Christmas may be just around the corner, but if you can’t wait to welcome back your Scout Elf, why not invite them for a special autumn visit to celebrate Halloween? Scout Elves love any reason to join in the fun, and it’s no surprise they’re just as excited about spooky season as they are about Christmas morning. Just be warned, they might sneak a few sweets before you can hand them out to trick-or-treaters!
If your Scout Elf pops by for a surprise visit on All Hallows’ Eve, they could stage one of these spooktacular Elf on the Shelf® Halloween ideas. Each one is simple to set up, family friendly, and guaranteed to add a touch of North Pole magic to your UK Halloween celebrations.
Oh Me, Oh My…Oh Mummy!
Your Scout Elf is ready to get wrapping…Halloween style! This idea is perfect for families looking for a quick and funny surprise. While visiting for Halloween, your Scout Elf may decide to transform some favourite furry friends into mummies.
Materials:
- Stuffed animals
- Toilet paper
- Glue dots (optional)
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will wrap toilet paper around your stuffed animals, turning them into mummies just in time for Halloween!
- They may use glue dots along the way to keep the toilet paper in place.
Scout Elf Dress-Up
When your Scout Elf visits at Halloween, they arrive in style. Thanks to free printable costumes, your elf can join in the trick-or-treat excitement by dressing up in miniature outfits.
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scisssors
- Tape
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- They will surprise you, dressed up in a Halloween costume! Your elf will slip the candy corn costume over their head and tuck it into place under their collar.
- As another option, they will slip the jack-o-lantern costume over their head and tuck it into place under their collar. They will tape the stem of the pumpkin to the brim of their hat.
Pumpkin Elf on the Shelf
What could be more seasonal than pumpkins? Your Scout Elf may head to the pumpkin patch and create a look-alike pumpkin friend, painted bright red to match their iconic outfit.
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Tape or glue dots
- Skewer
- Pumpkin
- Red paint
- Paintbrush
Instructions:
- Your elf will paint a pumpkin red.
- They will print and cut out the printable. (Helpful hint: Printable is designed to be printed on 11″x17″ paper. If you cannot print 11″x17″, select “fit to paper” in your printer’s settings.)
- They will tape the arms, legs and collar onto the pumpkin.
- They will tape the head to a skewer, to help with stability, and poke the skewer into top of the pumpkin.
- They will sit on the shelf, next to their pumpkin elf look-alike.
Sweet Dive!
Halloween is the sweetest time of year, and Scout Elves have a sweet tooth too! Don’t be surprised if your elf decides to dive right into the treat bucket.
Materials:
- Halloween bucket
- Halloween candy
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will sneak into the Halloween stash and stage a “sweet dive” into the goodies, making it look like they just couldn’t resist the temptation. This is an easy last-minute idea that guarantees giggles and works with whatever sweets you have at home, from chocolate coins to fun-size bars.
Halloween Greetings
Your Scout Elf may even bring along a seasonal message. Hidden among your Halloween decorations, your elf can hold a printable card wishing your family a Happy Halloween from the North Pole.
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scisssors
- Halloween decor
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- They will surprise you by hiding among the Halloween décor with their Halloween greeting card nearby.
If you love these ideas, check out our Elf Ideas Gallery for more inspiration!
Before you or your elf get to work recreating any of these inspirational photos, be sure to read these safety warnings. Santa wants to make sure everyone stays safe!