Free Printable Blank Scavenger Hunt Cards for Halloween

Halloween scavenger hunts are trending. Run one before trick‑or‑treating, after, or instead if you're planning a party at home.

To get you started with planning a scavenger hunt kids or teens will love, you can grab our free printable set of blank Halloween Scavenger Cards. 

How to use the cards in 10 minutes

1. Download and print the cards.
2. Pick 8-16 spots around your home. 
3. Write a clue out for each spot.
   
4. Cut the cards out.
   
5. Remember to hide the prize in the final spot. 
   
6. Keep card #1 with you to read aloud to get the game started. 

Good indoor locations

Mix easy and medium spots so everyone gets a turn. Here's a list of the indoor hiding spots we feature in our ready-to-go set of 16 Halloween Scavenger Hunt Cards, which you can buy in our shop. 

• Inside a pot
• Under the bed
• Porch light switch
• Bottom stair (stick to the wall, not the tread)
• Bathroom sink
• Under a chair
• Freezer (front shelf, easy to see)
• Inside a book
• Coat pocket
• Inside a shoe
• Near a mirror
• Under couch cushions
• Inside a bowl
• Beneath a towel
• Beside the TV (avoid cables)
• Kitchen cabinet for the prize

Clue prompts you can copy

Short and clear wins. One idea per card.

• “Check the cold box where ice lives.”
• “Look under the seat you use for snacks.”
• “Find the switch that lights the porch.”
• “Peek inside a shoe by the door.”
• “Next stop: the bathroom faucet’s friend.”
• “Search the lowest stair, on the wall.”
• “Open a book and look inside.”
• “Prize waits in a kitchen cabinet.”

Want to rhyme but don’t have time?

Use one rhyme word and keep it simple. It still feels fun.

• “Feeling brave, take a look by the microwave.”
• “Don’t peek late, the clue’s by the gate.”

Not every card needs a rhyme. Mix styles. It’s faster.

Running the hunt

Say this to start

• “We’ve got clues. Each card points to the next spot.”
• “Stick with your buddy. No running on stairs.”
• “Read the clues on the cards out loud so everyone hears.”

Set a 20–30 minute timer and go.

Age tweaks

• Little ones (3–5): use 8–10 cards and pair with a big kid.
• Big kids (6+): use all 16 and add a 25‑minute timer.
• Mixed ages: rotate jobs—reader, spot‑checker, prize carrier.

Shortcuts for busy nights

• Short on time? Hide every other card and run 8.
• Small home? Stick to one zone like kitchen + living room.
• Big group? Print two sets and stagger your starts.
  

Grab the free blank clue cards

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Rather skip the writing?

Use our set of Halloween Indoor Scavenger Hunt Cards. It matches common home spots and comes with 16 rhyming clues. See them here. 

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