Let’s kick off October with 31 days of October Activities for Kids! These kid-friendly spooktacular activities bring Halloween fun with pumpkins, spiders, bats, witches, and even a ghost or two.
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October Activities for Kids
A little confession, October is one of my favorite months as a parent. It might be because it’s my birthday month but honestly, it’s just a super fun month for hands-on fun with kids as a parent or teacher.
If you’re looking for a few quick ideas for October these are my favorite posts about Halloween.
- Halloween Party Games
- Halloween Movies for Kids (includes checklist)
- Witch Themed Party Ideas for Kids
You can throw together a quick Halloween Party or playdate with friends using these ideas. Plus they are great Halloween Ideas for a Class Party.
In this guide you’ll find a collection of kid activities that are perfect for October. I’ve included them all linked below for you to explore. You can also print out our October Calendar to have it all planned for you.
There are many holidays that are celebrated in October. Here are a few October themes to consider using with creating activities for your child this month.
October Themes for Kids
- Pumpkins
- Scarecrows
- Spiders
- Ghosts
- Bats
- Monsters
- Halloween
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- Fire Safety
- Leaves
- Fall
- Diwali
Need the specific dates? Use this guide on October Holidays and Observances.
I’ve created a free October calendar for you to use with your child. It’s packed full of 31 days of activities for hours of spooktacular fun and sneaking in a little learning too. DOWNLOAD & PRINT NOW
These ideas are perfect for after school activities or if you’re doing preschool at home.
This free calendar is part of our monthly activity calendar series, click here to learn more.
Let’s explore these fun activity ideas for October!
Pumpkin Activities
When we think of October, pumpkins are one of the first things that come to mind. They come in all shapes and sizes and make the perfect learning opportunities. Start off your pumpkin fun by watching on of our Pumpkin Patch Virtual Field Trips or head to your own local pumpkin patch.
Five Little Pumpkins STEM Activity
Pumpkin Patch Virtual Field Trips
Stacking Pumpkins STEM Activity
Storybook Pumpkin Ideas for Decorating
Pumpkin Pattern Path Math Game
Get started with this ultimate list of Pumpkin Books for Kids!
Monster Activities
Add a little spook to your October with these “not so scary” monster activities that encourage creativity and a little bit of learning too.
20+ Monster Activities for Kids
Sidewalk Chalk Monster Mash Game
The Ultimate List of Monster Books for Kids
Bat Activities
It’s the perfect time of year to learn about bats with your child. Grab a few bat books from the library and use these bat activities for some Halloween themed fun.
Bat Themed Sight Word Sensory Jar
Chocolate Graham Cracker Bats Recipe
Spider Activities
Spider webs are everywhere with Halloween decorations, add to this fun by using a few fun spider activities with your child.
Spider Meatball Recipe for Kids
Witch Activities
We’re pretty excited that the new Hocus Pocus Movie is coming out this year. Here are some fun witch themed activities to add to the excitement.
Witch Themed Party Ideas for Kids
The Best Witched Themed Books for Kids
Ghost Activities
It’s not Halloween unless you have a little fun with ghosts. Here are a few kid friendly ghost themed activities to add a little spook to your October.
Ghostly Structures: Halloween STEM
Ghostly Stories with Halloween Stickers Writing
Scarecrow Activities
One of my favorite Halloween books is The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid Of Anything which just so happens to have a surprise scarecrow at the end. These activities are great to tie in with all the scarecrow decorations we see during October.
Syllable Counting Muffin Tin Game
Kid Friendly October Recipes
Head to the kitchen for some pumpkin fun this month. These kid friendly recipes are perfect for the kids to make.
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Brownies
Chocolate Graham Cracker Bats Recipe
Spellbinding Recipes for Witch Party
Halloween Activities for Kids
Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
Story Writing Ideas from Halloween Costumes
Halloween Sticker Story Writing
Halloween Books for Kids
Grab a book for October with these fun children’s books and tie them into one of featured activities for this month. There are so many cute books for Halloween! Here’s a few of my favorite.
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- Little Blue Truck’s Halloween by Alice Schertle
- The Spooky Wheels on the Bus by J. Elizabeth Mills
- Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell
- Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White
- Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
- How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace
- The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid Of Anything by Linda Williams
- Bonaparte Falls Apart by Margery Cuyler
- Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago
For even MORE BOOK recommendations, take a look at our Collection of October Read Alouds for Kids.
October Activity Calendar
Here’s a special October activity calendar just for you! I’ve organized all of these activities and themes for a spooktacular month with your child. 31 days of ideas! DOWNLOAD & PRINT NOW
Things to Do in October with Kids
There are so many ideas for what to do with your child this October. We hope you’ve found these helpful as you plan out your month ahead.
