Ghoulishly good Halloween snacks, games and printables

Quick Halloween ideas for kids:

• Spooky Toast: Decorate bread with monster faces or pumpkin designs.
• Mini Stuffed Pumpkins: Savoury, veggie-filled, and perfect for parties.
• Haunted Drinks: Serve Raspberry Lemonade with “eyeball” grapes.
• Ghost Bowling: Knock down toilet paper roll “ghosts.”
• Mummy Wrap Race: Wrap a teammate in toilet paper as fast as you can.
• Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt – Hide small treats with spooky clue cards.

Halloween is the perfect excuse to conjure up some wickedly creative treats in the kitchen. Whether you're throwing a party, packing themed lunchboxes, or just after a few fun food ideas to make your little monsters smile, we've got you covered with some (not too scary) ideas for Halloween. From spooky toast to stuffed pumpkins plus printable masks and games to delight, these easy ideas are sure to bring a little magic to your October.

Download your free printable Halloween masks

Get the kids into costume mode with our free printable Halloween masks! Whether they want to be a grinning jack-o'-lantern, a cheeky bat or a cute little ghost, these masks are easy to print, cut and wear. Perfect for school, playdates or at-home Halloween fun, they’re a fuss-free way to dress up without a full costume.

How to make Halloween magical for kids

Halloween magic isn’t just about costumes and lollies, it’s about creating moments that feel fun, silly and a little bit special. Letting kids take charge of their spooky snacks or help decorate lunchbox surprises gives them a sense of ownership and excitement. Make it tactile, make it playful. Think halloween-inspired food colours, building monster faces on toast, or even naming their snack creations. The best Halloween kids activities aren’t about perfection, they’re about imagination. https://vimeo.com/1108964465/7ae3c6db07?ts=0&share=copy]1

What are popular Halloween foods?

From ghoulish treats to creepy savoury snacks, Halloween food doesn’t have to be all sugar and sweets. Some of the most popular things to eat on Halloween include:

• Monster-shaped sandwiches or toast: Use cookie cutters or freehand designs to turn sandwiches into frighteningly fun shapes.
• Stuffed pumpkins or baked veggie dishes: Mini pumpkins filled with rice, veggies or savoury mince make a show-stopping centrepiece.
• Ghost cookies or cupcakes: Decorate with white icing and chocolate chip eyes for cute ghostly treats.
• Mummy-wrapped sausages or mini pizzas: Wrap sausages in strips of Bakers Delight bread or use our Mini Pizza Bases for mini mummy faces.
• Snack platters with “witch fingers” (veggie sticks), cheese cubes, and dips: A crowd-pleaser that’s spooky and nutritious.

Themed food and drinks for frightful fun

Planning a Halloween party, a themed dinner, or a boo-tiful afternoon snack? These frightful food ideas are easy to whip up, fun to make with kids, and guaranteed to bring the spooky vibes. Whether you’re in the mood for savoury bites or silly toast creations, these recipes are packed with flavour and fun.

Halloween Spooky Toasts

Looking for a Halloween breakfast or afternoon snack that won’t end in a sugar rush? Our spooky toast ideas are as fun to look at as they are to eat. Using fresh Bakers Delight bread, fiendishly delicious toppings and a bit of imagination, you can create everything from monster faces to Jack-O-Lanterns in minutes. These are perfect for kids' Halloween lunches or a themed weekend brekkie. https://vimeo.com/11017265220

Mini Stuffed Pumpkins

Want something a little more savoury and party-friendly? These Mini Stuffed Pumpkins are a Halloween dinner winner. Filled with delicious Sourdough Vienna sweet and savoury stuffing and baked until tender, they look just as good on a party table as they do in a family meal.

Haunted drinks to sip and share

No Halloween table is complete without a creepy-cute drink to match. Make our refreshing Raspberry Lemonade and drop in some floating “eyeballs” (peeled grapes or blueberries) for extra ghoulish fun. Serve in clear cups decorated with ghost faces or jack-o'-lantern stickers for a simple DIY touch. Feeling a little more witchy? Mix up a bubbling cauldron punch using sparkling water, apple or berry juice, and slices of citrus “fangs.” To make the citrus fangs: Slice oranges or lemons into thin wedges, then cut small notches along the peel side to mimic jagged “fangs.” You can also slightly separate the segments to give them a toothy, grin-like shape. Pop them into your punch for a chilling (and zesty!) finishing touch. It’s low-sugar, low-fuss, and full of Halloween magic.

Spook up their lunchbox

If they want to get ghoulish at school, you can also create monstrous treats with our Halloween lunch box ideas. Think sandwich ghosts, fruit mummies and cheesy monster bites. They’re a fun way to keep things festive without the sugar overload.

What are good Halloween games for kids at home?

Food sets the scene, but a few ghoulish games really bring the fun to life. Keep the energy high and the screens off with these easy, at-home Halloween kids games:

• Ghost Bowling: Stack toilet paper rolls decorated with ghost faces and try to knock them down.
• Pin the Hat on the Witch: A Halloween twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Print or draw a witch on a wall and let the kids take turns.
• Halloween Freeze Dance: Play spooky tunes and pause the music. When it stops, everyone freezes in place!
• Mummy Wrap Race: Teams race to wrap each other in toilet paper like a mummy. The fastest (and neatest!) mummy wins.
• Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt: Hide treats or small toys around the house and create spooky clues for kids to follow.

Easy tips for a fun (not frightening) Halloween

If your Halloween is more about giggles than ghouls, you’re not alone. Many parents are choosing to keep things fun and festive without the frights. A little planning goes a long way when creating a Halloween that’s playful, not petrifying. Here are some simple ways to make it a hit with even the littlest monsters:

• Let the kids help decorate their toast or pumpkins — it's half the fun!
• Keep it cute, not creepy (especially for toddlers)
• Use Halloween printables like masks and labels to add instant flair to snacks
• Try a mini party at home with themed food and music instead of trick-or-treating

October is the perfect time to get creative with your food, and these simple Halloween ideas make it easy to bring the fun home. Visit your local Bakers Delight to pick up fresh bread, rolls and more to bring your Halloween snacks to life!