65 Days ’Til Christmas – You’ve Been Booed Ideas for Halloween Fun
This post is part of the #100DaysTilChristmasChallenge – one small step every day to make the holidays more joyful and less stressful.
If you’ve ever opened your door to find a surprise bag of Halloween treats and a tag that says “You’ve Been Booed”, you know how contagious this little tradition can be.
It’s one of those simple, joy-filled Halloween neighbor gifts that kids absolutely love — and honestly, adults do too. A few fun treats, a silly joke, and a dash of mystery can turn any ordinary evening into something special.
We’re sharing these You’ve Been Booed ideas midweek so you have time to get your supplies together before the weekend. That way, your family can sneak around the neighborhood (or school) dropping off a little spooky surprise or two before Halloween night arrives.
🎃 What You’ll Need
To make your own You’ve Been Booed bags, gather a few simple supplies:
Small Halloween treat bags, paper sacks, or buckets
Candy, small toys, or Halloween trinkets
Ribbon or twine
✨ My printable You’ve Been Booed pack — exclusive for newsletter subscribers! It includes:
“You’ve Been Booed” bag tags
To/From tags
12 Halloween jokes to slip into each bag
(Subscribers can grab the printable pack below!)
These printables make it easy to assemble Halloween surprise bags in just a few minutes — perfect for kids, coworkers, or neighbors.
👻 How to Boo Someone
Ready to spread a little Halloween fun? Here’s how to start your own You’ve Been Booed tradition:
Step 1: Print your tags and jokes from your subscriber You’ve Been Booed printables pack. Step 2: Fill your bag with candy, trinkets, or fall goodies. Step 3: Add one or two of the Halloween jokes to make it extra fun. Step 4: Tie on your tag with ribbon or twine. Step 5: Leave your Boo Bag secretly on a friend’s doorstep or classroom cubby — no knocking, just sneak away and let the fun unfold!
Encourage whoever you “boo” to keep it going by making their own bags and passing the cheer along.
🧡 Boo Bag Filler Ideas
Need ideas for what to put inside your You’ve Been Booed gift bags? Try a mix of sweet treats and small surprises:
Sweet Treats: Mini candy bars, popcorn, caramel corn, or hot cocoa packets
DIY Touches: Homemade crafts, baked treats, or mini slime jars
💬 A little family tradition from our house: Every year, my kids and I bake orange-flavored rollout cookies in the shape of pumpkins and include a few in our You’ve Been Booed bags. They’ve become a favorite part of our October routine, and my kids love handing them out to their friends.
🎃 More Halloween Fun You’ll Love
Looking for more spooky-season ideas before the big night? Check out these Halloween favorites from the 100 Days ’Til Christmas Challenge:
Keep the fall fun going — and get a little more done before the candy’s gone! 🍬
✨ Your Daily Challenge
Today’s Task: Grab a pen and paper and jot down some ideas for what you want to include in your You’ve Been Booed bags this year. Then, schedule a quick trip to the store or dollar store to grab your supplies. If you’re a newsletter subscriber, download your printable You’ve Been Booed tags and jokes so you’re ready to put your bags together before the weekend!
🎃 Get the Free Printable
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