52 DIY Halloween Gift Bags & Party Favor Ideas

Send your Halloween party guests home in high spirits with a frightfully fun gift. Halloween candy is an easy option that's always a hit, and you can dress it up with our free printable labels or DIY treat bags, like the glittery goodie bags pictured above. If you have a little more time on your hands, whip up one of our homemade Halloween snacks for an extra-special treat.

Looking for non-food Halloween party favor ideas? Consider sending guests home with small toys or mini painted pumpkins. You can even set up a Halloween craft station so partygoers can create their own creepy-cute favors to take home. Browse through our gallery for our best Halloween gift bag and party favor ideas, and don’t miss our Halloween decorating ideas, DIY costumes and scary-fun games for an unforgettable bash.

Every parent knows that the last thing their child needs is another small plastic toy sinking to the bottom of the toy box to never be seen again. Think about handing out treats that are fun and functional. These witch-nose pencil sharpeners are a perfect example. Halloween-themed pens and pencils are another great idea.

This crowd-pleasing, white chocolate-pretzel popcorn mix is super easy to make ahead of time and package up as favors. All you need is paper lunch bags, our free printable Halloween designs and the easy recipe, linked below.

These cookies are not just a tasty treat, they make a stylish party favor that will leave Halloween party guests spellbound. Follow the recipe below and then download and print our gift tag to add to your witch-hat cookies.

Looking for a sugar-free alternative to the usual candy-laden favors? This easy DIY take-home game reimagines classic tic-tac-toe for Halloween. You can use any shapes you want for your custom pieces, but we created a darling printable using ghost and bat silhouettes. Get the step-by-step instructions below.

Send little witches and wizards home with some bubbling brew to wash down all that Halloween candy. Embellished with our printable bottle wraps, these apple-green sodas are made travel-friendly with the addition of paper straws tied to each bottle with baker's twine.

There is no better time to bust out the glow sticks than Halloween. Not only are they great to help make kids slightly more visible when trick-or-treating, but they are also just plain fun. If carrying a plastic pumpkin pail, crack a few glow sticks to put inside so your pail will shine. Glow sticks come in all shapes and sizes including the kind you hold or the kind you can wear.

These candy-filled pumpkins will delight kids of all ages. To make your own, fill orange cellophane treat bags with candy or toys, then tie them with wired twine and finish with a faux leaf. Arrange the treat bags inside old wooden crates and add a sign next to the set-up that encourages guests to pick their own pumpkin.

Rustic yet refined embellishments like a sprig of gilded greenery and a leaf-shaped kraft paper tag make these candy-coated apples a casually elegant, yet affordable DIY favor.

Parents may find these as more of a trick than a treat but kids love noise makers. Look for Halloween-themed whistles, kazoos and flutes when shopping for goodie bag loot. Another fun slightly less noisy option is party blowers or horns.

Send guests home with a spooktacular surprise perfectly packaged in matte black paper bags decorated with googly eyes and green rick rack ribbon "hair."

Plain fabric bags are transformed into kid-pleasing Halloween party favors with paint and glitter in the shape of one of our four spooktacular designs.

Throwing a mad scientist-themed monster mash? Send party-goers home with a slimy, glow-in-the-dark favor they can play with instead of eating. Turn up the scare factor by displaying jars of slime on a specimen tray with beakers and creepy-crawly creatures.

These little mummies are not only cute, they're functional, too. Filled with candy, the upcycled tin cans wrapped in cheesecloth make a great Halloween party favor or surprise for your favorite trick-or-treater.

These clear tubes are turning up at parties everywhere not only because they're adorable, but because they're so easy. Just fill them with candy or gumballs and top them with a printable Halloween flag design.

Kids love rock candy sticks. Place them by the door and they won't be able to resist taking one for the road as they leave the party. To add a little embellishment, cut strips from our printable black-and-white striped paper, attach them with double-sided tape and cut them into a flag shape. Display on a white platter so the colors pop.

If you really want to impress your Halloween party guests, make your own goodie bags. These single-serve candy corn pinatas are made from party hats covered in fringed streamers. Fill with treats when finished and glue a piece of round posterboard to the bottom to seal.

