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 is a perfect time to send a college care package. (Shutterstock: JeniFoto)
Halloween college care package ideas
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1. Microwavable Silicone Popcorn Popper
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. Urban Accents Movie Night Popcorn and Seasonings Kit
Why not treat your college student to a variety of popcorns and flavorings (pairs well with the silicone popper above.) It includes three bags of popcorn and five flavorings: White Cheddar, Sweet & Salty Kettlecorn, Chili Lime, Buttery Caramel and Sizzling Sriracha.
3. Ceramic Mugs – Set of 2
This pair of oversized orange mugs for your college student and their roommate would be perfect in a Halloween college care package. Dishwasher and microwavable safe, they can be used for any hot beverage or soup.
4. Squishmallows Cow Bat
For your teen who loves squishmallows, this Cow Bat would make a unique addition to their collection.
5. Halloween Countdown Calendar
Make the fun of Halloween last for longer than just one night with this countdown calendar from Williams Sonoma. Behind 13 doors, find treats including candy corn, gummies, caramels and a hand-decorated sugar cookie.
6. Wicked Good Cupcakes
Your college student will love getting a box of cupcakes in a jar to enjoy and share with roommates and hallmates. Fall flavors include Pumpkin Spice, Caramel Apple Streusel, Chocolate Hazelnut, Mocha, Hot Cocoa, and S’more.
7. Popcorn Factory Tin
Who doesn’t love popcorn especially when the choice includes butter, cheese and caramel popcorn. This is a 3 1/2 gallon tin so there is plenty to share.
8. Popcorn Factory Individual Bags
Same great treats are packaged in individual servings. 25 bags of butter, caramel and cheese flavored popcorn.
9. Collegebox Healthy Snack Box
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.
10. Chocolate Candy
If you’re sending candy, make sure to buy in large quantities, like this big bag of chocolates with 80 pieces so that they can share.
11. Buttercream Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
These yummy cookies with buttercream frosting would make any college student happy.
12. Owala Water Bottle
Owala water bottles are wildly popular and come in loads of pretty colors. We think this one in “Tropical” would be a very cheerful gift for your student.
13. Halloween String Lights
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.
14. Yoda Chia Pet
This cute Chia pet will thrill your Star Wars fan and the orange base color is a perfect touch of fall for their dorm.
15. Bettlejuice Press On Nail Kit
These press on nails are a must have for anyone looking to emulate the unique look from the Bettlejuice movie.
16. Laura Geller New York Eye Shadow Palette
For a more natural look that can still be dramatic, Laura Geller’s palette includes 14 shades of both matte and shimmer finishes.
17. Silk Wig
These silk wigs are available in seven colors and are well-priced for Halloween.
18. OPI Black Nail Polish
OPI black polish is a nice touch for this semi-scary season.
19. Jack’O Lantern T-Shirt
Wear jeans or leggings, add this T-shirt, and the costume’s done. Also available in sweatshirt styles in black and in orange.
20. Carhartt Beanie
A Carhartt beanie may be one of the only hats our teens will actually wear when it gets cold outside. They come in dozens of colors, but a bright orange would be great for the fall.
21. Notes to Self Socks
This is one of our favorite sock companies for two reasons — the socks are cushioned without being too bulky, and each has a different inspirational word. “Brave” seems pretty perfect for Halloween 2024.
22. Halloween Pajama Pants
These Halloween pajamas are super cute and look super comfortable! They are available in 20 different colors and designs.
23. Bronax Pillow Slippers
These comfortable slippers would work well for shower shoes, too. These are a unisex style and are the #1 product in “Men’s Slippers” on Amazon.
24. Orange Fuzzy Slippers
Slippers are ideal for walking around in a college dorm or apartment. Get orange to go with the theme of fall and Halloween.
25. Birkenstock Unisex Suede Sandal
A pair of Birkenstocks would be an amazing Halloween gift!
26. Halloween Mad Libs
I hope our college students never grow out of Mad Libs, and this one, for Halloween, is perfect for a care package.
27. Halloween Stickers
Stickers are fun for college students because they can put them on their water bottles, laptops, notebooks, and more. Pack of 100.
28. Bath & Body Works Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte Body Lotion
In the fall, body lotion is necessary as the cold can dry the skin. With shea butter, the fragrance is pumpkin latte, toasted marshmallows, creamy sandalwood, and praline musk.
29. Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Cupcake Foaming Hand Soap
College students can always use more soap, especially in a suite-style dorm or apartment. This Bath & Body Works foaming hand soap gently exfoliates while cleansing.
30. Bliss Exfoliating Facial Mask
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.
31. Burts Bees Pumpkin Lip Balm
Fall is when we all could use extra lip balm and don’t wait to nab one of these Limited Edition pumpkin spice lip balm from one of our favorite brands, Burt’s Bees.
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