It’s finally October, which means that Halloween is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time of the year to get creative with some spooky crafts and whip up some frightfully fun treats in the kitchen. Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party or just looking for some fun activities to do with the kids, we’ve got you covered! This post is packed with fun ideas to do with your loved ones this Halloween, from easy-to-make crafts to tasty spooky treats. Let’s dive in!
Halloween Crafts for Kids
1. Bat Toilet Paper Rolls
Materials: Empty toilet paper rolls, black paint, white paper, black marker, glue, scissors, and thick black paper for wings.
Instructions: Paint the toilet rolls black, glue on the wings, eyes, and mouth, and hang them around the house.
2. Pumpkin Paper Plates
Materials: Paper plates, orange paint, thick black and green paper, glue, and scissors.
Instructions: Paint the paper plates orange, cut the thick black paper to form the pumpkin’s eyes, nose, and mouth, and the thick green paper for the stump. Stick with glue to paper plates once these dry.
3. Spider Snack Bowls
Materials: Paper bowls, black paint, black bendy straws, & big googly eyes.
Instructions: Paint the paper plates black & glue on 4 black straws on each side. Stick the two google eyes in the middle. Fill with your favourite snacks, such as our Werther’s Original Popcorn or Tyrrell’s Crisps!
Halloween Party Games
1. Haunted Scavenger Hunt
Organise a spooky scavenger hunt around your home or garden with Halloween-themed clues and hidden items. Create a list of items for participants to find, such as a plastic spider, a mini pumpkin or ghost decoration, or our PEZ Halloween Dispensers.
2. Monster Freeze Dance
This is a lively game combining dancing with sudden freezes, and is perfect for all ages! Play Halloween-themed music for everyone to dance to. When the music stops, everyone must freeze in their current position. Anyone caught moving is out, until only one last dancer remains.
3. Eyeball Pong
Set up a table with plastic cups, filled with a drink (such as cranberry juice). Players take turns trying to throw ping pong balls (which you can draw spooky faces on, to resemble eyeballs, ghosts, pumpkins, or scary faces) into the cups. The person who throws the most balls into the cups wins.
Halloween Recipes
1. Mummy Hot Dogs
Ingredients:
- Zwan Chicken Hot Dogs
- Crescent roll dough
- Maille Dijon Mustard/Hellmann’s Ketchup for the eyes
Method:
Add Maille Dijon Mustard or Hellmann’s Ketchup for the eyes.
Wrap the Zwan Chicken Hot Dogs in strips of crescent roll dough to resemble mummies and bake until golden.
2. Spooky Biscuits
Ingredients:
- Walkers Shortbread Rounds
- Novi Dark Chocolate Novibloc
- Candy eyeballs
Method:
Stick on two candy eyeballs per cookie.
Melt the Novi Dark Chocolate Novibloc.
Coat the Walkers Shortbread Rounds with the melted chocolate.
3. Halloween Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons Stork Spread, melted
- 1 Coccodi Bio Egg
- Novi Dark Chocolate Novibloc, melted
- Pumpkin cookie cutters
Method:
Serve with any of your favourite toppings, such as the remaining melted Novi Dark Chocolate Novibloc or our Asiago Frozen Berries.
Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add milk, melted Stork Spread, Coccodi Bio Egg, and mix until smooth.
Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat and spoon the batter in the Halloween cookie cutters. Cook until bubbles form and edges are dry, around 2-3 minutes. Gently remove the cookie cutter with a set of tongs (as they will be hot), then flip and cook until browned on the other side.
Use melted Novi Dark Chocolate Novibloc to decorate the faces.
Kopparberg Ciders: A Spooky Sip for Halloween
No Halloween party is complete without some festive drinks, and our Kopparberg ciders are the perfect choice to elevate your spooky celebrations! Known for their bold, fruity flavours, our Kopparberg ciders will add a refreshing twist to any Halloween gathering. Whether you’re hosting a party or just enjoying a cosy night in watching your favourite Halloween movies, our ciders offer a deliciously crisp and fruity way to toast the season.
Why Kopparberg for Halloween?
- Fruity Flavours: With options like Strawberry & Lime, Mixed Fruit, and Pear, our Kopparberg ciders offer a variety of flavours that appeal to all taste buds. We also have alcohol-free options!
- Versatility: Our ciders can be served chilled on their own or mixed into spooky cocktails for your Halloween party. They’re also perfect for a cider punch that guests can sip all night long.
- Party-Ready: Their vibrant, refreshing taste makes them a great pairing with Halloween treats, from sweet to savoury. They’re as versatile as your spooky snack table!
Be sure to add some Kopparberg ciders to your Halloween plans and bring an extra pop of fun to the festivities!
We hope these spooky ideas inspire you to make this Halloween your best one yet! Whether you’re crafting, baking, or playing games, we’d love to see what you do this Halloween. Be sure to tag us on our Instagram page @whatsinstore_mlt and share the fun!
