When you think of The Elf on the Shelf®, your mind probably jumps straight to December mornings, festive surprises, and the countdown to Christmas. But did you know that Scout Elves don’t only have fun during Christmas? Just like families in the UK, Scout Elves love celebrating holidays all year round, including Halloween.
At the North Pole, Halloween is a time for sweets, costumes, pumpkins, and plenty of frosty fun. From Santa’s legendary sweet stash to pumpkin carving with an elftacular twist, the Scout Elves make the spooky season magical in their own unique way.
Here are some of the most fascinating Elf on the Shelf® Halloween facts from the North Pole.
1. Santa’s Sweets: Trick-or-Treating with a North Pole Twist
Halloween wouldn’t be complete without sweets, and the North Pole is no exception. Santa himself is famous for handing out the very best treats on All Hallows’ Eve. From chocolate coins to peppermint swirls, Scout Elves know that if they’re quick enough, they can get a handful (or two… or five!).
Families often ask, “Do Scout Elves go trick-or-treating?” While they don’t leave the North Pole to knock on doors, they certainly enjoy their share of sweets from Santa’s magical stores.
2. Staying Warm Before Spooky Fun
Before Scout Elves dash outside for Halloween games or costume parades, they warm up inside with a steaming mug of hot cocoa. After all, the Arctic air is no place for an elf in a superhero cape or fairy wings!
With marshmallows piled high and candy cane stirrers, hot cocoa has become a North Pole Halloween tradition. Parents in the UK can borrow this idea too, why not serve cocoa before heading out for trick-or-treating with your own little ones?
3. Costume Choices: From Superheroes to Christmas Trees
What’s Halloween without costumes? At the North Pole, Scout Elves love dressing up. Popular costumes include superheroes, bakers, magical creatures, and, naturally, Christmas-themed outfits. You might spot an elf dressed as a decorated Christmas tree, a snowflake, or even a gingerbread biscuit.
The creativity knows no bounds, and every elf tries to outdo the next. This tradition reflects the joy of self-expression, something children in the UK can mirror with their own Elf on the Shelf® displays in October with some of our North Pole approved, halloween-friendly clothes!
4. Candy Count: How Much Can an Elf Eat?
Ever wondered how much candy a Scout Elf can eat? The answer is: far more than you’d imagine! Millions of pieces of candy disappear at the North Pole on Halloween. From jelly beans to chocolate drops, no sweet is left untouched.
Of course, Scout Elves are careful to brush their teeth with peppermint paste afterwards, otherwise Mrs. Claus would not be pleased!
5. Pumpkin Plans: Carving with a Magical Twist
When it comes to pumpkin carving, Scout Elves like to take things up a notch. Instead of just faces, they use special North Pole printables to make silhouette designs that glow with festive magic. From Santa’s sleigh to elf silhouettes, these pumpkins light up the frosty night in style.
Families can bring this idea home by using printable templates from the official Elf on the Shelf® website to create their own themed jack-o’-lanterns. It’s a simple way to combine Halloween fun with North Pole magic.
6. Candy of Choice: Peppermints Reign Supreme
Among the mountain of sweets available on Halloween, one flavour stands out as the clear favourite: peppermint. From sticks to swirls, peppermints are the official sweet of choice at the North Pole.
It makes perfect sense—peppermint is refreshing, magical, and very much a part of the North Pole’s flavour profile. It’s also the same ingredient used in much of Santa’s holiday baking, making it a taste that feels like home.
Why Families Love Adding Elf on the Shelf® to Halloween
While The Elf on the Shelf® is best known for Christmas, more families in the UK are starting to extend the magic into October. From Elf-sized costumes to Halloween arrival scenes, the tradition gives parents another way to surprise and delight children.
Popular ideas include:
- An elf arriving dressed as a witch or pumpkin.
- Hiding an elf in a candy bowl for children to find.
- Creating a mini “Elf Halloween party” on the kitchen table with decorations.
By blending Halloween fun with North Pole magic, families create even more lasting memories.
Halloween at the North Pole is proof that Scout Elves know how to celebrate every season with sparkle and joy. From sipping cocoa and dressing up in costumes, to carving pumpkins and enjoying sweets, these elves remind us that magic doesn’t only belong to Christmas.
For families in the UK, discovering these Halloween facts is a wonderful way to add Elf on the Shelf® fun to October.