68 Spooky Halloween Journal Prompts for Kids and Adults

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Trick or treat, smell my feet… Remember that playful rhyme we all used to chant as kids, eager to get our hands on as much candy as possible? Halloween has always been a time for fun and fright, where the line between the spooky and the silly blurs into one magical night. Whether you’re reminiscing about navigating through a corn maze, exploring a scary store, eating too much candy, or getting lost in a sea of Halloween decorations, there’s something about this time of year that brings out our inner child.

If you want to have a little fun this Halloween, below, you will find 68 spooky Halloween journal prompts that are perfect for kids and adults. These creative writing prompts are a great way to ignite your imagination, give you chills, and maybe even bring a smile to your face. 

Get your pens, pencils, or keyboards ready—it’s time to explore Halloween’s eerie, mysterious, and magical world and get your creative juices flowing!

68 Halloween Journal Prompts for All Ages

These fun writing prompts offer a mix of spooky, magical, and haunting ideas to get those creative juices flowing. 

If you’re looking to shake up your usual journaling routine, these prompts are just the thing, infusing a bit of magic and excitement into your writing. And for even more inspiration, check out my favorite journals!

Spooky Halloween Memories and Traditions

• What is your earliest Halloween memory? Describe it in detail.
• Write about your favorite Halloween costume. What made it special?
• What Halloween traditions did you have growing up? Do you still follow them?
• Describe a time when you were genuinely scared on Halloween night.
• What is your favorite favorite candy, and why?
• Have you ever played a Halloween prank on someone? What happened?
• Write about a Halloween party you attended. What was the most memorable moment?
• If you could create a new Halloween tradition, what would it be?
• How do you feel when you see the first signs of Halloween in stores?
• Write about the best Halloween decoration you’ve ever seen or created.
• What are your favorite scary movies or scary book and why?
• Create a list of your top five favorite Halloween activities. Now, imagine you could only do one of them this year. Which one would you choose, and why does it hold such special meaning for you?

Haunting Scary Stories and Tales

• Imagine you’re walking through a haunted house. What do you see, hear, and feel?
• Write a spooky story that starts with, “It was a dark and stormy Halloween night…”
• If you were a ghost, would you be a friendly ghost or spooky? where would you haunt and why?
• Describe a night in a haunted hotel. What happens?
• You find the perfect pumpkin at the patch, but strange things start happening after you bring it home. The pumpkin seems to move on its own, and you start receiving mysterious messages carved into its skin. What is the pumpkin trying to tell you?
• Write a story where you discover a hidden door in your house on Halloween night. Where does it lead?
• If you could turn into any Halloween creature for a night (vampire, werewolf, etc.), which one would you choose and why?
• Write about a town where Halloween never ends.
• Imagine you find an old, mysterious book in a library. What happens when you open it?
• Write a story about a Halloween night that goes terribly wrong.
• If you were a witch, what would your first spell be?
• As you begin setting up Halloween decorations in your yard, you notice one of the skeletons seems different from the others. By nightfall, it starts to move on its own. How do you react?
• You receive a mysterious package on Halloween filled with creepy things like old dolls, broken mirrors, and strange artifacts. A note inside says, “Do not open until midnight.” What do you do?
• You find yourself lost in a corn maze just as the sun sets. Strange rustling noises start coming from the stalks. What happens next?

Magical and Mysterious

• If you could create your own potion, what would it do? Write the recipe.
• What would you put in a Halloween-themed dream journal? Describe your most mysterious dream.
• Imagine you meet a talking black cat on Halloween. What does it say?
• Write about a mysterious letter you receive on Halloween. What does it say, and who sent it?
• If you could communicate with spirits for one night, what would you ask them?
• Write about a Halloween night where all your wishes come true, but there’s a twist.
• Imagine you’re carving a pumpkin, and it suddenly comes to life. What does it do?
• If you had to spend Halloween night in a magical forest, what creatures would you encounter?
• Describe the perfect Halloween-themed meal. What makes it spooky or magical?
• Write about a Halloween full moon. Does anything strange happen?
• You discover an old, abandoned house with a door that mysteriously creaks open. Inside, you find a dusty photo album—every face in it looks oddly familiar. What secrets does this house hold?
• You find yourself lost in a dark forest where the trees seem to whisper your name. As the shadows close in, you spot a faint light in the distance. Do you follow it?

Creative and Fun

• Design your dream haunted house. What makes it unique?
• If you could host a Halloween party, what would the theme be?
• Write about a Halloween costume you’ve always wanted to wear but never have.
• Imagine Halloween from a pumpkin’s point of view. What do they think about all the carving and decorating?
• What would happen if Halloween existed in space? Describe a space-themed Halloween adventure.
• Write a poem about Halloween using only spooky words.
• Imagine you’re a character in a Halloween movie. What’s your role, and what’s the plot?
• If you could create a new Halloween monster, what would it look like, and what would it do?
• Write about a Halloween scavenger hunt. What are the items, and where do you find them?
• Imagine you find an ancient Halloween artifact. What powers does it hold?

Reflective and Thoughtful

• How has your perception of Halloween changed over the years?
• What does Halloween mean to you today? Is it just a fun holiday, or does it have deeper significance?
• Write about the balance between fear and fun in Halloween. How much is too much?
• If you could change one thing about Halloween, what would it be and why?
• What are your thoughts on the supernatural? Do you believe in ghosts, spirits, or magic?
• How do you feel about the commercialization of Halloween? Does it take away from the spirit of the holiday?
• Write about a time when you felt brave on Halloween.
• What scares you the most, and how do you handle fear?
• Reflect on the idea of transformation. How does Halloween allow people to change, even if just for a night?
• Write about a lesson you’ve learned from a Halloween experience.

Family and Friends

• Describe a Halloween where you celebrated with your family. What did you do?
• What would it look like if you could plan the perfect Halloween for your kids (or future kids)?
• Write about a Halloween memory with your friends that you’ll never forget.
• How do you make Halloween special for the people you care about?
• If you could share one Halloween tradition with someone who’s never celebrated it, what would it be and why?
• What’s the best Halloween advice you’ve ever received or given?
• Write about a time you and your friends or family members created a Halloween-themed craft or decoration together.
• Imagine your family or friends as characters in a Halloween movie. Who plays what role?
• What would your ultimate Halloween night with loved ones look like?
• If you could spend Halloween with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

Wrapping Up Your Halloween Writing Adventure

Halloween is a time to let your imagination soar, to embrace the eerie and the magical. I hope these spooky Halloween writing prompts will guide you through a world of creativity, reflection, and a touch of fright and get you into the spirit of Halloween. 

So grab a pumpkin spice latte or a cup of tea, light a candle, and start writing—who knows what spooky stories and insights you’ll uncover this Halloween!

And if you’re still in the mood for more, don’t forget to check out my other journaling prompts or get your home Halloween-ready with some fall front porch decor ideas.

Happy Halloween and Happy Writing!