80+ Halloween Boo Basket Ideas

A Halloween tradition my kids love every year is our annual neighborhood “Boo-ing.” In case you aren’t familiar, to “Boo” someone means to drop off a Halloween-themed gift anonymously. It’s such a fun way to spread some Halloween cheer, and get to know your neighbors a bit in the process. However, you do not have to live in a neighborhood to make it happen; you can boo friends and family, too.

Today I’m sharing 80+ Halloween Boo Basket Ideas!

Here’s how Boo-ing works:

You can start the fun, or you could be a recipient.
Someone leaves you a basket of goodies on your porch anonymously.
You hang a “We’ve been boo-ed” sign on your window/door to indicate you have received items. {There are TONS of cute options to print from Pinterest}
In turn, you purchase gifts to pass along to two others/families.
The cycle continues spreading joy all the way up to Halloween.

It’s so fun to give and receive! It makes our day each year!

In case it’s a new concept to you, I wanted to make a list of some of my favorite gifts through the years. You can absolutely be crafty and really get into it, but that’s not me 😉 For any of you who just want to head to the store, but come up with something fun {besides the most obvious item — candy}, this list is for you. Budget is up to you, but I typically spend around $15 per house.

My favorite stores for Halloween items are Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree and Amazon {some affiliate links below}. Start with a fun inexpensive bucket or bag and fill it with your items as you shop. Have fun!

From toddlers to teens to adults, I have ideas for everyone on your radar:

Fun for the whole family:

{Think Halloween themed items!}

Mini pumpkins or gourds and supplies to decorate them
Halloween movie {i.e. Casper, Hocus Pocus, etc.} + movie night supplies
Halloween cereal
Halloween fruit snacks
Halloween chips
Halloween Goldfish crackers
Halloween Oreos
Halloween Hostess/Little Debbie treats
Halloween baking supplies {i.e. Funfetti or spider cookie mixes}
Would You Rather? Halloween edition book {fun for dinner table convos}
S’mores items with ghost Peeps
Caramel apple supplies
Supplies to make slime or a spooky science experiment
Socks
Magic 8 Ball
Halloween gingerbread kit
Halloween puzzle

Ideas for kids:

Halloween books {board books for littles; PG-rated scary stories for bigger kids. Room on the Broom is one of our favorites!}
Halloween activity books {such as hidden pictures}
Games such as Halloween bingo or tic-tac-toe
Halloween pencils/pens
Halloween erasers
Halloween joke book
Glow sticks
Temporary Halloween tattoos
Halloween Mad Libs
Halloween coloring books
Halloween stickers
Halloween squishy toys
Halloween bubbles
Halloween wind-up toys
Halloween finger puppets
Halloween slinky
Halloween stamps
Halloween stress ball
Slime
Small stuffed Halloween toys
Fun Halloween-themed cups
Fun masks
Halloween balloons
Halloween window clings
Halloween door hangers
Halloween craft kits
Pumpkin carving/decorating kit
Halloween napkins and plates
Anything orange! Clementines, Tic tacs, etc.
Halloween Pez
Halloween Kinder Joy eggs
Halloween slap bracelets
3D Halloween puzzle
Halloween LEGOs
Orange, black and purple play-doh + craft items to make monsters
Flash lights for Halloween night
“Baby’s first Halloween” items for an infant
Halloween face masks {yes, sooooo 2020!}

Ideas for teens:

Pumpkin bath bombs
Cozy Halloween blanket
Fall chapsticks
Fall scented body spray or lotion
Orange, black, purple or green nail polish
Hot apple cider mix {or supplies to make a copycat version of Starbucks!}
Halloween mug
Hair chalk
Halloween jewelry
Halloween eye make-up palette
Scary/classic Halloween movie + treats to go with it
Halloween vinyl stickers for folders or water bottles
iTunes gift card with a list of Halloween music
Escape room game {such as The Cursed Dollhouse}
Ouija board
Halloween adult coloring book
Fall themed face mask
Halloween riddles book {for teens and adults}

Adult-only ideas:

Pumpkin-flavored beer {Jaw-Jacker by Arcadia is one of my Michigan favorites}
Witches Brew wine or any mulled wine
Apple cider + apple whisky
Halloween coozie beverage holder
Halloween wine/pint glasses
Halloween dish/hand towels
Halloween house decor
Fall scented candle
Pumpkin flavored coffee
Halloween scratch-off lotto tickets
Mums!
Halloween welcome mat
Horror story book
A gift from Hell {Michigan, that is} such as a square-inch of land – LOL

Another family member to consider including is the family pets 😉 How cute would it be to include some fun Halloween toys?! Just one more idea in case a family doesn’t have kids but would love to be a boo recipient!

Have more ideas?! Drop them in the comments!

Also, be sure to check out my Halloween event list for some local fun!