October Crafts For Kids

Celebrate all that October has to offer with these 101+ October Crafts for kids of all ages. Everything from Fall leaves to jack-o-lanterns and everything in between.

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October is one of the most fun months as a kid. As an adult too! Of course, most of the month is focused on Halloween (which we love and as a kid is EPIC) but we can't forget Fall and all the fun with all things Autumn.

The candy, the costumes, and all the fun decorations make for an amazing month of October and a great time. Great ideas for both younger and older kids.

If you enjoy easy crafts like these ones, make sure to check out last month's September Crafts For Kids along with our 101+ Easy Craft Ideas for kids.

You can also find lots of great printable coloring pages, games, and crafts at one of our most popular posts, 101+ Free Printables For Kids. Also if you're into purchasing your crafts, don't miss our Crafting Kits For Kids.

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October Holidays

October is full of fun and festive holidays that inspire creativity and celebration! From spooky Halloween crafts to colorful Diwali decorations, there are so many opportunities to craft, create, and enjoy. Whether you're making fun fall-themed projects or getting ready for holiday festivities, October is the perfect time to dive into exciting craft activities!

October Arts and Crafts

There were so many crafts to be made from Fall Crafts to Halloween crafts and everything in between.

Have some fun throughout Fall and into all things Halloween this October. We have lots of different items to celebrate during the Fall including apples, pumpkins, scarecrows, and more.

Halloween of course comes with its own set of characters. From bats to spiders, witches to Frankenstein. Check out them all! Here are some of our favorite October crafts for kids.

October Crafts Table of Contents

Download Free Printable Checklist For October Crafts
October Holidays
October Arts and Crafts
Fun Facts About October
Halloween Crafts
Spider Crafts
Pumpkin Crafts
Bat Crafts
Candy Corn Crafts
Halloween Costume DIYs
Halloween Printables
Free Halloween Coloring Pages
Fall Crafts For Kids
Fall Printables
Fall Coloring Pages
Day of The Dead Crafts
October Word Search
October Coloring Pages
Fun National Days in October
Other Halloween Fun Ideas
Other Monthly Crafts You Might Enjoy
October Crafts

Fun Facts About October

Discover fascinating facts about the month of October while working on your crafts, including its special celebrations, historical events, and natural phenomena that make it unique!

Halloween Crafts

Explore your creativity this October by diving into Halloween Crafts, where you can make everything from spooky decorations to creepy costumes, adding a touch of festive fright to the season!

Halloween Fun Facts

Enjoy the spooky excitement of October crafts while learning Halloween fun facts, making this season's creative adventures even more thrilling for kids!

Haunted House Craft

Celebrating the spooky holiday with this super fun Halloween Haunted House Craft. With this free printable template and some imagination, this Halloween craft will make for a super HAPPY Halloween.

Halloween Paper Masks

Print out these fun Halloween masks and make a simple craft into a fun costume.

Halloween Footprint Art

Get into the Halloween spirit by crafting Footprint Art, where you'll use your own footprints and a bit of creativity to make spooky and unique Halloween-themed drawings and decorations!

Cat Paper Luminary

This is a great Halloween paper craft for kids that with just a few supplies can be used throughout the month of October.

Paper Plate Haunted House Halloween Craft

A super fun craft for kids with a gang of Halloween characters all playing in the paper plate haunted house. So much fun!

Witch Craft For Kids

Create some serious Halloween fun by making this witch craft for kids. Kids of all ages will love this Halloween witch craft.

Monster Blow Painting

Get creative with Monster Blow Painting in your October crafts, a fun and messy activity where you'll blow paint around to make colorful and spooky monster shapes!

Monster Halloween Candy Boxes

Sharing how to create these fun monster boxes out of a piece of paper and some googly eyes.

Paper Plate Frankenstein

Easy Frankenstein Craft with paper Plate

Add a spooky twist to your October crafting with our Frankenstein Paper Plate project.

Haunted House Art

This fun Halloween haunted house craft with some fun paint elements.

Pirate Ship Craft

Set sail on a Halloween crafting adventure by creating a Pirate Ship masterpiece, using simple materials to craft a swashbuckling ship that embodies the spirit of the high seas and adds an adventurous touch to your spooky decorations!

Halloween Science Experiment

When it comes to finding the perfect Halloween Science Experiment, there’s no debating that baking soda activities for kids just might be at the top of that list.

Paper Plate Mummy

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Paper Plate Mummy Craft, a fantastic and easy project for kids to enjoy.

