Best Halloween Art Projects for Kids

Here’s a list of cool Halloween art ideas, including pumpkins, bats, cats, witches, monsters, spider webs, silhouettes, and more!

Halloween artwork, such as the Halloween arts and crafts found on this list, is an excellent source of inspiration for creating art at home or in the classroom. Invite children to get creative with this collection of fun Halloween art projects for kids from toddlers to teens!

The Halloween painting ideas listed here are fantastic art ideas for children of all ages–and adults, too! Encourage young artists to try these fun Halloween art projects or find inspiration to create their own Halloween arts and crafts! You may also enjoy this list of Fall Art Projects for Kids.

The Best Halloween Art Projects and Halloween Painting Ideas for Kids

This list of Halloween art projects for kids (and adults) has several types of easy Halloween art ideas: pumpkin, bat, cat, witch, monster, spider web, and Halloween silhouette painting ideas!

First, gather your favorite Halloween art project ideas in this round-up of cool Halloween arts and crafts for kids. Next, invite children to create any of these Halloween artwork ideas for fun or as a part of a Halloween-themed event. These Halloween painting ideas would make a great addition to any Halloween party at home or in the classroom.

We hope that you enjoy this list of spooky and cute Halloween arts and crafts for toddlers and up. Invite children from toddlers to teens to get creative with this fun collection of Halloween artwork that includes pumpkins, bats, cats, witches, monsters, spider webs, and more!

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Halloween Pumpkin Painting Ideas and Art Activities

Children will love painting Halloween pumpkin art with this collection of Halloween art projects for kids. Give any of the pumpkin painting ideas below a try!

1. Halloween Pumpkin Salt Painting | Rhythms of Play
2. Pumpkin Apple Stamps | Frugal Mom Eh!
3. Chalk Stenciled Pumpkins | One Little Project
4. Symmetrical Positive Negative Halloween Pumpkin | Art Projects for Kids Blog
5. Harvest Pumpkin Watercolor Art | Rhythms of Play

For more pumpkin art ideas, have a look at this fun round-up of fall art projects for kids. 

Spider Web Art Ideas

Creating spider web art is a fun Halloween project idea for kids and adults. Invite children to get creative with any of the spider web Halloween art ideas listed below.

1. Spider Web Watercolor Resist Art | The Artful Parent for Lasso the Moon
2. Drawing Spider Webs | Art Projects for Kids Blog
3. Spider Web Art for Kids | Learn with Play at Home
4. Glue and Salt Spider Web Art | Kitchen Table Classroom for Teach Beside Me

Related: Giant Stick Spider Web Halloween Decoration

Halloween Handprint Art Ideas

Here’s a cute collection of Halloween Handprint Art perfect for young artists. Have a look at how to create these Halloween artwork masterpieces over on “The Best Ideas for Kids” Blog.

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Easy Halloween Silhouette Art Projects for Kids

Silhouette art is fun to create for Halloween. Try any of the easy Halloween artwork ideas listed below.

1. Paper Plate Silhouettes – Fun Halloween Arts and Crafts | The Pinterested Parent
2. Spooky House Silhouette Halloween Art Lesson | Art Teacher in LA
3. Halloween Silhouette Art | That Artist Woman
4. Owl in the Night Sky |Original Art by Plateau Art Studio – Video tutorial by Liz’s Early Learning Spot
5. Silhouette Art Halloween Activities | Arty Crafty Kids Blog
6. Halloween Bat Silhouette Painting Craft | Original Art by Artsonia; Another Halloween bat silhouette art ideas can be found HERE
7. Halloween Silhouettes and Bat painting Ideas | Art Projects for Kids Blog

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Spooky Halloween Tree Art Ideas for Kids

Here are a few spooky Halloween tree painting ideas for kids. Halloween Tree art project ideas are fun to paint at home or in the classroom during the cool autumn months before or after Halloween.

1. Easy Spooky Trees for Halloween | Buggy and Buddy
2. Spooky Circle Halloween Tree Art Project | Arty Crafty Kids

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Monster Halloween Painting and Drawing Ideas

Try making monster Halloween art with children. These Halloween monster artwork ideas are fun for kids from toddlers to teens.

1. Blowpaint Monsters | The Seasoned Mom
2. Monster Blow Painting | Picklebums
3. Friendly Monster Free Printable Card | Adventure in a Box

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More Easy Halloween Art Activities for Kids

Whiches, cats, and bats, oh my! Children are sure to love each of the Halloween art ideas for kids listed below.

1. Oil Pastel Witch Hat Drawings | Make and Takes
2. Spooky Cats | Krokotak
3. Cool Halloween Art with 3D Bats | Projects with Kids Blog

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Halloween Artwork Inspiration for Kids

We hope that you have enjoyed this list of Halloween artwork ideas and drawing projects for kids. Getting creative with Halloween art activities such as those found here is a great way to spend time connecting with children.

Try your hand at the fantastic Halloween arts and crafts for kids listed above, or find inspiration to create your own Halloween art projects for kids. Your children, or students, may also like this collection of Fall Art Projects, and don’t forget to have a look at our fall bucket list filled with the best fall activities for kids!

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• Halloween Porch Decor
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• Gorgeous Glowing Halloween Lanterns
• Tissue Paper Ghost Craft
• Glow in the Dark Halloween Pumpkin Sensory Bottle
• Spider Magnet Crafts and Halloween Decorations
• Glowing Ghost Halloween Sensory Bottle