15 fangtastic Halloween toys and gifts every kid will love

Best Halloween Toys

by Emily Gilbert |
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It won't be long until Halloween when all the little ghosties and witches come out to play. Think about dressing your little ones up in Halloween costumes, taking them trick-or-treating to get buckets full of sweets, snuggling up for child-friendly scary stories, and watching them play with the best Halloween toys.

We know not all kids love Halloween traditions, and that's totally okay. However, you may feel bad that they're missing out on joining in with their siblings, friends, or classmates.

Best Halloween toys and gifts at a glance:

If your little one isn't a fan of dressing up and trick-or-treating, there are many other ways to get them involved in the spooky season. For example, they can participate in activities and be treated to toys and gifts themed around this special holiday.

We've put together a hauntingly good guide of all the best Halloween toys and gifts. From cuddly toys to books and games, all have just a hint of spookiness about them, so they're themed for the season without being too scary. Of course, some of these toys are scarier than others, but we'll leave it up to you to judge which ones might be too much for your little one.

Best Halloween toys and gifts for little monsters:

Best Halloween squishy toys

ANGELEMM Halloween Squishy ToysAmazon

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 endlessly, springing back to shape quickly after every squeeze. With each character offering a different design and smell, they’re a hit among children, and they are great for sensory play.

Pros

  • Made from PU foam, which is comfortable and soft to touch
  • Relaxing sensory toy
  • Six Halloween characters
  • It comes with Halloween-themed tattoo stickers

Cons

  • Not recommended for children under three

Best Halloween cuddly toy

Minnie Mouse has gotten a Halloween makeover, sporting a charming purple and orange dress. This adorable plush is perfect for snuggling all year round. We love how versatile she is—great for bedtime cuddles while adding a festive Halloween touch to the bedroom. Plus, for kids who feel a bit anxious, Minnie can even be their companion while trick-or-treating.

Pros

  • A cuddly toy they'll love from Halloween and beyond
  • Soft
  • Fantastic reviews online

Cons

  • Could get dirty if carried around all the time

Best Halloween game

Big Potato Ghost BlitzAmazon
Price: £13

If you're looking for a Halloween-themed game to enjoy on the big day, then this is it. The aim is to be the first to match the card to the object in this fast-paced and simple yet mind-boggling card game. While it's recommended for children aged eight and up, online parents say it's a hit with the whole family, including younger players. The game challenges kids to think quickly and engage their brains in a fun, competitive way. With just a deck of cards and five wooden pieces, it's easy to set up and promises endless entertainment without the need for a board.

Pros

  • Tests kids' reaction times
  • Engaging
  • Easy to follow instructions

Cons

  • The gameplay might be too fast-paced for some younger children

Best Halloween bingo

Scary Bingo: Fun with Monsters and Crazy CreaturesWH Smiths

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.

Pros

  • Funny but scary illustrations
  • Wonderful illustrations
  • Can be enjoyed long after Halloween

Cons

  • Needs at least three players to play the game

Best Halloween LEGO craft and decoration set

LEGO Seasonal Pumpkin & Bat Duo Set 854049LEGO89

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Price: £50.20
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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 also make great decorations to hang around the house, which is perfect for the spooky season.

Pros

  • Slightly scary designs
  • Two seperate decorations
  • Easy to follow instructions

Cons

  • Children under seven will need an adult to assist the build

Best Halloween LEGO book

LEGO Halloween IdeasAmazon
Price: £13.37

If your child already has a LEGO collection, this Halloween-themed book is the perfect addition. It's 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. We think this is great for kids (and parent) who have more LEGO than they know what to do with.

Pros

  • Can be used as decorations after construction
  • Lots of child-friendly designs
  • It can be used yearly

Cons

  • The ideas inside do require you to have plenty of LEGO already

Best Halloween story book

A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 Tales to Make Your Spine TingleAmazon
Price: £20.95

Is your kiddy a fan of ghost stories? This book is for them. There are 50 spine-chilling stories inside that are perfect for story time with a spooky twist while also being child-friendly. We love that this book features stories from around the world and celebrates different cultures. Online parents describe this book as stunning and beautiful in the reviews and were impressed with the illustrations.

Pros

  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Stories from different cultures
  • Great quality

Cons

  • Some customers wanted the stories to be longer

Best Halloween craft kit

Halloween Craft-It! BOXAmazon
Price: £30.00

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. The box it comes in can even be coloured in!

Pros

  • Packed full of crafts and other fun activities
  • Great quality
  • Perfect activity for Hallowen day

Cons

  •  May not be fun for children who don't like colouring activities

Best Sylvanian Families Halloween set

Sylvanian Families 5542 Spooky Surprise HouseAmazon
Price: £51.75
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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.

Pros

  • Stimulates imaginative role-playing
  • Great for fans of Sylvanian families
  • It makes a fantastic alternative to Halloween sweets

Cons

  • Not suitable for children under three

Best Scooby Doo Halloween Playmobil set

Playmobil Scooby Doo! 70361 Mystery Mansion PlaysetAmazon

Help Scooby, Fred, and Daphne chase down a vampire in this spooky haunted mansion playset! With trap doors, fold-away steps, and a coffin complete with light and sound effects, the adventure 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.

Pros

  • Has a projector function that you can put your smartphone inside for further light effects
  • Fantastic for Scooby Doo fans
  • Great for imaginative play

Cons

  • Contains small parts so it is not recommended for children under five

Best Halloween remote control toy

Is there anything spookier than a rat scurrying around? 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.

Pros

  • Not just fun for kids, pets will be entertained by it too
  • Great for little pranksters
  • Made of high-quality environmental plastic 

Cons

  • Doesn't work on over-resistance carpets, and requires three AAA batteries which are not included

Halloween toys and gifts FAQs

Why is Halloween celebrated?

In this day and age, Halloween is mostly celebrated by children dressing in costumes and going trick or treating. Wondering why we celebrate Halloween? Britannica.com says its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival, Samhain, held on 1st November.
It was believed souls of the dead returned to their homes on that day, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits. This is why we associate Halloween with ghosts and ghouls. The day before the celebration then became known as Hallows Eve. The holiday celebrations originated in Ireland, the UK and France before quickly spreading to other parts of the world.

What is the history behind trick or treat?

Trick or treating first became popular in the United States early in the 20th century. It is said to have derived from the Old World custom of 'guising'. Someone would dress in a costume and tell a joke or recite a poem in exchange for fruit. This has now transformed into the tradition kids know and love today. We're sure little ones much prefer having their trick-or-treat buckets filled with sweets, chocolates and Halloween toys, as opposed to fruit!

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Emily Gilbertis the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine for six years. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.

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