages 9–12
For older children, look for activities that feel a little more grown-up or give them something to work towards.
A magic set, more involved craft kit, puzzle or game can work particularly well. The Harry Potter Design Your Own Wands Craft Kit, Wool Couture My Pocket Pumpkin Crochet Kit and EXIT Game: Midnight Spooktacular are all options from our Halloween collection.
How to make a Boo Box at home
You don't need a special Halloween box to make one.
A cardboard box, gift bag or basket will work perfectly. You could let your child decorate it with drawings of pumpkins, ghosts, bats and spiders, or simply add a little Halloween note inside.
You could even keep the box itself simple and let what's inside do the work.
A small craft, a game and a little Halloween-themed surprise can be more than enough.
Simple Boo Box combinations
If you're not sure where to start, here are a few easy combinations using items from our Halloween collection:
The little Boo Box:
Rex London Spooky Halloween Nail Stickers + a small Halloween activity.
The crafty Boo Box:
Cotton Twist Make Your Halloween Ghost Bracelet + Rex London Halloween Children's Stamp Set.
The game night Boo Box:
Djeco Spooky Boo! Strategy Game + another favourite Halloween activity.
The magical Boo Box:
Harry Potter Design Your Own Wands Craft Kit + Janod Magic School Foil Art.
The big activity Boo Box:
LoLA Spooky Spiders and Scary Skulls Art Box as the main surprise, with a small extra activity alongside it.
Keep your Boo Box simple
Ultimately, a Boo Box is just a fun way to make Halloween feel a little more special.
It doesn't need to be expensive, perfectly themed or packed with presents. Choose something your child will genuinely enjoy, pop it in a box or bag, and let the Halloween fun begin.
Whether your child is three and loves messy crafts, eight and obsessed with games, or twelve and starting to enjoy more challenging activities, there's no reason a Boo Box can't grow with them.
Sometimes, one fun activity and a bit of Halloween excitement is all you need. 🎃
