15 fangtastic Halloween toys and gifts your child will love

This six-pack of squishy toys is a fun and creative alternative to sweets for Halloween. Featuring a pumpkin, black cat, mummy, vampire, monster, and little devil, these toys double as stress balls and release a delightful scent when squeezed. They’re perfect for kids to squish and fidget with endlessly, springing back to shape quickly after every squeeze. They're also great for sensory play.

Minnie Mouse has had a Halloween makeover, sporting a charming purple and orange dress, but it's adorable to snuggle all year round. We love how versatile she is - great for bedtime cuddles while adding a seasonal Halloween touch to the bedroom. Plus, for kids who may feel a bit anxious, Minnie can be their friendly companion while trick-or-treating.

If you're looking for a Halloween-themed game to enjoy in the evening, this is it. It's a race and chase game where you have to avoid the traps and escape the haunted castle. Beware of the glow-in-the-dark ghost. One review said "I always wanted this game as a kid?! Well, I ordered it for my wee boy’s birthday and it didn’t disappoint! Assembly was a bit of a faff, but once that’s over with it’s such a fun game. It can go on for ages but has so far provided hours of enjoyment for me and my 2 kids (5 and 8)..."

This spooky twist on the classic Bingo game replaces numbers with creepy creatures like a menacing mummy, a bowler-hat-wearing yeti, and a multi-eyed monster. To win, you’ll need to fill your board with these eerie characters.

Online parents really loved the illustrations, and so did we. The monsters come to life in beautifully detailed designs, making this more than just a game. Perfect for young and old alike, it's sure to become a family favourite with its charming, ghoulish characters.

Get your child excited about Halloween by helping them build their own decorations with this LEGO set. With 131 bricks, they can create a spooky bat and a lantern, perfect for the season. We love that these models aren’t just fun to build; they can also be used around the house year after year, perfect for the spooky season.

If your child loves LEGO but you don't want to spend on another set, this Halloween-themed book is packed with creative ideas for building spooky scenes using their existing sets. Plus, it includes all the bricks needed to make a mini Halloween model. Compact enough to fit through a letterbox, this book offers great value and is a hit with kids, making it a fun and handy gift for any LEGO-loving child.

One review said, "Like all these Lego books, they are full of good ideas, but probably nothing you couldn’t create yourself with a bit of thought. They come with some bricks, but don’t expect to be able to create all the listed builds with what is supplied. There are a couple of builds you can do, but that’s it."

Is your kid a fan of ghost stories? Then this book is for them. There are 50 spine-chilling stories included in this book that are perfect for story time with a spooky twist, while also being child-friendly. This book features stories from around the world and celebrates different cultures, which we love.

One review said, "My young daughter requested some spooky bedtime stories, and I stumbled across this title when I was searching for child-friendly stories. The legends in this book have been carefully researched and beautifully retold. I enjoyed reading them as much as my daughter did. The small illustrations accompanying each tale are equally special. Clearly, much thought has gone into the composition. Highly recommend this book to both adults and kids who enjoy legends and spooky stories from around the globe. And I'll definitely be reading more from this author."

For children who love nothing more than getting crafty, this box is the perfect Halloween gift. There are stickers, an activity book crammed with puzzles and pictures, plus a quiz and other interesting facts. Even the box it comes in can be coloured in!

If your little one is a collector of Sylvanian Families, this Halloween house will be a charming addition to their collection. It includes a Midnight Cat baby dressed as a ghost and a Spookie, plus a house and furniture so kids can play with the figures and house on their own or as part of the set.

One review said, "Very cute, the cat is a Sylvanian kid, not an adult so the set is very small. It has a rare ghost which is very sweet. The cat is smooth and soft, and my 11-year-old squealed when she opened it, so she was very pleased...I will steal it for my Halloween display!"

Help Scooby, Fred, and Daphne chase down a vampire in this spooky haunted mansion playset! With trap doors, stairs with fold-away steps, a coffin with light and sound effects and much more, the playset is full of surprises. Kids will love getting lost in imaginative play as they move the figures through secret passages and revolving doors, bringing the mystery to life.

One review said, "This feels like really good value for money. You get loads of pieces, it’s easy to set up, and the whole range of Scooby doo Playmobil makes for really good fun for small children. Only negative is that it could do with a small canvas bag or something to store all the bits in or they will get lost."

This remote-controlled rat toy is perfect for kids looking to give parents, friends, or even pets a fun fright! Its size makes it an impressive (and hilarious) addition to Halloween pranks, as one buyer noted that both their 5-year-old grandson and the family cat couldn’t stop running away from it. Whether it’s for a scare or just some laughs, this toy is sure to deliver.