A rhyming halloween treasure hunt for ages 3–7. Read the story, hide the clues around the house and let the pumpkin patrol follow the trail to the pumpkin. Here are free clues to start with, and a printable version with your child’s name and your own hiding spots.
Read this out loud before the first clue. It turns “go find some cards” into a mission.
Halloween Treat Alert
Boo! Hello, Pumpkin Patrol!
It’s me, Wispy, the littlest ghost on Pumpkin Lane. I was practicing my very first “BOO!”, but it came out as a giant “ACHOO!” instead. My sneeze blew the Halloween treats right out of the big pumpkin bucket, and now they’re hiding all over!
The costume parade starts soon, and nobody can march without treats. I floated around and tucked eight Boo Notes along the way. Each one has a rhyming riddle that tells you where to look next.
Work together, peek in every corner, and give a friendly “Boo!” each time you find a note. Follow the trail all the way to the end, where the biggest treat of all is waiting!
Your first Boo Note is attached. Grab your treat bags, Pumpkin Patrol!
Giggles and boos,
Wispy the Little Ghost
Write each riddle on a card and hide it at the answer to the clue before it. The first clue goes in the kids’ hands after the story.
Oh no, Pumpkin Patrol, the treats blew away!
Let’s find every one for the big parade day!
A treat! You found it! Hip, hip, hooray!
The rest of the candy is not far away!
One treat is still missing, the sweetest by far,
Find it and you’ll be the Halloween star!
The printable Not-So-Spooky Halloween Hunt has your child’s name on every page and a rhyming clue for each spot in your home, including ones you type in, like “Grandma’s piano”. You get a host guide, the story briefing, clue cards with pictures for little ones and a finisher certificate, plus Host Mode on your phone for party day. It’s $9.99 and arrives by email in minutes.
