Halloween Gifts for Kids: 5 Gift Cards That Beat Candy Everytime
The best Halloween gifts for kids are the ones they'll still be using after the candy's gone: their costume, craft supplies, a movie night, or a treat that isn't fun-size. A gift card covers any of them and lets the kid pick the part they care about, which helps most with the one who's too old to trick-or-treat but still wants the night to feel like something.
Below are Granny's five favorite gift cards for Halloween and what each one's good for. You'll find them all at Gift Card Granny, and on select brands there's a discount or a little cash back going, though the brands and rates rotate, so check what's live before you buy. (Discounts and cash back never apply to Visa or Mastercard.)
Michaels: For the Costume and the Crafts
Michaels is the one-stop for the kid who'd rather build a costume than buy one off the rack, plus they have pumpkins to paint, spooky crafts, and decorations for the porch. Give a crafty kid a Michaels card and let them load up on felt, glitter, and foam for whatever they've got planned. It's also a good one for the tween who's aged out of trick-or-treating but still wants a project for the night.
CVS: The Halloween One-Stop
Candy, a last-minute costume, face paint, decorations, and the bag to carry it all around. CVS has the whole Halloween aisle in one place. A CVS card is the practical pick for a parent covering the night, or a fun one for an older kid who wants to grab their own candy stash and a few accessories. It works in the store or online at cvs.com.
Instacart: Halloween Delivered to the Door
Some years there just isn't time for a grocery run. An Instacart card gets the candy, the pumpkins, the party snacks, even the costume-night pizza delivered to the door. It's a thoughtful gift for a busy parent juggling costumes and class parties, and a real lifesaver when Halloween sneaks up on you.
Fandango: For Family Movie Night
Not every kid wants to be out after dark, and a Halloween movie night is a treat of its own. A Fandango card covers tickets to the latest spooky-but-kid-friendly release, or rentals for a cozy night in. Great for the family that would rather do popcorn and a not-too-scary movie than pound the pavement. Just note Fandango redeems online at fandango.com, not at the box office, so send it a little ahead of the night.
Cheryl's Cookies: Treats Worth More Than Candy
When you want a treat that beats a handful of fun-size bars, Cheryl's does Halloween cookies and sweets that feel like a real gift. It's perfect for mailing to a kid staying at grandma's, thanking a teacher who survived October, or setting out at a class party. A little sweeter than the candy bowl, and a lot more memorable.
Buy a Cheryl's Cookies gift card
The Card That Lets Them Pick Almost Anything
Can't pin down what a kid's into this year? A Visa or Mastercard gift card spends almost anywhere, so they can put it toward a costume, a game, a movie, or a treat of their own. Gift Card Granny carries fun seasonal designs too, so it shows up feeling like a gift instead of plain plastic.
Buy a Visa gift card or a Mastercard gift card, and browse the seasonal designs.
How Much Should You Spend on a Kid's Halloween Gift?
For a child, most folks spend $10 to $25, enough for a costume accessory, a craft haul, a movie, or a box of treats without turning Halloween into a birthday. For a teen who's done with trick-or-treating, $25 to $50 gives them room to plan their own night. Gifting a teacher or babysitter who made it through October? A $15 to $25 card is a thoughtful thank-you.
Why a Gift Card Is the Smart Halloween Gift
Halloween is one of those holidays where the right gift is different for every kid, which is exactly why a gift card works. You skip the guesswork, they get the part of Halloween they care about, and nobody's stuck with one more thing gathering dust by November. Happy haunting, from Granny.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are gift cards a good Halloween gift for kids?
Yes. Halloween looks different for every kid, so a gift card lets them choose the costume, craft, movie, or treat they truly want, with no wrong size and no duplicates. It's an easy win for the tween or teen who's outgrown trick-or-treating and has no default Halloween gift.
What is a good Halloween gift for a kid who does not trick-or-treat anymore?
Give them a way to build their own version of the night. A Fandango card for a movie, a Michaels card for a costume or project, or a Visa gift card they can spend on whatever they're into all work well for tweens and teens.
What are good non-candy Halloween gifts for kids?
Craft and costume supplies from Michaels, a family movie night from Fandango, spooky cookies from Cheryl's, or a gift card they choose from all beat another bag of candy.
How much should I spend on a Halloween gift for a child?
Most Halloween gifts for kids run $10 to $25. Bump it to $25 to $50 for a teen planning their own night, or $15 to $25 for a teacher or babysitter thank-you.
Where can I buy Halloween gift cards?
Gift Card Granny carries Instacart, Michaels, Fandango, Cheryl's Cookies, CVS, and hundreds more, all in one place. On select brands you'll find a discount or earn cash back, and the lineup rotates with the season.
Can I get a discount on Halloween gift cards?
On select brands, yes. The brands and rates rotate, so check the current deals before you buy. Discounts and cash back don't apply to Visa or Mastercard gift cards.