I’ve learned that Halloween treat bags don’t have to be complicated to be a hit.
A few clever touches and some thoughtful picks inside can make them just as exciting as the costumes and candy.
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These DIY Halloween treat bag ideas are easy to pull together, budget-friendly, and perfect for parties, classrooms, or trick-or-treat night.
I’ve rounded up 22 favorites that kids actually get excited about—some sweet, some silly, and a few that go beyond candy altogether.
1. DIY Chevron Halloween Treat Bags
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These chevron Halloween treat bags are so stylish! With bright orange-and-white stripes and little spider embellishments, they feel festive but chic.
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2. Free Printable DIY Halloween Treat Bags
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If you’re short on time, print-and-go treat bags are the way to go! Just download, print, and fold into cute little Halloween packets ready to be filled with goodies.
3. Mini Ghost Treat Bags
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With blush cheeks, button noses, and big smiles, these ghost treat bags are full of personality. They’re a sweet twist on the classic spooky ghost theme.
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4. Witch’s Broom Treat Bags
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These witch’s broom treat bags might be my favorite—they’re so clever! Made with brown paper bags, ribbon, and sticks for handles, they look just like tiny brooms ready to take flight.
5. DIY Spooky Duct Tape Treat Bags
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Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. A little duct tape and scissors transform basic white bags into spooky ghosts and grinning jack-o’-lanterns.
6. DIY Halloween Treat Bags & Free Printable
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These striped and chevron treat bags get a spooky-cute makeover with googly eyes, bat wings, and pumpkin stems. The free printables make this craft quick and easy while still looking super festive.
7. Friendly Halloween Treat Bags
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Perfect for younger kids, these cute paper characters (black cat, bat, ghost, and witch) are more sweet than scary. They’re fun to make and fun to hand out.
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Fill this little paper cauldron with candy corn or other goodies for a witchy touch. It’s simple to make but looks extra magical sitting on a Halloween table.
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Turn plain paper bags into silly, one-eyed monsters! With oversized paper eyes and goofy teeth, these colorful bags are sure to get a giggle before the treats even come out.
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These 3D pumpkin bags look incredible and can hold plenty of treats. With a little paper mâché and orange paint, you’ll have the ultimate Halloween candy carriers.
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11. Bat Treat Bag
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This bat treat bag is equal parts spooky and sweet! With big eyes, wings, and fangs, it’s a craft kids will love helping to make
12. Scarecrow DIY Halloween Treat Bags
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How adorable are these scarecrow treat bags? Made from burlap with googly eyes, felt noses, and raffia hair, they bring a rustic fall vibe to your Halloween party.
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For cat lovers, this DIY black cat treat bag is a must-make! Crafted from felt and stitched together with white thread, it’s sturdy enough to hold plenty of candy while doubling as a reusable Halloween keepsake.
14. Window Treat Boxes
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If you love showing off the treats inside, these window treat boxes are a must! Decorated with a pumpkin cutout and tied with a festive ribbon, they let your candy corn (or any colorful candy) shine through.
15. DIY Stenciled Bags
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These fabric drawstring bags can be stenciled with cobwebs, ghosts, or spooky words. Not only do they look great, but they’re also reusable year after year!
16. Character Treat Boxes
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These printable character treat boxes are absolutely charming! With designs like pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and Frankenstein, they’re a quick and easy DIY that looks professional. Just print, fold, and fill—done!
17. Paper Treat Box Luminaries
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These cut-out boxes double as treat bags and glowing luminaries! With pumpkins, cats, and Frankenstein designs, they’ll light up your Halloween night in more ways than one
18. Printable Matchbox Treat Boxes
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These printable matchbox treat boxes are such a clever way to hand out candy! Each tiny box slides open to reveal sweets or trinkets, and the ghost design makes them perfectly spooky without being too scary.
19. DIY Frankenstein Treat Bag
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It’s Frankenstein! These green monster treat bags are adorable and full of personality, with bold black hair, big eyes, and bolts on the side.
20. Candy Corn Trick or Treat Bags
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How fun are these giant candy corn treat bags? Made from felt, they’re bold, colorful, and perfectly seasonal.
21. Pumpkin Paper Plate Purse
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Make cute pumpkin purses from paper plates—just add ribbon and faces for a budget-friendly candy holder.
22. Halloween Treat Cups
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These painted Halloween treat cups are so simple and fun to make with kids! Just grab some plastic cups, paint them with spooky characters like Frankenstein or a friendly monster.
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