3 FUN Halloween Scavenger Hunts For Kids (FREE Printables)

Kids are always excited about the holidays, but you can make learning fun with these Halloween scavenger hunts.

I wanted to target different age groups with these Halloween treasure hunts so I created 3 different ones. There’s one to use at home with Halloween scavenger hunt riddles for a little older kids. The second one is a Halloween scavenger hunt for the classroom with rhyming clues. And the third is a picture scavenger hunt for younger kids like preschool and kindergarten.

I also have printable St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt clues, Easter scavenger hunt clues, Christmas scavenger hunt clues, a beach scavenger hunt, Elf On The Shelf scavenger hunts, and a road trip scavenger hunt.

How To Print The Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues

Click the link or photo for the Halloween scavenger hunt you want to print, and a PDF file will open.
Use the icons in the top right corner to download and print.
I recommend printing on white cardstock for the best results.

***Please note these printable Halloween scavenger hunt clues are for personal use only and may not be resold in full or in part.

How To Prepare the Halloween Scavenger Hunts

For the Halloween scavenger hunts with riddles, print out the scavenger hunt clues and hide a clue in each specified place.

Give your child the first card and then they can follow the clues leading them around until they reach the final one.

You can just leave the clues around or leave a little prize at each location and a bigger prize at the ending point.

For the preschool/kindergarten scavenger hunt, if you have the objects around the house or classroom, have kids find them and mark each one off as they find it.

If you don’t have the objects around, I’ve included free printables so you can print out the objects, cut them out, and hide them for your kids to find.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt At Home

This Halloween treasure hunt is designed with clues that would be found indoors at home so you can create a fun and special Halloween activity for your kids.

Here’s a list of the at-home Halloween scavenger hunt clues

I’ve also included the answers in case the kids get stumped on any of the clues.

STARTING CLUE (give this to the child to begin)

🎃 If you’re ready for some Halloween fun,

Let’s hunt for clues ’til the game is done!
The first one’s hiding where you clean your face—
Go look in your washing place!

📍 HIDE NEXT CLUE IN: Bathroom Sink

🎃This place is cold, it’s where we store food,

Find your next clue if you’re in the mood.
It’s chilly and hums both night and day—
Open it up without delay!

📍 Refrigerator

🎃I have four legs but I do not run,

You sit at me when meals are done.
I’m found in the room where you dine,
Look under me for the next sign!

📍 Under Dining Table

🎃I shine and glow when the night is near,

I keep things bright so you can see clear.
I sit on a table or maybe the wall,
Find your next clue near the light bulb’s call!

📍 Lamp or Light Fixture

🎃You sneak a treat when no one sees,

A sweet delight, a Halloween tease.
Where candy hides and goodies stay—
Your next clue is tucked away!

📍 Candy drawer/jar

🎃I’m soft and fluffy and love a good nap,

You lay on me when you need a nap.
I’m in your room or on a bed—
Check for me where you lay your head!

📍 Under Pillow

🎃This box shows monsters, ghosts, and fright,
You watch it often late at night.
It sits on a stand with a screen so wide—
Find your next clue right beside!

📍 TV stand or near the TV

🎃Witches fly and sweep the skies,
But this one stays and never flies.
Look where we sweep the floor so neat—
You’ll find your clue where brooms retreat!

📍 Broom closet or near the broom

🎃I’m where you sit when there’s work to do,
With papers, pencils, maybe some glue.
You might draw or write or even think—
Your next clue’s hiding near pen and ink!

📍 On or in the desk

🎃You wear me when you leave the house,

I’m not a hat, shirt, or blouse.
I come in pairs, I’m near the floor,
Check where you keep me by the door!

📍 In or near a shoe or shoe rack

🎃I go up high, step after step,

You climb on me with careful pep.
I take you places, up or down—
A clue is hidden where you go up from the ground.

📍 On the stairs or stair railing

🎃FINAL CLUE

You’ve made it far, you’ve done your best,

Now it’s time to take a rest.
But first, a treat is waiting for you—
Where cookies bake and smells drift through!

PRINT OUT THE INDOOR HALLOWEEN SCAVENGER HUNT AT HOME

Classroom Halloween Scavenger Hunt

This Halloween scavenger hunt was created to be used at school in the classroom and takes kids around to different areas that would be found in class.

Here are the riddles for the Classroom Halloween Scavenger Hunt

(Give this one to start)

🎃 Let’s have some spooky, silly delight,
We’re on a hunt with clues in sight!
To start this game and make you grin,
Look where your pencils and pens go in!

📍 Pencil cup or pencil box

🧹 I sweep the floor, I never rest,
I keep your classroom looking its best.
I stand in the corner, tall and thin—
Your next clue’s near where dust goes in!

📍 By the broom or dustpan

🦇 You read with me to learn and grow,
My pages turn, my stories flow.
Look where we keep our reading gold—
Your next clue is ready to unfold!

📍 Classroom bookshelf

🧛‍♀️ I count, I tick, I hang on high,
You glance at me as time goes by.
I’m round and quiet, I help you know—
When it’s time to learn or time to go!

📍 Clock on the wall

🧠 I show the date and what’s ahead,
Today, tomorrow, and what we’ve said.
I’m on display for all to see,
Check where the schedule’s meant to be!

📍 Calendar or classroom whiteboard

🧟 I open wide and hold your stuff,
Books and folders, all that stuff!
You find your things in me each day—
Look where your backpack likes to stay!

📍 Cubbies, backpack hooks, or coat area

🕸️ When your hands are sticky or need a clean,
I help them sparkle and smell so keen.
Find your clue with something clear—
I’m in a bottle that’s hanging near!

📍 Hand sanitizer station

🐾 You sit in me to read or rest,
I’m soft and squishy, and kids think I’m best!
You take a break and snuggle tight—
Find your clue where it feels just right!

📍 Cozy reading corner, beanbag, or carpet area

🧙 Markers, scissors, paper and glue—
I help with crafts and projects too.
I hold supplies in every size—
Search me now for your next surprise!

📍 Art supplies bin or craft drawer

🦉 I help you see words big and clear,
I shine and flash so all can hear.
I hang up high or roll around—
Your clue is where I project sound!

📍 Near the projector or smartboard

🍎 I’m full of color—red, green, and blue,
You use me when you draw something new.
I’m short and waxy, in a box or tray—
I’m where your clue is tucked away!

📍 Crayon box or art supplies bin

FINAL CLUE

🎁 You’ve solved them all, you clever crew,
Just one more spot is left for you!
It’s where surprises love to hide—
Check the place that’s locked inside!

📍 Prize box, teacher’s drawer, cabinet, or treasure chest

DOWNLOAD THE CLASSROOM HALLOWEEN SCAVENGER HUNT

Preschool/Kindergarten Halloween Scavenger Hunt

This is an easy Halloween scavenger hunt that preschoolers or kindergarteners can look at the images and find them around the house or classroom.

I’ve included free printables of each object if you don’t have those Halloween objects around your house or classroom so you can print them, cut them out, and hide them for your kids to find.

PRINT THE PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN HALLOWEEN SCAVENGER HUNT