Monster Halloween Bookmark Craft

Have a book fan in your house? This easy Halloween Bookmark Alien craft is a great idea to have! It's a fun Halloween Alien craft that the kids will love.

Halloween Countdown

Make the days leading up to Halloween extra exciting with a Halloween Countdown craft, where you'll create a fun visual calendar to track the days and build anticipation for the spook-tacular celebration!

Halloween Sensory Bin

Engage your senses in the Halloween spirit by creating a sensory bin filled with themed items like fake spiders, squishy eyeballs, and textured materials for a hands-on and spooky crafting experience!

Monster Craft

Get ready for some monstrous fun with our Paper Cup Monster Craft, a creative and colorful DIY project for kids that turns ordinary cups into adorable little creatures.

Paper Plate Monster

Get ready for some monstrous fun with our Paper Plate Monster Craft, a spook-tacular and creative Halloween activity for kids.

Halloween Cat Drawing

Unleash your creativity and draw a spooky Halloween cat with our step-by-step guide, perfect for adding a touch of eerie fun!

Vampire Drawing

Learn how to draw a vampire step-by-step with our fun and easy-to-follow drawing tutorial, perfect for Halloween or creative drawing sessions.

Paper Plate Vampire

Sink your teeth into creativity with our Paper Plate Vampire craft, a fang-tastic Halloween activity for young artists.

Spider Crafts

Explore creative and spooky spider crafts that will add a touch of Halloween to your home or classroom.

Bottle Cap Spider Craft

This quick and easy spider craft is a perfect Halloween craft for kids. The kids will love creating this cute spider craft idea.

Spider Web Garland

Fold the circle in half and glue to the top and side of the spider web middle.

These fun paper spider webs are all kinds of fun. Check out how we made them.

Spider Handprint

Halloween Handprint Spiders are such a fun Halloween craft for preschoolers.

Balloon Spiders

Animal balloons are always a good idea. We are sharing how to make these sweet balloon spiders that are great as decoration.

Craft Stick Spider Web Craft

These simple spider web crafts are fun and a great Halloween craft.

How to Draw a Spider

Learn to draw an easy spider with a few easy steps and a free printable tutorial.

How To Draw a Spider Web

Learn the art of drawing a spooky spider web in your Halloween crafts, following simple steps to create a creepy and intricate design that adds a touch of arachnid charm to your decorations!

Halloween Edible Spider

Celebrate Halloween with your kids with these super cute spiders as an Easy Halloween Snack.

Pumpkin Crafts

Pumpkin crafts are awesome during all the Fall months, October being one of the main ones. You can make paper pumpkins at home with a little bit of construction paper and pipe cleaner, or you can bust out your paints and create some masterpieces. We have a full post of pumpkin crafts, but here are some of our favorites.

Mickey Mouse Pumpkin

Have some coloring Mickey fun with this free printable Mickey Mouse Pumpkin template.

Popsicle Stick Pumpkin

Create charming popsicle stick pumpkins with this easy and engaging fall craft project, ideal for creative kids and adults.

Halloween 3D Pumpkin

Get into the fall spirit with a 3D paper pumpkin craft, perfect for decorating your home and celebrating the season.

Pumpkin Emojis

These sweet emoji pumpkins are great way to add LOL to Halloween without having to carve a single pumpkin.

We are sharing the fun of all things EMOJI with these pumpkin emojis. They are sweet and make us so HAPPY.

Rainbow Pumpkin

One of our most popular posts is our washi tape rainbow pumpkin. It is colorful and one of the easiest no-carve pumpkin ideas around for either a faux pumpkin or real one.

Spider Web Pumpkin

Have some fun with these pumpkins and decorate them with Sharpies.

Glitter Pumpkin

We're sharing this how-to on creating these fun glitter pumpkins with kids. Alternative to carving pumpkins. No carving pumpkins.

Painted Pumpkins

One of the easiest ways to transform your favorite fall pumpkins is by painting them. Check out how we paint our pumpkins at the Made with HAPPY house.

Bat Crafts

Celebrating Halloween with these easy kid's bat crafts. We are sharing 15+ crafts from toilet paper tubes and clothespins.

Paper Bat Puppet

Celebrate Halloween with these super cute bat paper puppets. Fun FREE Halloween printable bat craft where you can make them into the cutest popsicle stick bat puppet bookmarks.

Paper Plate Bat

Join the Halloween crafting excitement with our Paper Plate Bat project, a creative and spooky addition to your festive decorations.

Bat Cut Out

This bat template is all kinds of fun and the kids will have fun putting them together.