Dress up paper favor bags with a black bat and cute printable tags. Download, print and cut out our Happy Halloween flags, then use a paper punch to create bat cut-outs from black cardstock. Glue the bat and flag to the bag and fill it with treats that guests will go batty over.

Let the kids kick off the party with a bang (literally!) with these cute crackers that contain a temporary tattoo, party hat and Halloween joke. Just the right size to hand out as party favors, these interactive favors are destined to become a new Halloween tradition.

Kids love lollipops, especially old-fashioned swirly ones. To make these easy party favors, remove the original packaging and pop the lollipops into clear cellophane bags. Tie a bow to close each bag, then finish with a printed and punched tag design. Get started by printing our free templates.

Keep kids entertained long after Halloween by handing out craft supplies. Small packs of crayons like the kind handed out in restaurants, mini bottles of glue and rolls of Halloween washi tape are all great ideas. November 1 is a great day to make a candy wrapper collage.

This photo frame idea is perfect for a photo booth or Halloween costume parties. Before the party, print and cut out several of the 4" x 6" frame designs. You can purchase several simple plastic frames to hold the finished photos. As guests arrive, take their photos, then print out the photos during the party. Insert photos in printed frames and give them to departing guests as party favors.

Classic rice cereal treats get a spooky upgrade with the addition of frightful toy vampire teeth. After finishing their dessert, little monsters can wear their souvenirs for a night of monstrous fun. Get the recipe and our free 'Beware of Monsters' printable sign below.

This creepy-crawly treat is almost too spooky to eat ... almost. To make, fill clear cellophane treat bags with white cotton candy (we found ours at the grocery store) and plastic spider rings from the dollar store. Tie with black and white baker's twine and arrange in a large black bowl or plastic cauldron for an extra-creepy display.

Mason jars make great, affordable vessels for party favors. For Halloween, fill with white candy to make a ghost or orange candy to make a pumpkin. Top with a circle cut from our printable black-and-white striped paper and replace the lid. Use decals, stickers or permanent marker to create the ghost or pumpkin face, then tie on one of our printable tags with twine to complete the look.

Add to your party guests or trick-or-treaters' imagination by supplying them with fun accessories. Tiny bottles of nail polish, fun-themed glasses or Mardi Gras-style necklaces are all great giveaway ideas. Plus, is Halloween really complete without a plastic spider ring?

Enlist the kiddos to help craft these mini bat pumpkin favors. These not-too-scary creatures are fun to create and will look great grouped together on your mantel, entry table or as place settings. Write guests' names on the back of each bat in silver permanent marker or paint, then send them home with their very own winged companion at the end of the night.

Made from just a twig, raffia and a scrap of paper, these diminutive brooms will cast a spell over your Halloween guests. Plus, they're a fun party favor that guests can take home with them.

Looking for a Halloween treat that’s not candy? Upcycle old crayons into rainbow-colored bones. Even kids that haven't shown interest in their box of crayons for ages will suddenly have the urge to get creative and try out one of these spooktacularly colorful bones.

Kiddos will love this fun treat that uses colorful Halloween candy to decorate dipped apple slices. Package the sweet treats in clear cellophane tied with a piece of ribbon or twine and display in a cake pop stand.

Shop the dollar store for everything needed to craft these easy, interactive treat bags. To make a batch, fill colorful paper bags with Halloween treats, fold the top closed and punch a hole. Thread a piece of baker's twine through the hole, tie a bow and finish by hooking the open end of a plastic spider ring through the hole.

For a super simple and quick party favor, use one of our printable wrapper designs to dress up a classic candy bar to match your party decor. Just print the template onto standard copier paper, then cut out the design and use double-sided tape to attach the Halloween wrapper to a chocolate bar.

Download Black Stripe Candy Bar Wrapper

Download Orange Stripe Candy Bar Wrapper

Turn plain headbands into fun Halloween party favors and costume props using basic craft supplies. Whip up these feline party accessories ahead of time or set up an interactive crafting station for guests to make their own.

If you are hosting a Halloween party, consider a goodie bag buffet where kids can pick their own treats. Set out small bags and a wide variety of treats. Remind kids to only pick a certain number of treats and not necessarily one of everything.

Easily turn wooden clothespins into cute Halloween bag clips. Download our bat-shaped template, print it onto card stock, cut it out, and then attach it to the clothespin with hot glue or double-sided tape. Fill a clear bag with Halloween candy or gumballs and attach the clip for a fun favor.

