Halloween Costume Awards and Party Certificates for Kids

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What awards can you give out at a Halloween party?

These four certificates cover the big moments of a children's Halloween party. Use them as they are, or borrow the ideas below to invent your own.

Costume awards

1. Spookiest costume
2. Silliest costume
3. Most creative costume
4. Best homemade costume
5. Cutest little pumpkin
6. Best group or family costume
7. Most sparkly or glittery outfit
8. Best mask or face paint
9. Best hat or headpiece

Party moment awards

1. Best scream
2. Bravest explorer
3. Best spooky dance moves
4. Best monster walk
5. Best witch's cackle
6. Best pumpkin decorator
7. Best apple bobber
8. Best at pass the parcel
9. Most helpful little ghost

Fun extra awards

1. Best ghost impression
2. Funniest joke teller
3. Best treat sharer
4. Best spooky story
5. Best at staying still in musical statues
6. Best party smile
7. Best trick or treat manners
8. Best glow in the dark outfit
9. Biggest surprise costume

How to use the Halloween certificates, step by step

1. Open the printable and print the four certificates on paper or card.
2. Cut each one out neatly with scissors, kept well away from little hands.
3. Write each child's name on the line before the party or as you go.
4. Hold a short costume parade so everyone has a turn to show off.
5. Hand out the awards with a clap and a cheer for each winner.

Ways to use the certificates

• Run a costume parade. Line children up and let each one walk or twirl. Clap for every outfit, then hand out an award so nobody leaves empty handed.
• Make it a party game trail. Set up simple stations like a best scream corner or a bravest explorer hunt. Try our Scavenger Hunt Game for a ready made spooky search.
• Add a tumble tower challenge. Award best steady hands after a round of our Tumble Tower. It keeps restless guests busy while you set up the next game.
• Save them as party favours. Pop a rolled up certificate in each party bag. Children love taking home proof of their award, and it costs nothing to print more.
• Use them in the classroom. Nursery and reception staff can reward dressing up days or a Halloween assembly. Pick awards that suit every child so the whole group feels included.

Games and gifts for a Halloween party

Pair the certificates with a few wooden games to keep little guests busy between parade and party tea. These picks suit mixed age groups and work well indoors on a dark autumn afternoon.

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What children learn from Halloween awards

• Confidence. Walking in a costume parade and being cheered helps a shy child feel seen and proud.
• Early reading. Spotting their own name and the award words supports letter and word recognition.
• Taking turns. Waiting for their moment in the parade builds patience and sharing in a group.
• Imagination. Choosing a costume and acting it out feeds pretend play and storytelling.
• Kindness. Clapping for every friend teaches children to celebrate others, not just themselves.

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Make it a Christmas tradition

A Halloween award parade is a lovely thing to repeat each year. Keep the printable in a folder with your other party bits so it is ready every October. Children remember the categories and start planning their costumes early. Over time you can let them invent new awards, which turns a quick party game into a family tradition they help shape.

Frequently asked questions

What can you give out at a Halloween party?

Print and cut out award certificates for spookiest costume, silliest costume, best scream and bravest explorer. Add a small treat or party bag if you like.

What age are the certificates for?

They suit ages 3 and up, with a grown-up to cut them out and read the words aloud for younger children.

How many certificates are there?

There are four: spookiest costume, silliest costume, best scream and bravest explorer. You can print as many copies as you need.

Can every child win something?

Yes. Print extra copies and invent gentle categories so each guest leaves with an award. This keeps younger children happy.

What do I need to print them?

A printer, paper or card, a pen for names and scissors kept away from little hands. Card feels more special but paper works fine.

Can I use these in a nursery or classroom?

Yes. They work well for dressing up days and Halloween assemblies. Choose categories that include everyone in the group.

What else can I do at the party?

Add simple wooden games and a scavenger hunt between the parade and tea. See our gift ideas above for party friendly picks.

Do I need prizes as well?

No. The certificate itself is the award. A small treat is a nice extra, but check with parents about any allergies first.

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Written by the Jaques of London team. Last updated 1 November 2026.