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Elf on the Shelf® Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Get ready for Halloween this season with The Elf on the Shelf!

This Elf on the Shelf Halloween scavenger hunt is an easy, low-prep family activity that combines the thrill of trick-or-treating with the magic of Santa’s Scout Elves. With printable clues included, it’s an easy way to create lasting memories and kick off the holiday season with a touch of North Pole sparkle.

Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors
  • A bowl, bucket, or bag to hold Halloween candy (and your Scout Elf)
  • A cabinet

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will use the free printable scavenger hunt clues to get things started. Printed on card stock or paper, these colourful prompts guide children from one spot to the next, creating a trail of Halloween excitement through your home.
  2. Next, your elf will hide the clues in places kids love to explore, by the pumpkin on the porch, tucked into a boot tray in the entryway, or peeking out from a favourite Halloween decoration. Each clue builds anticipation and keeps little ones racing from one hiding place to the next.
  3. Finally, the grand finale: your Scout Elf will be waiting in the last hiding spot, perched in a cabinet filled with Halloween treats. Imagine the joy on your children’s faces when they discover their elf surrounded by goodies, ready to share in the seasonal fun!