It’s that time of the year where most everything is Halloween themed, and because of that Boo Baskets are an excellent choice for gifts if you have to get one!
These baskets are pretty much gift baskets, but Halloween themed. So instead of plain candles, you might instead buy haunted house themed candles, or maybe even a blanket but with ghosts on it.
And these baskets can be for anyone, could be for your boo, or it could be for a family member or friend. There are no restrictions on these gift baskets since boo can mean your partner or just boo for a ghost on Halloween!
So here are some ideas for basket themes, and what to put into those baskets!
Get Slimed! – Slime Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Edible slime that you can put in a jar, and if the adult you’re gifting to likes alcohol, you can add any type of alcohol they’d like in the slime mixture. Pretty much Jell-O/Jell-O shots in a jar. Can make it green to look like Ectoplasm with green jello mix. The labels could match the color such as black being Spider Goo, red being Vampire Blood, etc.
• Green cake pops
• Green gummy worms, sour green apple belts, or green slime-filled candies.
• A small bottle of a green drink like green apple liqueur with a custom label that says something like “Radioactive Slime.”
Non-Edible Items
• Non-edible slime which you can make or buy, and there could be Halloween themed items in this slime such as fake spiders, fake eyeballs, etc.
• A green candle with a gooey-looking drip design and a fresh scent like cucumber or lime.
• Socks in neon green, with slime patterns or texture.
• Green glow sticks or glow-in-the-dark items.
• A slime kit whether it be a fake food one, or one that turns into some really cool slime.
Basket Decoration
• A slime green basket.
• Line the basket with green tissue paper that looks like it’s oozing out. You could even use green cellophane cut to resemble slime drips.
• Add green slime stickers or decals to the outside of the basket.
• Little green slime monsters, frogs, or eyeballs scattered throughout the basket.
Bloody Mess – Vampire/Blood (Fake, Obviously) Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Any red drinks such as Mountain Dew Code Red, fruit punch, etc. Can label them things like “Blood Reserve” or “Vampire Blood”, and put the drink in those containers that look like blood bags but are made for putting drinks in.
• Chocolate covered strawberries/blueberries/blackberries/raspberries with red chocolate coating.
• Kettle Popcorn, but red/pink colored.
• Gummies shaped like vampire teeth or blood drops.
• Fake syringes filled with red liquid candy.
• Red velvet cake pops/cupcakes that ooze “blood” (raspberry, strawberry, or cherry filling).
• Blood Splatter Cakesicles.
• Garlic-flavored snacks (garlic breadsticks, garlic chips, etc.) with custom labels that say “Vampire Repellant”.
Non-Edible Items
• A white apron splattered with red dye/paint to look like it has blood splatter on it. Bonus points if the apron has a Halloween saying on it.
• Fake blood packets.
• A bath bomb that dissolves into a red hue, giving the bathwater a bloody appearance.
• A horror movie.
• A pair of vampire fangs.
• A gothic-style wine glass or goblet.
• A vampire-themed movie, comic, or book (“Dracula” by Bram Stoker, etc.).
• Blood-red nail polish and lipstick.
• A vampire bite tattoo or makeup kit.
Basket Decoration
• A white or metal basket splattered with red paint to look like blood.
• Fake blood splatters everywhere including the tissue paper, basket lining, and maybe even the gifts.
• Wrap the basket in red ribbon and include strips of gauze that look like they’ve been used to bandage wounds.
• Attach a black ribbon with a tiny vial of “blood” (red liquid) tied to it.
• A black/red velvet-lined basket for a luxurious feel.
• Create fake bloody handprints on the sides of the basket using red paint or a bloody handprint stencil.
Let’s Go To The Haunted Carnival! – Carnival Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Cotton Candy in plastic wrap/plastic tub, and red food coloring/dye (or red paper/red fabric cut into the shape of blood splatters and then glued/taped) on the wrapping for a bloody effect. Or any flavored cotton candy tub.
• Kettle Corn in a spooky-themed container.
• Make Your Own Candy Apple Kit – everything needed to create their own candle apple, such as an apple, the coating, and some different toppings like black sprinkles. Make sure everything is separated by plastic wrapping and/or small containers.
Non-Edible Items
• A deck of tarot cards.
