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Halloween doesn't have to be expensive. With a decent home printer and a few sheets of paper, you can put together decorations, party supplies, kids' crafts, and even last-minute costumes — most of it completely free. Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday, so there's a whole weekend for parties and trick-or-treating, and for many families it lands right at the end of October half-term. Here's where to find the best Halloween printables this year and what's worth printing.
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Canon Creative Park — Our Top Pick for Halloween Crafts
Canon Creative Park is the best single source for high-quality Halloween printables. Its Halloween collection has over 100 free templates that go well beyond flat cut-outs: 3D paper models, pop-up cards, masks, bunting, treat holders, and intricate designs that actually look impressive once assembled.
Our Six Favourite Templates for 2026
If you only print a few things this year, start with these. Each one is a free download from Canon Creative Park.
- Pumpkin head mask — quick to print and cut, perfect for last-minute dressing up
- Trick-or-treat bucket — a fold-up sweet bucket for the big night or for party favours
- Happy Halloween bunting — the fastest way to make a room look ready for a party
- Photo booth props — print, cut, tape to sticks, and you've got a party activity sorted
- Haunted house pop-up card — a party invitation or Halloween card that stands out
- Spider-web decorations — easy window and wall decorations that kids can help make
Everything on Creative Park is free to download. For detailed 3D models, use a slightly heavier paper (120gsm or above), as standard 80gsm copier paper can be too flimsy for models with lots of fold lines. Visit our Canon Creative Park page for more information and direct links.
HP Printables — Good for Kids' Activities and Party Supplies
If you have an HP printer, HP Printables has a solid selection of Halloween-themed activity sheets, colouring pages, and party printables. The range is particularly good for younger children — simpler designs, bold colours, and activities that don't require much cutting or assembly.
Worth looking at for:
- Halloween colouring sheets for younger children
- Activity and puzzle sheets to keep kids entertained at parties
- Simple Halloween stationery and labels
Visit our HP Printables page for more details.
Ideas for What to Print
Not sure where to start? Here are some of the most popular Halloween print projects — all achievable at home with a standard inkjet printer.
Home Decorations
Printable bunting, window silhouettes, door signs, and table centrepieces can transform a room quickly and cheaply. Print on standard paper for flat decorations, or heavier paper for anything that needs to stand up or hold its shape. Black and orange prints use more ink than usual — worth bearing in mind if your cartridge is running low.
Pumpkin Carving Stencils
A printed stencil is the easiest way to carve a pumpkin that actually looks like the picture. Print the design at the size of your pumpkin, tape it on, trace over the lines with a pin or skewer to transfer the outline, then carve. Simple faces work best for younger children; save the detailed designs for the grown-ups.
Trick-or-Treat Door Signs
A printed sign in the window is a simple way to let trick-or-treaters know whether you're joining in. Print a "Trick-or-treaters welcome" sign if you've got sweets ready, or a polite "No trick-or-treaters, thank you" if you'd rather not be disturbed. Neighbours appreciate the clarity, and it takes two minutes to print.
Party Supplies
Printable party supplies are one of the best uses of a home printer. Invitations, place cards, food labels, activity sheets, and photo booth props can all be printed at home for a fraction of the cost of shop-bought alternatives. A matching set printed on the same day will look far more coordinated than a mix of party shop items.
Masks and Costume Accessories
Full costumes are beyond most home printers, but masks, hats, and accessories are very achievable. Print on heavier paper rather than standard copier paper for anything that needs to be worn, as it holds its shape much better. Canon Creative Park has some particularly good mask templates in various styles.
Kids' Crafts and Activities
Colouring pages, dot-to-dots, Halloween-themed word searches, and simple paper craft templates are all easy wins for keeping children entertained on half-term afternoons or at a party. Print a small selection and let children choose — it works better than printing everything and having most of it go unused.
Treat Bags and Labels
Printable treat bag templates, sweet labels, and gift tags add a personal touch to Halloween gifts and party favours. These are quick to print and cut, and children enjoy helping to assemble them.
Tips for Getting the Best Results
A few things worth knowing before you start printing:
- Use the right paper. Standard 80gsm copier paper is fine for flat decorations and colouring sheets. For anything 3D or structural, use 120gsm or heavier. Paper limits vary by printer, so check your printer's maximum paper weight (it's in the manual or spec sheet) before feeding card through.
- Use photo paper for anything on display. For bunting, photo booth props and masks, a glossy photo paper makes the colours really stand out and is sturdy enough to hold its shape. Gloss can crack along a sharp crease, though, so stick to matte paper or card for 3D models with lots of folds.
- Check your ink levels first. Halloween printables — particularly anything with large areas of black, orange, or red — use more ink than a standard document. Check levels before a big print session and have replacements to hand if you're running low.
- Print at best quality for decorations. Switching from standard to best quality makes a noticeable difference on detailed designs and bold colours. It uses more ink but the results are worth it for anything that will be on display.
- Use genuine ink for accurate colours. Halloween prints rely on bold, saturated colours — particularly orange and black. Genuine ink cartridges reproduce these more accurately than compatible alternatives, which can produce muddy or washed-out results on colour-heavy prints.
If you need to stock up before your Halloween printing session, you can browse our full range of genuine HP ink cartridges, genuine Canon ink cartridges and genuine Epson ink with free UK delivery. And when you're done, don't forget to recycle your empty cartridges for free — we include a prepaid recycling envelope with every HP and Canon ink cartridge order.
More Printable Ideas
Looking for printable inspiration beyond Halloween? Our guide to things to print at home covers ideas for every occasion — from wall art and recipe cards to kids' activities and party decorations all year round.
