Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Halloween is quickly approaching and it’s going to look a little different this year! We wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun, Covid-19 or not! One of our team members Nichole is both a great agent and a crafty, creative mom. She put together a Halloween Scavenger Hunt for her littles and we thought we’d share it here to spread the Halloween cheer. To get a printer friendly version of these clues feel free to send us an email at mollyhayes@edinarealty.com and we’ll shoot you the pdf!

Supplies (plus any treats/prizes you will use for when your Trick-or-Treater finds the final clue)

Clue #1

In the dark night, under a shadowy tree

Search for an old graveyard skeleton key

You’ll have to brave the guts and goo

For in that pot is your next clue.

(Skeleton Key hidden in goo under a tree) Attach clue #2 into a key inside a sandwich baggie. Bury in pot with ‘slime’ or some other gooey concoction inside the container. Put the container at the base of a tree not visible from your door.

Clue #2

We know the bats come out at night

Now isn’t that a scary sight

A bat hangs in the yard somewhere

Your next clue will be found there

(Rubber bat hanging from a tree limb) – Attach Clue #3 to a rubber bat that is hanging from a tree branch.

Clue #3

Jack-o-lanterns are all over tonight

Their pumpkin faces shining bright

The knife that (that will) carve(d) them lies around

Find it and your next clue will be found

(A knife laying near a jack-o-lantern) – Tape Clue #4 to a fake/toy knife that is hidden near a jack-o-lantern or pumpkin.

Clue #4

Bones can be found everywhere

Around the scattered leaves somewhere

Your next clue will be found low to the land

Look for the creepy skeleton hand

(Skeleton hand) – Tape Clue #5 to the underside of a skeleton hand and partially cover it with leaves.

Clue #5

Creepy crawler weaves its web

In the bushes where it is spread

Captured in the web of doom

That’s where your next clue surely looms

(Spider in a spider web in a bush/tree) – Hide Clue #6 in the spider web spread in a bush or tree.

Clue #6

Check the yard, check all around

She tries to hide, to not be found

Find the witch and you’ll find your clue

For it is hidden in her shoe

(Witch’s shoe) – Stuff Clue #7 in a witch’s shoe… make it look like the rest of the witch is hidden under the deck, bush, behind something

Clue #7

On this dark night, look for some white

Not on the house, not in the skies

A ghost is hanging in the yard

You find a clue hidden in his garb

(Ghost costume hanging somewhere in the yard) – Use a white plastic bag, pillow case or Dollar Tree ghost and put Clue #8 just inside the ‘ghost’

Clue #8

A body of bones explore out at night

Some will surely cuz you fright

Near the fence is where they hide

You find a clue by the skeleton’s side.

(Skeleton along a fence) – Hide Clue #9 on the back side of a skelton near the fence.

Clue #9

Your next clue was by a prisoner found

A life in chains they kept him bound

On the front porch the chains you’ll find

But on your way, keep watch behind

(Chains on front porch) – Place Clue #10 wrapped around Dollar Tree (or real) chains laid in a coil on the front porch

Clue #10

Halloween is full of fright and fear

A trick or treat is waiting near

The kitchen holds a sweet surprise

Enter the house and claim your prize

(Treats!!) – Make sure you use this as your last clue. You can meet your child in the kitchen or leave them a treat bag on the kitchen table.