Boo Box: What It Is & How To Create One
Get your little ghouls and goblins into the spooky spirit with a boo box! If you’ve seen this new Halloween tradition trending on your socials and want to know more, you've landed in the right place. In this feature, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about creating the perfect boo box for your kids.
Halloween Boo Box: Your Questions Answered
We’re here to answer all of your burning questions about boo boxes (or boo baskets as they’re also known). From what is a boo basket to what to put in a boo basket, we’ll give you all the info you need to brew up the best boo box surprises for your family this Halloween.
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What is a boo box for kids?
A kids boo box is a fun Halloween tradition involving a box or basket filled with Halloween-themed goodies, such as toys, treats, kids costumes, and crafts. It’s a wonderful way to add a little magic and mystery to the spookiest time of year while making some special family memories.
What to put in a kids boo basket?
A kids boo basket is typically filled with Halloween-inspired treats or autumn gifts. You can keep it simple and affordable with things like squishy fidget toys, Halloween crafts, sweets, sticker books, and costume accessories.
Here are some easy ideas for a spooktacular boo basket for kids:
- Spooky puzzles or board games
- Glow-in-the-dark toys or stickers
- Mini pumpkins (real or wooden)
- Halloween fidget toys (like ghosts or pumpkins)
- Themed snacks & sweets
- Fun costume accessories (masks, capes, or wands)
- Halloween crafts (to make DIY decorations!)
- Halloween picture books
- Skeleton or monster-themed socks
- Mini animal figures (dinosaurs, snakes, or sharks)
When to give a boo box?
Timing on when to give a boo box can be as flexible as you like. Some parents give their boo boxes at the beginning of October to kick off the season, while others gift them closer to Halloween. A Halloween boo basket can also be a great treat to hand out after a day of pumpkin picking or carving!
Is a boo basket just for Halloween?
Boo baskets are typically a Halloween tradition, but there’s no reason why they need to be limited to just one festivity. You can easily adapt the idea for other celebrations, such as Christmas, Easter, or Valentine’s Day. Think of it as a fun way to surprise your kids with small seasonal treats, no matter the occasion!
Boo Basket Ideas
Explore our fangtastic boo box ideas, from Halloween fidget toys to haunting hand puppets, and get inspired to create some super cute boo baskets for your little rascals.
NeeDoh Groovy Ghost
The eerily satisfying NeeDoh Groovy Ghost is a tactile fidget toy that glows in the dark, making it a perfect addition to any Halloween boo box. Available in six assorted styles and four colours (one picked at random). Suitable for 3+ years.
Wooden Pumpkins
Trick or treat your country bumpkins to these adorable Mini Pumpkins! A great fit for a boo basket, our wooden pumpkins come as a set of two and are ideal for make-believe play. Kiddies can imagine they’re carving them for Halloween or use them as a seasonal bedroom decoration. Suitable for 18+ months.
Shark Hand Puppet
A frightfully fun boo box toy! This jaw-some Shark Hand Puppet from retro toy specialist Schylling is perfect for fin-tastic Halloween performances. It’s made from non-toxic latex-free rubber, which can be moulded into all sorts of ferocious facial expressions. Suitable for 3+ years.
NeeDoh Spooky Squishkins
Chill and thrill your mini monsters with NeeDoh’s Spooky Squishkins. This Haunted House features four fidget toy characters, including Monster Mush, Count Dohcula, Gooey Ghost, and Frankensquish, and each Squishkin offers an eerie-sistible sensory squeeze. Suitable for 3+ years.
Toyi Junk Modelling Kit
Youngsters can create their own Halloween characters from scratch with the Creatures Building Kit from Toyi. This craft set comes with 60 construction pieces for kids to use for their junk modelling projects, including eyes, mouths, paws, tails, joints, connectors, and more. Suitable for 4+ years.
CollectA Dinosaur Figure
Promising a roaringly good Halloween, CollectA’s realistic dinosaur figures are a fa-boo-lous boo box treat for dinky dino fans. This Tyrannosaurus Rex is a bestseller in the range, or you could go for something equally freaky such as a Velociraptor or Spinosaurus. Suitable for 3+ years.
Jester Jack In The Box
Another timeless treat from Schylling, this Jester Jack In The Box adds a hint of surprise and nostalgia to the on-trend boo basket. Simply wind it up and wait for the mischievous jester to pop out. You might even recognise the toy from the classic Christmas film, Elf! Suitable for 18+ months.
Kids Halloween Costume
Kit out your child’s boo basket with a kids costume they can wear at Halloween parties or for trick-or-treating. Our Kids Magic Set is a great choice! It comes with a star-print cape, wooden wand, felt hat, and a magician’s bag packed with items for performing magic tricks, such as colourful handkerchiefs, cards, counters, cups, and a felt rabbit. Suitable for 3+ years.
NeeDoh Jack-Glow Lantern
Turn the lights out to see this ghoulish fidget toy glow-in-the-dark! NeeDoh Jack-Glow Lantern looks just like a jack-o-lantern but with a squishy twist. Available in three styles featuring different pumpkin faces (one picked at random). Suitable for 3+ years.
Halloween Crafts For Kids
Halloween crafting is a boo-tiful family bonding activity! You could set up a craft table to make your own Halloween decorations - check out our Halloween Activity Sheets to create ghost and pumpkin bunting. Aussie brand Tiger Tribe has an amazing collection of arts and crafts sets for the spooky season, from Gemstone Glitter Goo to Magic Highlighters.
Share Your Boo Baskets
We’d love to see your boo baskets in action, so share your snaps with us on Instagram by tagging @bigjigstoys!