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A simple, budget-friendly Halloween project to enjoy with kids before Halloween. Inspired by the neighborhood tradition of secretly leaving candy and treats, these free “You’ve Been Booed” printables help create memorable moments with family and neighbors.
With a home printer, a few sheets of paper and some Halloween candy from Walmart, you can assemble treat bags in minutes. When you buy bulk or party-size candy for trick-or-treaters, save some pieces to fill these DIY Halloween treat pouches for neighbors, friends or classmates.
What You Need to Make “You’ve Been Booed” Printable Halloween Treat Bags
- Computer paper and a home printer
- Tape, scissors and a hole punch
- BUTTERFINGERS® Peanut Butter Cup Skulls and SweeTARTS® Ropes
- Free printables (download and print)
If you love peanut butter cups, Butterfinger Skulls offer a thick chocolate coating with a soft, peanut-butter-centered bite — a delicious, crunchy choice for Halloween treat bags. SweeTARTS® Ropes combine chewy texture with a tangy fruit-punch center and are individually wrapped in pairs, making them the ideal small-size candy for these pouches.
How to Make “You’ve Been Booed” Printable Halloween Treat Bags
- Download and print one copy of each printable page on 8.5 x 11″ paper. Cut out the ghost from the “We’ve Been Booed” sheet.
- Back the “BOO” sheet with a blank piece of paper for stability.
- Use a strip of tape to seal the sides and bottom, leaving the top open to form a pouch.
- Fold the “You’ve Been Booed” instruction sheet in half and slide it into the pouch along with the ghost. Fill the pouch with an assortment of Halloween candy.
- Fold the top over to create a flap and punch two holes across the top.
- Tie the pouch closed with string or staple it shut. Then follow the gifting instructions below.
How to Play “You’ve Been Booed”
- Starting October 1st, secretly leave a treat bag on a neighbor’s doorstep and step away. The mystery of who left it is part of the fun, so don’t sign your name.
- The recipient reads the instructions and repeats the gesture by booing another neighbor. The goal is to spread Boo signs throughout the neighborhood. If you start the activity and don’t want to be booed back, print an extra ghost and display it in your window or on your door to show you’ve already been booed.
Note: A ghost sign on a door or window means that household has already been booed. If your chosen recipient already has one, pick someone else so the game keeps moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a great office-friendly version for adults. Instead of delivering to neighbors, discreetly place two boo packs on coworkers’ desks before or after office hours or during quieter times like lunch. Delivering two packs helps the activity spread faster; in smaller offices one pack per person can work. After being booed, place the ghost sign on your desk, cubicle or office door.
Yes. The printables are designed with minimal color so they look good printed in black and white as well as color.
Beyond Butterfingers and SweeTARTS, consider small homemade cookies, Halloween trinkets from the dollar store (rings, stickers, small toys), or a larger basket with a cake mix and baking supplies for a festive baking kit. Choose items that are individually wrapped or easy to tuck into the pouch.
How to Make FREE “You’ve Been Booed” Printables
A fun, easy, and inexpensive Halloween activity to do with kids leading up to Halloween that spreads joy throughout your neighborhood.
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Materials
- Computer paper
- Home printer
- BUTTERFINGERS® Peanut Butter Cup Skulls
- SweeTARTS® Ropes
- Free “You’ve Been Booed” printables
Tools
- Tape
- Scissors
- Hole punch
Instructions
- Download and print one copy of each printable on 8.5 x 11″ paper. Cut out the ghost from the “We’ve Been Booed” sheet.
- Back the “BOO” sheet with a blank piece of paper for support.
- Seal the sides and bottom with tape, leaving the top open to form a pouch.
- Fold the instruction sheet in half, insert it and the ghost into the pouch, then add candy.
- Fold over the top, punch two holes and secure with string or a staple.
- Leave the pouch on a neighbor’s doorstep and let the Booing begin.
Notes
- You can find both featured candies in the seasonal Halloween aisle at many retailers. That aisle is a great place to pick up extra decorations and fun treats.
- How to play: Starting October 1st, leave a treat bag on a neighbor’s doorstep, then move on. The recipient repeats the process to keep the game going. Display a ghost sign at your house if you don’t want to be booed back.