Popsicle Stick Bat

Craft your own charming Popsicle Stick Bat with this simple and delightful Halloween-themed project that's perfect for kids.

Ghost Crafts

Celebrate Halloween with these 15+ fun Halloween Ghost Craft Ideas. There are scary ghosts, funny ghosts, and friendly ghost crafts.

Cotton Ball Ghost

Craft adorable Halloween decorations with a Cotton Ball Ghost project, using cotton balls and simple materials to create cute and fluffy ghost figures that add a touch of spookiness to your festive decorations!

Popsicle Stick Ghost

Let your kids get creative with our Popsicle Stick Ghost craft, a perfect Halloween activity to make charming ghostly decorations.

Paper Plate Ghost

Create a spooky and adorable Paper Plate Ghost craft with easy-to-follow instructions, making it a perfect Halloween activity for kids.

Candy Corn Crafts

Have some fun with those orange, yellow, and white sweet candies. Here are some fun candy corn crafts.

Candy Corn Wreath

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With just a few supplies we purchased from the dollar store, this fun wreath was a fun twist on candy corn.

Halloween Costume DIYs

One of our favorite parts of October and Halloween is the costumes.

Growing up, we would start to think through our costumes at the end of Summer. Making our own costumes was a family favorite thing to do. Here are some of my favorites.

Instant Pot DIY Costumes

Design your own unique Halloween costume by crafting an Instant Pot-themed outfit that's creative and fun, perfect for adding a touch of culinary flair to your spooky celebrations!

Starbucks Unicorn Drink DIY Costume

Whip up a magical Halloween look by crafting your very own Starbucks Unicorn Drink costume, a colorful and creative way to add a touch of whimsy to your spooky festivities!

DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Shells

Transform into your favorite crime-fighting turtle with DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle shells, a creative and exciting Halloween craft that lets you craft your own turtle-powered costume accessory!

DIY Pink Flamingo Costume

Stand out in style this Halloween by crafting your very own DIY Pink Flamingo costume, a fun and vibrant way to add a tropical twist to your spooky festivities!

Easy DIY Disney Costumes

mom and sons dressed as Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

Unlock your imagination and bring your favorite Disney characters to life with easy DIY Disney costumes, a creative and magical way to celebrate Halloween with a touch of enchantment!

DIY Target Employee Costume

Step into the world of retail fun by crafting your own DIY Target Employee costume, a creative way to pay homage to your favorite store and add a unique twist to your Halloween celebrations!

Fun Halloween Video Game Costumes

Discover a variety of exciting Halloween costume ideas tailored for boys, offering fun and creative options to make this year's spooky season extra memorable!

Halloween Printables

Elevate your Halloween creativity with Halloween Printables, offering a wide range of downloadable and printable decorations, games, and activities to make your spooky celebrations even more exciting.

How to Boo Someone

Celebrating Halloween with your neighbors with this free printable You've Been Booed cards. We're sharing exactly how to boo your neighbors

Halloween Bingo

Free printable Halloween bingo cards for a quick and fun Halloween activity for the whole family. Grab the Halloween playing cards and calling cards.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

This is such a fun Halloween scavenger hunt! Print out the free printable clue cards and send kids around the house searching for clues and prizes!

Halloween Bucket List

Everyone knows that a bucket list is packed full of items that are things that you want to accomplish, so October sounds like the perfect time to have your own printable Halloween bucket list.

Halloween Charades

There is nothing more fun than bringing your family and friends together in a fun game of charades... Halloween style.

Halloween Activity Sheets

These free Halloween activities are all kinds of Halloween fun with mazes, crosswords, word searches, and more.

Halloween Word Search

Have some word puzzle fun with this Halloween word search printable.

Best Family Halloween Movies

Gather your family for a cozy Halloween movie night with the Best Family Halloween Movies, a selection of spooky and heartwarming films perfect for enjoying the holiday season together.

Halloween Bookmarks

Get into the Halloween spirit while keeping your place in spooky stories with Halloween Bookmarks, a crafty way to add a touch of frightful fun to your reading adventures.

Free Halloween Coloring Pages

Unleash your artistic flair with a collection of over 50 Halloween coloring pages, providing a wealth of spooky and imaginative designs to bring your own colorful touch to the Halloween festivities!

Happy Halloween Color Pages

Engage in Halloween fun with Happy Halloween Color Pages, where you can bring spooky scenes to life with your own vibrant colors.

Color By Number Halloween

Challenge your creativity with Color By Number Halloween, a craft that combines numbers and colors to reveal Halloween-themed pictures.

