Wondering what “You’ve Been Booed” is all about? It’s a delightfully fun tradition when families secretly drop off a Halloween bucket filled with cool Halloween items!
This kid-friendly activity has been around for several years and it’s a fabulous way to spread spooky cheer and think of others during the Halloween season.
If you want to get kids excited about Halloween, why not make one of these together as a family?
We’ve got lots of You’ve been booed gifts for you to pick and choose the perfect Halloween bucket!
Read on below for our ideas and be sure to check out all of our unique kids gifts for even more present ideas!
Youve Been Booed Ideas

Kids love fidgeting with these Halloween squishes. They're perfect for relieving stress or just having fun in your downtime.
And parents will appreciate the peace of mind knowing their kids are entertained and not focused on electronics during holiday gatherings.
Popper fidget toys are so popular right now! Add in one of these Halloween-themed toys that are sure to be appreciated!
We love getting large packs of toys and breaking them into pieces to make several You've Been Booed buckets! With this set, you'll have plenty to give away and some to save for your own kiddos!
This eclectic set of Halloween character wind up toys are a fun Halloween surprise that would be a great addition to the Halloween bucket.
For something really special, add in one of these Halloween playdough jars. They're super festive and can provide kids with lots of hands-on sensory play!
Each year we do this, we always add at least one book and this one is always top on our list for families with young kids! It's such a fun and sweet book that's great for Halloween.
Older kids will appreciate this Halloween paint by sticker book. It's great for screen-free time and can help kids with focus, fine motor skills, and concentration!
Water beads are always fun, but now they're even more fun with these Halloween colors! Create a quick Halloween sensory bin in minutes with these cool beads.
This is another silly Halloween book kids will love! If the kids have ready any of the Old Lady books, they'll know it's loaded with crazy surprises!
We added these in our Halloween buckets this year because they're such a fun item! My kids have lots of fun creating their own unique creatures and exercising their creativity!
Everyone loves Mad Libs! And now they're even more fun since they're Halloween-themed. Toss them in your Boo Buckets for a simple activity that'll have the kids laughing.
This is another great Halloween book for young kids. It's cute, non-scary, and the perfect length for easily distractable children.
Temporary tattoos are a classic activity that kids love! Have them load up with this giant set of Halloween images. There are so many here to divide up!
Everyone remembers Highlights magazine, right?! Kids will be delighted to find this hidden picture book nestled in their Halloween bucket. Not only that, but it's great for working on visual discrimination and focus too!
If you just want to get a premixed set of toys and favors, this 20 pack has lots of fun options! Add some candy and some Halloween crinkle paper and you're set!
Don't forget about your Halloween bucket! These ones are super cheap and get the job done!
Once you're finished with all the goodies that go inside, grab these You've Been Booed printables to decorate your buckets! They're a digital file so you can quickly print them out at home.
If you're giving one to an all-girl family, this is definitely our top pick! With all the adorable graphics and pink colors, girls are sure to love it!
Which gift idea is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

In case you’re wondering, we modify our boo buckets and do not include the message about booing another family. While we think it’s a fun idea to keep the festivities going, we never want anyone to feel bad about not wanting to or not being able to make a bucket for another family.
If you feel the same way, just leave out those printables and you’re all set!

If you’d rather use a free printable, we also have these last minute You’ve Been Booed gift printables you can add to your bucket.

Does your family make these Halloween buckets each year? Let us know in the comments below!