• A set of horror movie tickets.
• Carnival-themed horror DVD.
• Fortune-telling kit such as a crystal ball or pendulum
• A Carnival prize like a plushie, but a creepy or haunting one.
• A mini cotton candy maker.
• A candle that smells like caramel corn, candy apple, etc.
• A creepy clown/vintage carnival mask.
• A funhouse mirror (a small, distorted mirror for a laugh).
Basket Decoration
• The basket design could be: a tin bucket with distressed paint on it for a vintage look, a label that says “Haunted Carnival”, vintage-style carnival tickets scattered around the basket, a mini carnival bunting banner across the front of the basket, and small signs that say stuff like “Freak Show” made from distressed wood or cardboard to look like wood with eerie fonts on the basket.
• Sprinkle in some faux cobwebs.
• Use red and white striped fabric to line the basket.
Ghoulish Gourmet – Halloween Kitchen Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Gourmet chocolates/candy in the shape of skulls, spiders, etc. Can be homemade with chocolate/candy mixture and candy molds.
Non-Edible Items
• Spooky-themed kitchen utensils (skeleton hand spatula, ghost-shaped cookie cutters, etc.).
• A “creepy” snack bowl shaped like a skull or cauldron.
Basket Decoration
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Zombie Survival Kit – Zombie Apocalypse Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Brain shaped candies/chocolates.
• A drink (any drink) with the label “Zombie Antidote”, and maybe a handprint over the bottle with red paint/dye.
• Cookies that are shaped, and designed with frosting, like fingers.
• Canned goods (like gourmet soups or stews) with fake blood splatter on the labels. You can make custom “Survival Rations” labels to put on the canned goods.
• Raw meat Rice Krispies.
Non-Edible Items
• Hat that looks like a brain.
• A first aid kit with items like “Boo-Boo Balm” or “Zombie Repellent.”
• A plush zombie or skeleton.
• A “Survival Guide” notebook or journal.
• Zombie-themed board game or playing cards.
• A flashlight or small emergency tool.
Basket Decoration
• A metal or distressed-looking basket to give it a survival feel.
• Line the basket with camo fabric or a tattered cloth.
• Caution tape wrapped around the basket.
• Include plastic zombie hands or fingers peeking out.
• Wrap items in gauze or fake blood-stained cloth.
• Attach a “Survivor” tag or sign to the basket.
• Add biohazard symbols to the basket.
Graveyard Shift – Graveyard Themed Gift Basket
Edible Items
• Chocolate pudding cups with Oreo cookie crumbles on top. Can add an edible gravestone to make it look like a burial site.
• Brownies
Non-Edible Items
• A blanket with gravestones/ghosts on it.
Basket Decoration
• An oval-shaped basket/bucket, like a grave. Or a basket with a lid made to look like a vampire coffin.
• Brown tissue paper to look like the dirt that the gifts will be buried in.
Pumpkin Bash – Pumpkin Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Pumpkin spice/pie coffee or tea.
• Pumpkin-flavored snacks like cookies, popcorn, or pretzels.
• Chocolate covered strawberries designed to look like pumpkins, in a treat box filled with oreo crumbs to look like dirt.
Non-Edible Items
• A cozy scarf in autumn colors.
• A pumpkin-shaped mug or dish.
• A pair of orange or pumpkin-themed socks.
• Pumpkin-scented body lotion or hand soap.
• Pumpkin pie scented candle/wax melts.
• A pumpkin decoration or a pumpkin carving kit.
Basket Decoration
• Orange basket with orange/white silk (or burlap cloth) lining. Use a rustic wooden crate or basket with twine for a harvest look.
• Add mini artificial pumpkins or gourds.
• Sprinkle in some faux autumn leaves and acorns.
• Tie a green ribbon around the basket handle to represent the pumpkin leaves.
Mad Scientist – Halloween Science Themed Basket
Edible Items
• A green bubbling drink like Mountain Dew, etc.
• A DIY cocktail kit with instructions to create “experiments.”
• Gummy brains/body parts.
• Neon-colored jello shots in test tubes.
Non-Edible Items
• Beaker-shaped shot glasses.
• A mini lab notebook or science experiment journal.
