30 Best Halloween Gift Ideas for 2022

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Fun games, candy alternatives and scary-good gift baskets are only a few "fangtastic" items on our list.

The best Halloween gifts go way beyond the candy bars you typically hand out to kids. In fact, there are plenty of reasons to give out petrifying presents and ghastly gifts to your loved ones, especially if they're obsessed with the spooky holiday. That's why we've rounded up the best Halloween gifts for kids and adults we've seen this year.

Perhaps you're looking for a hostess gift for a friend or coworker who's throwing a festive get-together, or you want to make All-Hallows Eve a bit more special for your kids with a fun Halloween toy. Maybe it's a just-because spooky gift basket for someone who counts Halloween as their favorite holiday, or it could be that you simply want to treat yourself (trick-or-treat yourself, that is).

So if you want to add a unique and fun flair to this "fangtastic" and "spooktacular" day (Halloween puns, anyone?), browse through this gift guide full of creepy card games, Halloween-themed baskets, non-candy picks and more. And for additional on-theme ideas for the season, check out our favorite Halloween games for kids and DIY Halloween decorations.

How many sleeps 'til Halloween? There's no chance they'll forget with this festive countdown calendar.

Being her most bewitching self requires adequate self-care, and this Halloween-themed wellness gift set is the perfect excuse to carve out some me-time.

There are few Halloween movies as beloved as Hocus Pocus. If you've got a friend who can't stop watching the new sequel, this Sanderson Bed & Breakfast sweatshirt is the perfect attire to wear while screening the second film from the sofa.

Why stir chicken soup when you can brew up a potent potion? Anytime they cook, it'll feel like conjuring a spell with this set of wooden Halloween spoons.

Friends, but make it freaky. This tote swaps Monica and Joey for Freddy and Jason. It's perfect for the grocery store or farmer's market.

These gothic ceramic dishes come in six anatomical photos (or buy the whole set) and you can customize them with the recipient's name.

At a glance, this looks like your average Starbucks tumbler ... but look a little closer and you'll see that this custom cup has a frightful twist.

A hosting gift for whisky aficionados and Halloween fans alike, this novelty ice mold serves up skull-shaped whisky stones that'll make any cocktail feel a bit more bone-chilling.

This Halloween rock painting kit makes a cute kids gift, and comes with paint, googly eyes and rocks. Once kiddos paint the rocks, have them 'Boo' the neighbors by leaving them near mailboxes or on the front steps.

This black-and-white skull throw blanket is woven from 100% cotton, so it's as cozy as it is creepy.

A simple glass of red becomes a frightful fistful of boo-ze thanks to the spooky skeletons on this set of two stemless wine glasses.

This gloriously gory candle smells like crisp fall nights and heavy breathing, according to its label. Plus, the candle wax is tinged with red, so when it melts, the wax looks like a pool of blood.

Both practical and fun, this book offers lessons on growing a herb garden and includes recipes for salves and more.

Trick-or-treat after dark? A light-up wand that doubles as a bubble blower is a fun way to keep kids safe on Halloween night.

For a sweet Halloween gift idea, fill this skull-shaped bowl with their favorite candy.

This fun doormat will make their Halloween vibes clear to anyone who enters.

This pumpkin-faced plush is an adorable gift for kids, teens and adults. It's reversible and made of soft plush fabric for hugging while asleep.

Looking for a fun game to play with family and friends for your Halloween party? Scary Bingo is perfect for all ages — children and senior citizens included.

This cute tee is perfect for accompanying the kids on their trick-or-treat route, or for a teen who wants to show their Halloween spirit at school without going full-costume.

Send this basket full of seasonal Halloween candy — including peeps and M&M's — to your family, friends and loved ones. If they're unable to trick-or-treat themselves, they'll be delighted to have an assortment appear on their doorstep.

Kaitlin Madden has more than ten years of experience as a home decor and interior design writer. She's held staff positions at Modern Luxury, New England Home, and Wayfair. As a freelancer, she's written for Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, 1st Dibs, Amazon, Chicago Magazine, Modern Luxury Interiors, Conde Nast's CNX agency, and more. When she's not writing about decorating trends, gift ideas, and DIY projects, she's putting her expertise into practice in her own homes, fixing up her family's 1930s colonial in Connecticut, and revamping an '80s log cabin in Vermont. She lives with her husband, three young children, and black lab.

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