15 fangtastic Halloween toys and gifts every kid 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.