No Tricks, Just Treats: 9 Fun Boo Basket Ideas

Posted Oct 10, 2024 Holidays Things to Do Parenting

Surprise your friends and neighbors this Halloween with a Boo Basket! Booing friends is a fun and heartfelt way to bring Halloween cheer to your community. The goal is simple — put a smile on someone's face with an unexpected treat! Best of all, it doesn't have to be expensive or overthought. The real surprise is knowing someone thought of you.

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Click here to get your FREE "You've Been Boo'd" printable so you can start sharing the joy with your own Boo Baskets!

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What is a Boo Basket? 

A Boo Basket is a small Halloween-themed treat left anonymously on a friend's or neighbor’s doorstep. The idea is to ring the doorbell and run, or simply leave it for them to find. It's a fun, no-rules way to spread Halloween joy throughout October — not just on Halloween itself. Surprise someone today and inspire them to pass it on!

9 Boo Basket Ideas for All Ages

Whether you're preparing for kids, friends, or neighbors with special needs, these creative Boo Basket ideas will help you spread the joy:

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1. Lil’ Monster Boo Basket

Kids love Boo Baskets! Fill a basket with fun items like Halloween-themed toys, glow sticks, and craft kits. You can also include puzzles or balloons for extra fun!

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2. Teal Boo Basket

For friends with food allergies or just for an alternative to candy, support the Teal Pumpkin Project by filling your basket with non-food items like glow sticks, stickers, or small toys. 

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3. Baby Boo Basket

New parents and babies will appreciate thoughtful Boo Baskets filled with sensory toys, wipes, and storybooks.

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4. 'Boo'ze Basket 

Just for adults, of course! Because Boo Baskets aren’t only fun for kids! Create a Boo’ze basket with your favorite beverages, mixers, and festive drink recipes.

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5. Baking Boo Basket

Pack a basket with all the ingredients for a fun Halloween baking project. Pre-mix dry ingredients, and don't forget festive sprinkles!

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6. Pumpkin Carving Boo Basket

Include a pumpkin, carving tools, and a jack-o-lantern stencil for some Halloween creativity.

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7. Boo'k Basket

For book lovers, share the gift of reading! Choose a few spooky titles or your favorite reads to include in this thoughtful basket.

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8. Pampering Boo Basket

For that special friend who needs a little relaxation, put together a basket filled with bath bombs, face masks, and scented candles.

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9. Photo Boo Basket

Take a trip down memory lane by printing photos and creating a personalized photo book or prints for your recipient. Perfect for teens!

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Start Boo’ing Today and Spread the Halloween Spirit!

Ready to spread some Halloween cheer? Start Boo’ing today by surprising friends and neighbors with a custom Boo Basket. Don’t forget to download your free "You’ve Been Boo’d" printable to complete your basket and get ready to share the joy!

Special thanks to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), along with Andrea Kistler, and Macaroni KID publishers Carmen Kaethler, Julie Dikken, and Mary Campbell for supplying the photos used in this story.

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