• A pair of lab goggles, a lab coat, or a mad scientist wig.
• A mini chalkboard with a “mad” formula written on it.
• A bubbling bath bomb that looks like a scientific experiment gone wrong.
Basket Decoration
• A green basket
• Line the basket with white gauze, metallic foil, faux circuit board fabric, or cotton.
• Add small test tubes filled with colorful liquids (like club soda and flavored syrup).
• Attach a warning sign that says “Caution: Mad Scientist Experiments in Progress.”
• Attach a “Radioactive” sign and glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Witchy Brew – Magic/Witch Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Mini bottles/cans of flavored alcohol/drinks labeled as “Potions” (“Love Potion” for a berry liqueur, “Truth Serum” for a clear spirit, etc.)
• Herbal tea blends in potion-style glass jars.
• Infused honey or flavored syrups with potion-themed labels.
Non-Edible Items
• A cauldron-shaped mug
• Witchy-themed bath bombs (cauldron or crystal shapes)
• A spellbook-themed notebook or journal
• A recipe book for magical cocktails/drinks/food.
• A small mortar and pestle for grinding “ingredients”.
• A candle that “transforms” when lit (color-changing, etc.).
Basket Decoration
• A black/purple basket with fake spiders/mini broomsticks/witch hats glued around the basket handle. Or a giant cauldron with green/white cotton as the basket filling.
• Line the basket with black lace, burlap, an old scroll-like fabric, or spider web fabric.
• Add a small bundle of dried herbs tied with twine.
• Use wax-sealed potion labels and dried flowers for decoration.
• Add a few crystals, fake bones, or other “magical” elements.
Haunted Library – Haunted Book Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Black and white chocolate-covered pretzels or cookies shaped like books.
Non-Edible Items
• A bookmark with spooky designs (bats, ghosts, etc.)
• A candle that smells like old books or leather.
• A vintage-style quill pen and ink set.
Basket Decoration
• Wrap the basket in a faux-leather book cover or antique book pages.
• Use printed book pages as filling for the basket.
• Scatter mini books around the basket.
Ghosts, Ghosts, GHOSTS! – Ghost Themed Basket
Edible Items
• Ghost-shaped pasta (dry) with marinara sauce (in its own container).
• A bottle of ghost pepper hot sauce.
• White chocolate-covered pretzels labeled as “Ghostly Knots”.
Non-Edible Items
• A ghost-themed apron or oven mitts.
Basket Decoration
• A white basket.
• Line the basket with a black and white checkered napkin or tablecloth.
• Attach ghost-shaped cookie cutters or kitchen utensils.
• Add white tissue paper with black ribbon to create a ghostly appearance.
• Sprinkle ghost confetti in the basket.
Retro Horror Arcade – Halloween Arcade Themed Basket
Edible Items
• A bottle of old-fashioned soda or a retro-themed cocktail kit.
Non-Edible Items
• Retro (horror-themed preferably) games (a small handheld game, video game, etc.).
• A gift card to an arcade.
• A pair of retro-style 3D glasses with a horror movie.
• A small vintage arcade figurine or keychain.
• A neon-colored lava lamp or retro nightlight.
• Retro game cartridge coasters.
• A vintage horror movie poster.
Basket Decoration
• Line the basket with neon or glow-in-the-dark fabric.
• Add arcade tokens as filler around the basket.
• Decorate with cassette tapes and 80s-inspired stickers.
Murder Mystery Night – Murder Mystery Themed Basket
Edible Items
• A bottle of a drink (soda, dark red wine, a cocktail mix) with a custom label that says “Poison”.
• “Clue”-inspired snacks like themed cookies or finger sandwiches.
Non-Edible Items
• A murder mystery game kit or board game.
• A magnifying glass and detective-style notepad.
• A detective hat or mask.
• A candle that reveals a hidden message when melted (“You’re Next!”, etc.).
• A true crime book or audiobook gift card.
Basket Decoration
• Line the basket with newspaper or old case files.
• Attach a “Do Not Enter” or “Crime Scene” tape around the basket.
• Add small props like a fake knife, bloody fingerprints, or a faux evidence bag.
I’ll update this list as more ideas come to mind!
Hope you all have a boo-tastic day!
