30 Trendiest Halloween Toys to Last Throughout October

Good for car rides, restaurants, and waiting rooms, these "I Spy" bags come with instructions to find certain items or letters among the beads within. (It feels nice to squish, too.) In addition to pumpkin, it comes in Frankenstein's monster and ghost shapes. Ages 2+

You don’t have to be a fan of Aphmau’s YouTube channel to be taken in by her adorable cat plushies—especially when they’re wearing their Halloween costumes. The six-inch plushies come in blind boxes, and there are six different designs to collect. Ages 5+

Care Bears crossed with classic monsters are the perfect mix of cute and Halloweeny—how cute would these be at a Halloween sleepover? Fans can find Cheer Bear as the Bride of Frankenstein, Grumpy Bear as Frankenstein's monster, Bedtime Bear as the Mummy, Good Luck Bear as the Creature From the Black Lagoon, and Tenderheart Bear as Dracula. Each one comes with a unique belly badge. Ages 4+

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Kids can get into the spirit while decorating something that might keep the scariness at bay. This nightlight glows in three different colors and, when kids are feeling creative, they can color on it, wash it off, and color it again. It also comes as a Light-Ups Ghost or Light-Up Mummy. Ages 4+; three AAA batteries required (not included)

Why settle for one seasonal Squishmallow when you can have four? This set comes with Omen the Charcoal Purple Cat, Lucasta the Teal Bat Candelabra, Brisket the Neon Pink Monster Bull, and Kalani the Orange Pumpkin in String Lights. Or, if they’d rather have one, big Squishmallow instead of four little ones, there are plenty of other seasonal Squishmallows to choose from, including Gio the Grey Speckled Gargoyle and Drake the Blue Vampire Bat. Ages 3+

Perfect for when you need just a little something, this will have kids smushing, rolling, and molding their own pumpkin and witch’s hat. The clay even has a fragrance—the pumpkin is citrus and the hat is grape—so it’s a feast for the senses. Ages 4+

For those planning a kids' party who want a quick Halloween game, this monster bowling set is thematic without being scary. In fact, the monsters are so cute, families can probably get away with keeping this out year-round. Ages 2+

This toy does double-duty: It blows bubbles, much to the endless delight of children, and it also lights up, which gives an additional layer of safety while trick-or-treating. It comes with its own bubble solution, too. Ages 3+; 3 AA batteries included

This is two activities in one: On one side of the card, there's a classic Highlights hidden picture activity. On the back, there's a Halloween scratch-off art project, so they'll be able to show off their creativity and work on their critical-thinking skills in one go. Ages 6+

Kuromi isn’t solely a Halloween character, but with her mischievous attitude and cool costume, she counts! Kids will love squishing their favorite Sanrio character and seeing the glittery goodness within. Gellis Gels also come in KPop Demon Hunters and Minecraft characters. Ages 4+

Kids peel off stickers to make mosaic-like pictures with Halloween themes. It's a perfect toy to keep them busy while they're waiting to go out trick-or-treating. Ages 5+

Two fan-favorite collectibles come together for one Halloween treat: Playmobil and Monster High. Fans can choose between Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, Frankie Stein, Ghoulia Yelps, Lagoona Blue, or Cleo De Nile figures, or go for bigger play sets. Ages 5+

For the littlest ones, this set comes with four plush stuffies that can all be stored in a zippered pumpkin. But each one has a "trick" of its own: The candy corn crinkles, the cat meows, the spider rattles, and the ghost squeaks. Ages 6 months+

Kids love making their own room decorations, and this kit comes with everything they need to make seven different Halloween suncatchers to hang up in the window. They’ll get window paint, foam foil outlines, rhinestones, and wiggly eyes to make the designs their own. Ages 6+

Friendly ghost or scary ghost? Why choose? Flipping this inside out will take it from one to the other, depending on the mood. (And the angry ghost even glows in the dark!) It's an oddly soothing thing to flip over and over. There are also other Halloween flip plushes available, like a devil and angel or a pumpkin and spider, among others. Ages 3+

What's better than trick-or-treating for Halloween candy? Making it yourself! This edible science kit includes all the ingredients kids need to make gross gummy worms and spiders, including food ingredients, molds, and flavorings. Ages 6+

Jellycats have a cult following, and we can see why—their designs are just so cute, even if they’re Halloweeny! This “Vampop” drink has a striped straw, bat wings, and a wedge of citrus for garnish, but there are plenty of other Halloween Jellycats to choose from. No age recommendation given

Fisher-Price's chunky Little People figures aren't just for toddlers anymore! This set features the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus, who would make a great addition to any Halloween toy display. But if the witchy trio doesn't fit the bill, there are also Little People collector sets for Stranger Things, the Universal Monsters, Alien, Disney villains, and It, among others. Ages 13+ (for content)