Halloween Color Pages

Dive into the Halloween spirit with a collection of Halloween Color Pages, offering a variety of eerie and exciting designs to color.

Halloween Coloring Tablecloth

Make your Halloween feast special with a Halloween Coloring Tablecloth, where you can color and customize your own spooky table decoration.

Halloween Coloring Book

Immerse yourself in the Halloween world through a Halloween Coloring Book, filled with intricate designs and characters waiting for your artistic touch.

Other fun Halloween Coloring Pages You'll Love!

Haunted House Coloring Page - You can print this spooky haunted house coloring page and turn it into your
Bat Coloring Page - This is a fun free bat coloring page that is all kinds of Halloween fun.
Ghost Coloring Page - Print out this free cute and spooky ghost coloring page.

Halloween Cat Coloring Page - There is nothing cuter than this free Halloween cat coloring page.
Spider Coloring Page - Grab this free printable spider coloring page and have some real Halloween fun.

Halloween Witch Coloring Sheet - There is nothing wicked here with this sweet Halloween witch coloring page.
Jack O Lantern Coloring Page - Create a Halloween masterpiece with our free printable jack-o-lantern coloring page.

Disney’s Coco Movie Printables - Celebrate the animated movie and the Day of the Dead.
Printable Sonic the Hedgehog Coloring Pages - One of our favorite costumes and movies, these are printable activity sheets.
Pikachu Movie Activity Sheets - Another fun kid's movie with coloring sheets.

Pirate Coloring Page - Ahoy, young artists! Unleash your imagination this October with our pirate-themed coloring page, and bring daring buccaneers and hidden treasures to life in vibrant colors.
Pirate Color By Number - These Pirate Color By Number worksheets are a perfect addition to your October crafts, making Talk Like a Pirate Day extra fun for little buccaneers.
Octopus Color Page - Celebrate World Octopus Day with this free printable coloring page.

Fall Crafts For Kids

Celebrate Autumn with all these awesome and easy fun Fall crafts for kids. There are projects from leaf bowls to pumpkin crafts and so much more. Here is our collection of Fall crafts and fall projects.

Fun Facts About Fall

Discover fascinating facts about fall while making October crafts, and explore the wonders of the autumn season with creativity and fun!

Leaf Bowl

This is one of our all-time favorites and the best fall crafts. This Fall leaf bowl is not only fun for the kids but it can double as Fall decorations full of colorful leaves.

Salt Painting Leaf Art For Kids

Turn those leaf printables into 3D artwork. Fun Fall craft for kids.

Fall Tree Craft

There is something so fun about handprint paintings and this one turned into a Fall tree is all kinds of fun and fabulous fall colors.

Apple Hand Print Painting

Apples are a great representation of the Autumn months. These handprint apples are sure to bring all the feels of the season.

Handprint Sunflower

Make a really cool Handprint Sunflower Craft that looks like a sunflower in the fall. You'll use your handprints to make the petals around the middle part, and it'll be super colorful and fun!

Corn Craft

Elevate your autumn crafting with our popsicle stick corn on the cob craft, capturing the essence of the season in a delightful and creative way.

Fall Leaf Crafts

We're sharing over 15 different leaf crafts for kids that are both easy and fun!

Sunflower Craft - Felt Flower

This sunflower craft is a great way to showcase those beautiful flowers that are lining the pumpkin patches.

Apple Craft

Create an awesome Apple Craft for fall where you turn ordinary materials into a cute apple decoration, perfect for the season!

How To Make a Paper Football

Learn how to craft a paper football, a classic fall DIY activity, by following easy steps to create a miniature football that's perfect for indoor play and game days!

Maple Leaf Origami Craft

Craft vibrant and intricate maple leaves through our step-by-step Maple Leaf Origami Craft, perfect for celebrating the beauty of fall.

Fall Shirt Designs

Have some fun with this fun t-shirt craft just in time for Fall.

DIY Fall Sensory Bins

This is a great way to incorporate some fall fun into a sensory bin.

Owl Craft

Create a charming Owl Craft as part of your fall crafts, using simple materials to craft an adorable owl decoration that captures the cozy and colorful spirit of the season.

Scarecrow Craft

This fun and easy craft is made with popsicle sticks and makes for a fabulous Fall craft.

Paper Plate Sunflower

Make an adorable paper plate sunflower in your fall crafts, using simple materials to create a colorful and fun decoration that celebrates the autumn season!

Fall Printables

These Fall printables are full of all the fun colors and activities of Autumn.

Fall Bingo

Autumn fun throughout the whole season with these free printable Fall Bingo Game boards and calling card sheets.

