Halloween is usually about scares, darkness, witches, ghosts, gore and trick or treats – but for us as Christians we want to focus on something very different – the light that God shines through us and how we can believe in others & encourage them rather than scare them. No tricks, no scares and no creepy costumes but light and goodness. With God no matter how much darkness there is we don’t need to be afraid because God loves us and will always be with us.

Here’s some suggestions of material you could use to put together an in person or online kids session next week (or use with your own kids at home) as a positive non scary Halloween alternative.

 

Scripture union Light Video & pdf
Our very own Bex stars in this new video helping children explore light, and comes with a pdf with some hints at how you could use the video.
Find it here

 

 

 

World Vision Pumpkin Heroes Pack

This pack that is updated every year comes with a bunch of activities, games, video and story themed around a character named Patch the pumpkin. This material helps children focus on Gods light shining through them to help them encourage others.
I’m using this one next week with my Kids group, I’ve edited and written my own plan based on the Pumpkin Heroes material.

Find World Vision Pumpkin Heroes Pack here

Link to World Vision Pumpkin Heroes Extra Resources

Becky’s Pumpkin Heroes Party for St Marks notes PDF

 

 

Scripture Union Light Party Pack
SU have a resource pack that has lots of ideas on how to approach an alternative Halloween party focused on Gods light. With online and in person activities they have everything covered.
They’ve also got extra bits and bobs on their website like videos, and a useful Q&A for leaders or parents to help discuss Halloween and Christianity with kids.

SU Light Party Activities link

Real Big Questions about Halloween by Scripture Union PDF