Halloween Candy Containers – Fun and Easy DIY Treat Cups

Looking for a fun, budget-friendly idea for your next Halloween party or trick-or-treat night? These Halloween Candy Containers are the perfect blend of cute and spooky — and they’re easy enough for kids to help make! With just a few supplies and a free printable pumpkin face template, you can create festive candy cups that everyone will love.

What You’ll Need

• Orange printer paper or orange construction paper
• Craft glue
• Scissors
• Pumpkin Face Template Printable PDF
• Small plastic containers with lids (available at Dollar Tree, Walmart, or online)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Print Your Pumpkin Faces:
   Start by downloading the free Pumpkin Face Template PDF. Each page prints nine different pumpkin faces. For the best Halloween look, use orange printer paper or construction paper.
2. Cut Out the Faces:
   Carefully cut along the circles. If you’re using small containers like the Dollar Tree Mini Cups, trim slightly inside the line for a perfect fit. Test one before cutting the rest. Older kids can help with this step — it’s great for practicing fine motor skills!
3. Attach to Lids:
   Add a few dots of glue to each container lid, then press on a pumpkin face. Allow time for the glue to dry completely before filling.
4. Fill and Finish:
   Once dry, fill your Halloween Candy Containers with wrapped candies, small toys, or other spooky surprises.

To make these Halloween Candy Containers, just select the free printable template for the pumpkin faces. Nine different pumpkin faces will print per page. Be sure to use orange printer paper, or orange construction paper cut to the correct size for your printer.

Helpful Tips

For this project, small clear Disposable Plastic To-Go Cups and Lids, Mini, 2oz, 50 Count from Amazon Basics are a fantastic deal. You can also use sturdier cups with white lids (found at the Dollar Tree) — they’re reusable and perfect for classroom parties.

These DIY Halloween Candy Containers make great party favors, classroom treats, or gifts for neighbors. Quick to make, easy on the budget, and full of Halloween spirit — now that’s a sweet deal!