Fall Word Search

Print out a fun Fall-themed word search that will keep the kids busy through a list of words for fun!

Nature Scavenger Hunt

This scavenger hunt can be enjoyed all year long. We find that it great fun to have in hand when you're out for a nature walk.

Fall Puzzles

Have some free printable puzzle fun with these 9 different printable puzzles that come in three different difficulty levels.

Fall Bucket List

Looking for some fun activities for you and the kids, then print out this free fall bucket list.

Fall Art Activities

Get creative with these fun printable activities getting all the Fall art out of the kids.

Free Printables for Fall Art

These are gorgeous printable art designs that are great for decorating for Autumn.

Fall Bucket List Printable

Have some more family fun with this printable Fall Bucket List of activities.

Scarecrow Drawing

Learn to draw a scarecrow face with a free printable step-by-step tutorial.

Printable Fall Party Pack

free printable fall festival party pack photo photo props

If you are looking to have a Fall party, then grab this adorable party pack.

How To Draw Corn

Get ready for a corn-tactic October with a step-by-step guide on how to draw corn, a perfect craft for kids to embrace the fall season!

How To Draw a Pumpkin

Learn the step-by-step process of drawing a realistic pumpkin in this easy-to-follow tutorial.

How To Draw an Owl

Discover the art of drawing an adorable owl with this step-by-step tutorial.

How To Draw a Leaf

Learn the art of drawing leaves with our step-by-step guide, perfect for all aspiring artists.

Fall Educational Activities

Printable Leaf Activities - Learn all about leaves and how they grow along with free identification cards too.
Apple Facts For Kids - Learn all about apples and their life cycles with these education worksheets.
Pumpkin Life Cycle Worksheets - Learn the pumpkin life cycle with our free printable worksheet.
Sunflower Life Cycle - This printable life cycle worksheet will share all the information about sunflowers.
Pumpkin Facts For Kids - Learn all the information about pumpkins that are all over the Fall season.

Fall Coloring Pages

Embrace the beauty of autumn with Fall Coloring Pages, a creative addition to your October crafts that let you add your own colors to leaves, pumpkins, and scenes that celebrate the season.

Happy Fall Coloring Pages

Celebrate the joys of autumn with Happy Fall Coloring Pages, a collection of delightful designs that allow you to infuse vibrant colors into scenes of leaves, harvests, and fall festivities.

Sunflower Coloring Page

Bring the beauty of sunflowers to life through coloring with the Sunflower Coloring Page, a perfect addition to your Fall Coloring Pages that lets you add your own artistic touch to this iconic autumn flower.

Scarecrow Coloring Page

Add a touch of countryside charm to your fall coloring activities with the Scarecrow Coloring Page, a fun addition to your Fall Coloring Pages collection that lets you bring this iconic autumn figure to colorful life.

Fall Coloring Book

Immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn with the Fall Coloring Book, a collection of intricate and captivating designs that offer a creative outlet for adding your personal touch to the season's vibrant landscapes.

Day of The Dead Crafts

The Day of the Dead is sometimes considered the Mexican version of Halloween. While they are different holidays, here are some fun crafts for those who celebrate the holiday.

October Word Search

Have some word puzzle fun with this free printable word search game all about the month of October.

October Coloring Pages

We love celebrating every month with a coloring page and October is no different. Here are a few movie printables that would also be fun this month!

Fun National Days in October

World Octopus Day - October 8th

Octopus Coloring

Dive into creativity on World Octopus Day with our Octopus Coloring Page, a delightful addition to our October Crafts for all ages to enjoy!

Octopus Drawing

Side-by-side images show a colored and an outlined cartoon octopus, with a hand drawing the outline. Text at the top reads How To Draw an Octopus, making it easy for beginners to follow along.

Learn how to draw an octopus with this fun and simple step-by-step guide, perfect for celebrating World Octopus Day and adding a creative touch to your October crafts!

National Mushroom Day - October 15th

How To Draw a Mushroom

Discover the simple steps to draw a mushroom and bring a touch of nature to your artistic skills.

Mushroom Craft

Get creative and make a delightful paper plate mushroom craft that's perfect for kids and craft enthusiasts alike!

World Kangaroo Day - October 24th

K is For Kangaroo Craft

Explore the world of kangaroos through a fun and educational craft activity perfect for kids.

World Cat Day - October 29th

C is For Cat Craft

Celebrate the feline fun of World Cat Day with our 'C is for Cat' Craft, an engaging activity in our October Crafts collection that will have kids purring with delight!