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Halloween’s a holiday that college students love to celebrate. Parents can help add to the festive atmosphere by sending a Halloween themed college care package with costumes, decor, or lots of treats to share.
Halloween college care package ideas
1. Korcci Microwavable Silicone Popcorn Popper (Amazon)
If your college student has access to a microwave, this silicone popcorn popper would make it easy for them to make popcorn for a snack in the dorm. It’s collapsable, doesn’t need oil, and is dishwasher safe, too.
2. AI Hand Warmers (Amazon)
If it is beginning to get chilly where your student is in school, these rechargeable hand warmers would be a great Halloween care package item. They can help your son or daughter stay warm when walking across campus and sitting in the stands on game day.
3. Halloween Mad Libs (Amazon)
I hope our college students never grow out of Mad Libs, and this one, for Halloween, is perfect for a care package.
4. Squishmallows Cow Bat (Amazon)
For your teen who loves squishmallows, this Cow Bat would make a unique addition to their collection. 12″ tall.
5. Skinny Pop and Pirate’s Booty – 20 count (Amazon)
I am a big fan of Skinny Pop and think this box of 20 bags of Skinny Pop popcorn, Skinny Pop kettle corn, and Pirate’s Booty would be a great care package item for your teen to share with their hall mates.
6. Collegebox “Healthy Snack” Box (Amazon)
This box is full of (relatively) healthy snacks to send for Halloween. Included are some of my family’s favorites – Skinny Pop popcorn, Terra chips, plus these bars – KIND, NutriGrain, Nature Valley, and Fig among many other goodies. With 35 pieces, this box is meant for sharing.
7. OPI Nail Polish 2026 Fall Colors – 4 mini sizes (Amazon)
This four-pack of mini OPI polishes includes trendy colors for fall including Mod About You Paste, Every Month is Oktoberfest, Berlin There, Doin’ That, Vodka & Caviar.
8. Miya Life Halloween String Lights (Amazon)
String lights are one of the easiest types of instant decoration for a dorm or bedroom and these little pumpkin bulbs are so cute. 10 ft, battery operated with a remote and a timer.
9. TonyMoly Scrub Stick and Exfoliator (Amazon)
This clever little cosmetics tool cleans pores using a specialized marine complex that adheres to impurities without harsh scrubbing or strips.
10. Joe’s USA Jack’O Lantern T-Shirt (Amazon)
Wear jeans or leggings, add this T-shirt, and the costume’s done. Also available in sweatshirt styles in black and in orange in sizes Small to 6XLarge.
11. Vackutliv Halloween Pajama Pants (Amazon)
These Halloween pajamas are super cute and look super comfortable! They are available in 20 different colors and designs from sizes small to XXLarge.
12. Bliss Pumpkin Exfoliating Facial Mask (Amazon)
A great way for college students to decompress is by treating themselves to a spa-like face mask. This one by Bliss is made with pumpkin enzymes.
13. Crocs Unisex Recovery Slides (Amazon)
College students need shoes to wear around the dorm especially when they are using the communal bathrooms. These super comfortable slides for men and women come in two dozen colors but we are kind of loving this one, “Shocking Orange” for Halloween.
14. Pacifica Glow Baby Brightening Peel Pads (Amazon)
Exfoliate and brighten with Pacifica Glow Baby pads that contain glycolic and lactic acids (AHAs) plus salicylic acid (BHA). At home or in-dorm spa treatment.
15. Sugarfina Halloween Candy Bag (Amazon)
This cute candy bag includes candies in Strawberry-Raspberry, Lime, Orange, and Pineapple flavors in the shapes of ghosts and “Zombie brains.” Shop the Sugarfina Halloween collection here.
16. Tate’s Bakeshop Tiny Tate’s Cookies – 12 Pack (Amazon)
Tate’s chocolate chip cookies are a family favorite and this little packs of tiny Tate’s chocolate chips would be fun for your college student to enjoy and share.
17. Spongelle Pumpkin Spice Body Wash and Loofah Sponge (Amazon)
Here’s something to brighten an otherwise dreary communal shower area in the dorm – a Spongelle sponge with built-in pumpkin spice body wash. Also available are a ghost and vampire – why not send all three for your college student to share?
18. TONYMOLY Halloween Face Masks – 9 pack (Amazon)
This fun set comes with nine sheet masks (three of each type): Witch’s Brew with witch hazel + tea tree to refresh skin, Midnight Meows with chamomile + oat for hydration, and Candy Corn Cuties with honey + ceramides to soothe and comfort.
19. Rice Krispie Treat Minis – 60 count (Amazon)
These mini Rice Krispie treat with sprinkles come 60 to a box, making them an easy treat to share with hall mates.
20. LUDILO 100Pcs Bats Halloween Decorations (Amazon)
Help your student decorate their dorm or apartment with this set of 100 flying-bat decorations! With different sizes and shapes, they can be arranged on walls, windows, doors, or wherever to add a little Halloween festivity. They’re easy to put up and remove.
21. eos Shea Better Body Lotion, Pumpkin Chai (Amazon)
Nothing says fall like pumpkin chai! This body lotion keeps skin soft and moisturized while leaving behind a warm, sweet scent. It’s the perfect little pick-me-up for chilly fall days and nights in the dorm.
22. TW Shine Store Purple and Orange Halloween Lights (Amazon)
These purple and orange string lights add a fun, festive glow to walls, windows, or anywhere else to get into the spooky spirit.
23. Hershey’s Chocolate Candy Minis – 275 count (Amazon)
What is Halloween without chocolate candy? Included are Hershey favorites: REESE’S, ROLO, MILK DUDS, WHOPPERS, KIT KAT, and HERSHEY’S candy bars. Choose between 275 or 115 quantities.
Check out the Halloween hub on Amazon for more ideas, here.
Prices accurate at time of publication.
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