Halloween is all about surprises and delight and it doesn’t have to mean a mountain of candy. Boo baskets are a wonderful way to share the magic of the season with neighbors, friends, and your own little ones. If you’re looking for boo basket ideas that spark creativity, imagination, and hours of play, we’ve gathered our favorite treasures for a sugar-free celebration. From tiny pocket dolls to crafts, books, and heirloom-quality toys, here are thoughtful suggestions for what to put in a boo basket this fall.
A Tisket, A Tasket - Start Off with a Basket
The first step in creating a boo basket is choosing the basket itself. Our natural and fair-trade Bolga baskets make the perfect starting point. These colorful handwoven baskets can hold everything from a tiny surprise to a bundle of fall goodies. The best part? After Halloween, they’re endlessly useful - perfect for play, picnics, or toy storage.
- Miniature Bolga Basket
- Child Sized Bolga Basket
- Swing Bolga Basket
- Natural Swing Bolga Basket
- Field of Flowers Swing Bolga Basket
- Woods and Water Swing Bolga Basket
Pick a Perfect Pocket Baby
Every boo basket needs a touch of magic. Handmade Waldorf dolls and pocket babies make great ideas for boo baskets and are sweet little companions that children love to carry everywhere. Tuck one into a basket for a keepsake that brings comfort long after Halloween night.
- Bella Baby
- Star Baby Pocket Doll
- Felted Baby Bat Ornament
- Ostheimer Blue Standing Knight
- Big Sister Ballerina Mouse
Something Silk Will Do The Trick
For extra playful boo basket ideas, add a little shimmer and movement with Sarah’s Silks, beloved for inspiring open-ended play. Streamers, swords, and skytails are just the thing to encourage imaginative adventures indoors or outdoors.
- Silk Sword
- Skytail
- Northern Coast Collection Playsilks
- Tidewater Magical Dress Up Set
- Rosehip Fairy Dress Up Set
Paper Crafts & Handwork Projects
Looking for boo basket ideas that keep kids busy long after trick-or-treating? Add a craft kit or art project. These activities give children the joy of making something with their own hands—whether it’s a festive decoration, a necklace, or their very first knitted creation.
- Waldorf Window Star Paper
- Halloween Paper Chains
- Modeling Beeswax
- Beeswax Candle Making Kit
- Flower Paper Lantern
- Kitpas Window Crayons
Find a Fall Book
A cozy book is always a welcome addition when you’re deciding what to put in a boo basket. Curl up together and enjoy stories of fairies, forests, and autumn adventures that capture the spirit of the season.
- Flower Fairies of the Autumn
- The Apple Cake
- Woody Hazel and Little Pip
- Autumn By Gerda Muller
- Merlena's Magical Mishap
- Little Witch Hazel
- Charming Woodland Crafts
- The Children of the Forest
Wrap Up With Wooden Toys
For a gift that lasts longer than any sweet treat, add a small wooden toy. From stacking rainbows to rolling trucks, these timeless treasures invite hours of imaginative play and are perfect for slipping into any Boo Basket.
- Grimm's 6 pc Rainbow
- Wooden Slingshot
- Wooden Moon Wand
- Wooden Star Wand
- Mader Large Rainbow Spinning Top
- Mushroom Kaleidescope
- Huckleberry Compass
- Magnifying Glass
- Little Things
We hope you find lots of ideas for Boo Baskets that the children in your family will love and will make this season even more fun. Be sure to follow along @bellallunatoys and tag #bellalunatoys to share your festivities!
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