Free Printable: Spooktacular Halloween Word Search
The air is getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and the time for all things spooky is almost here! If you’re looking for a fun, screen-free activity to keep the kids (or even yourself!) entertained this season, I’ve got just the thing for you.
I just created this super fun, free printable Halloween Word Search that's ready to download, print, and solve!
Why a Word Search?
Word searches are more than just a quick diversion—they're great for a few reasons:
Brain Power: They help build vocabulary, improve spelling, and sharpen focus as you scan the grid for hidden words.
Quiet Time: Need a moment of calm amidst the Halloween chaos? Hand this over with a crayon or pencil!
Easy Entertainment: It's perfect for a rainy afternoon, a classroom activity, or as an addition to a Halloween party favor bag.
This word search has 20 Halloween-themed words hidden in the grid, including classics like VAMPIRE, CANDY, PUMPKIN, and JACK-O-LANTERN. Words go across, up, down, and diagonally, so it’s a challenge that’s fun for all ages!
Download Your Free Printable
Ready to start searching? Click the link below to download the high-resolution PDF file. Print as many copies as you need—it's completely free and the solution is included.
Download here ↓↓↓
What's your favorite word you found on the puzzle? Let me know in the comments below!
If you love this freebie, make sure to grab the matching Free Printable: Halloween Scavenger Hunt and the Free Printable Halloween Party Checklist — it’s the perfect pair for your party planning. You’ll find it (and more fun fall printables) on the blog and in the shop.
💖 And don’t forget to check out my 2026 Everything Planner for next year — perfect for keeping track of every holiday, event, and cozy fall plan!
SUPPLIES I RECOMMEND FOR PRINTING
A PRINTER
If you’re going to be printing in color, I really recommend investing in a Canon Mega Tank Printer. The quality of the finished product is amazing! If you don’t need a color printer, I highly recommend a laser printer like the Brother L23 Series. You will save hundreds on ink. You can also get a color laser printer, which I would LOVE to have!
PAPER
For everyday printables, planners, and coloring pages for the kiddos, I normally use Hammermill Printer Paper, 20 Lb. I love that you can get a small box of 3 reams instead of having to buy one at a time or a whole case of 10.
If I want something a little nicer, I use this laser paper, which is incredibly smooth and has very little to no ghosting on the other side. This is perfect if you like to use pens/markers that are prone to bleeding through to the other side.
For printing on A5 paper, I use this Blank 6-Hole Punched A5 Paper. You can also get it without the holes, but it’s $6-7 more. Which I think is odd because it’s usually the other way around, and you have to pay more for the hole punching.
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