Spooky Halloween Treasure Hunt For Kids (Free Printable Clues!)

Clues For A Halloween Treasure Hunt

This treasure hunt transforms Halloween into a mini-adventure, with hidden clues leading to a fun surprise.

• It’s FREE!

• It’s a fun activity for kids or families to enjoy.

• The setup is quick and easy.

• There’s no cleanup! (ALWAYS a bonus!)

• It’s versatile. Leave small treats with each clue or one larger prize at the end.

Print out the clues and get started!

Instructions for the Halloween Treasure Hunt

Here’s what to do:

1. Print out the download below. Cut out the cards.

2. Hold on to the first card, and hide every other card according to where the card before tells you to go. If you do it in order, here’s where they go:

• CARD 1: Give to the treasure hunt participant(s)

• HIDING SPOT 1: By a carved pumpkin or fall porch display (CARD 2)

• HIDING SPOT 2: Mudroom or shoe rack by a door (CARD 3)

• HIDING SPOT 3: Refrigerator or freezer (CARD 4)

• HIDING SPOT 4: Broom closet or utility room (CARD 5)

• HIDING SPOT 5: Doormat or front entry mat (CARD 6)

• HIDING SPOT 6: Shower or bathtub (CARD 7)

• HIDING SPOT 7: Oven (CARD 8)

• HIDING SPOT 8: Couch cushion- Find the prize hidden here!

Pro Tip: To make the hunt more difficult for older kids or adults, get creative with your hiding spots! Hide the cards under and inside objects instead of in plain sight.

3. Next, give the first card to the treasure hunt participants. Then, watch as they scurry around in excitement.

Related:

• What’s Your Witch or Wizard Name? Game Printable
• Hilarious Halloween 5 Second Game
• Halloween Left-Right Story Game

Get the FREE Treasure Hunt For Halloween Printable

Grab the treasure hunt for Halloween printable cards PDF below.

Older kids will have a blast setting this scavenger hunt up for younger siblings or cousins too!

Halloween Treasure Hunt Ideas

With a hunt like this, you’ll want them to find a fun “treasure” at the end. Here are a few ideas:

• Money
• Wrapped Halloween candy
• Glow-in-the-dark vampire teeth
• Printable coupons
• Spooky stickers
• Plastic spider rings
• A new Halloween Book
• A Free Printable Halloween Mad Libs
• Halloween stampers
• Glow sticks (for trick or treating!)
• Mini cookie or treat bags filled with popcorn or pretzels

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