These dipped marshmallows are a fun, delicious favor for your guests, especially when paired with a haunted hot chocolate bar. To make, roll jumbo marshmallows in melted chocolate and decorate with edible gold leaf. Packed in clear cellophane and finish with striped Halloween ribbon.

Make these custom-painted and glittered Halloween tote bags ahead of time or let kids craft their own during the party to use for trick-or-treating later on.

Everyone loves cupcakes, especially kids! Place cupcakes in paper or plastic bowls and wrap them with cellophane for a portable container they can take with them. Add one of our free printable Halloween tags to dress it up.

Short on time? Grab a variety pack of these scary-cute monster kettle corn cones (linked below) and quickly arrange them in a rustic crate for guests to grab and munch on their way out the door.

These cute cones are easy to make and can be filled with an assortment of small trinkets, toys and candy for guests to enjoy. Get crafting to make your own at the link below.

With so much candy around at Halloween parties, a salty snack will hit the spot. Whip up some homemade stove-popped corn or try this sweet-meets-salty popcorn mix and place in scallop-edged cups. Embellish with dimensional scrapbooking stickers (found at craft stores) or one of our free printables. If you're sending a cup home with your party guests, wrap it in cellophane and tie it with ribbon so the popcorn will stay fresh.

Being a party guest is thirsty work, and what kid could resist these dressed-up soda bottles? Chill sodas prior to the party and embellish right before it starts with our printable black-and-white striped paper and a punched tag. Tie on a straw with twine; open bottles if guests will be enjoying them during the party, or leave the caps on if they'll be taking them home as a favor.

The kiddos will love helping with this party favor craft that decorates gift bags to look like individual haunted houses. To make your own, simply fold over and seal the tops of treat or toy-filled paper bags, then add fringed streamers on the "roof" and stickers to depict windows and doors.

Delight trick-or-treaters and party guests of all ages with a fully stocked outdoor candy bar. Keep a ready supply of small paper favor bags embellished with our free Halloween party circles on hand for the kids to fill with candy before they head home. Set up a spooky skeleton to keep watch over the bags and treats.

Mini candy bones give these marshmallow treats a crunchy texture kids love. To create them, skewer a regular-sized marshmallow onto a 6" lollipop stick. Dip into melted chocolate and, while the chocolate is still warm, roll in candy bones. For perfect presentation, display in small cupcake liners and top each stick with a little black bow.

Looking for a fun, entertaining activity for all? Set up a craft station stocked with art projects that kids big and small can enjoy. These DIY farmhouse-inspired cat and pumpkin silhouettes are easy to make and guests will love that they get to take their chic creations home. Get the step-by-step instructions at the link below.

Small glass or plastic jars can be found inexpensively at many craft and dollar stores. Simply fill with candy corn, gummy worms or individually wrapped chocolates and attach a punched Halloween tag with twine for a finished look.

Another simple idea is to give guests the gift of a sweetly packaged cookie. Whether you bake them at home or purchase them at the bakery, both kids and adults will be happy to have a sweet treat to enjoy after the party. Place cookies in Halloween-themed bags, wrap in twine and attach our free, printable Halloween tag.

Help kids make these charming crowns as a fun craft activity during the party. They can wear them as part of the festivities or take them home for later. Using our free printable templates, decorative paper and embellishments, these crowns are easy to create yet so cute. Get the full instructions and more printables at the link below.

These sweet party favors are simple to create and so fun to share. They're easy enough for kids to make, but children and grown-ups alike will enjoy tearing open these little pumpkins to find the sweet treats inside.

Kids will have a great time posing for photos with these printable jack-o'-lantern grins. Just download the template, print onto card stock, cut it out, and then attach it to a straw or small wooden dowel. Pass out as favors at the end of the party or save to re-use for next year's celebrations.

All you need to make this sweet necklace is gumballs, ribbon and a few tools. Use a skewer to puncture each gumball, one side at a time. Thread the ribbon through a large needle and slide through the gumballs, tying a knot between each as you go. Add a ribbon bow for a little extra finishing touch. Safety tip: Wash hands before and after preparing these treats and package them in sealed plastic or paper bags for easy grab-and-go.