We’re doing a special challenge for the month of October as we count down to spooky Halloween, and we hope you’ll join in! Enjoy our Halloween Countdown Calendar for some autumn and Halloween-themed family fun.
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We have lots of Halloween fun articles and ideas on Mykidstime, so we decided to create a special daily Halloween countdown calendar, with a fun thing to do with your child for each day of October. Of course, you don’t have to wait for the 1st — you can start the countdown any time that suits your family and simply work through the list in order.
Join in and don’t forget to tag us on Instagram using the hashtag #mkthalloween.
Enjoy the countdown!
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Take Part in the Halloween Countdown
It’s time to get started! Here is the calendar for October, with a fun activity (and some helpful hints!) for every day.
1st: Go on a leaf hunt
2nd: Make a leaf collage
3rd: Make a bird feeder
4th: Bake an apple cake
5th: Hunt for conkers
6th: Make an autumn wreath
7th: Jump in a pile of leaves
8th: Have an autumn scavenger hunt
9th: Build a den outdoors
10th: Make hot chocolate
11th: Make toffee apples
12th: Do a spooky science experiment
13th: Learn about Irish Halloween traditions
14th: Make your own gooey eyeball slime
15th: Practice Halloween face painting or Halloween hairstyles
16th: Do some Halloween colouring
17th: Play the Halloween Dice Game
18th: Have a Halloween scavenger hunt
19th: Play Halloween Would You Rather?
20th: Make spooky homemade decorations
21st: Decorate for Halloween!
22nd: Do some Halloween crafts
23rd: Have a Halloween movie night
24th: Go pumpkin picking
25th: Make Halloween treats or Halloween cupcakes
26th: Carve your pumpkin
27th: Make a DIY Halloween costume
28th: Have a scary story night (don’t forget to switch off the lights and put on the torch!)
29th: Make Bairín Breac
30th: Hold a mummy relay race (more Halloween games here)
31st: Happy Halloween! Hold a spooky glow stick disco!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have to start on 1 October?
Not at all! The calendar is designed so you can jump in whenever suits your family, whether that’s the start of the month or the last week before Halloween. Simply work through the activities in order from whichever day you begin.
Is the countdown calendar a printable?
It’s currently presented here as a day-by-day list you can follow straight from the page, so there’s nothing to download. Bookmark this page or save it to your phone so you can tick off each day’s activity as you go.
How do we share our progress?
We’d love to see how you’re getting on! Share your photos on Instagram using the hashtag #mkthalloween and tag us so we can enjoy them too.
More Halloween Ideas to Explore
Looking for more ways to fill the countdown? Browse our Halloween activity guides, party game round-ups, and Halloween recipe ideas for even more inspiration to keep the fun going all month.
Have your say! How did you get on with the countdown challenge? Leave a comment below and let us know — we’d love to hear from you!
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