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Updated: 8/23/2025
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. 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. Urban Accents Movie Night Popcorn and Seasonings Kit (Amazon)
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. 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.
5. Skinny Pop and Pirate’s Booty – 18 count (Amazon)
I am a big fan of Skinny Pop and think this box of 18 Skinny Pop and Pirate’s Booty would be a great care package item for your teen to share with their hall mates. Nine bags of each, with Halloween packaging.
6. Halloween Stickers (Amazon)
Stickers are fun for college students because they can put them on their water bottles, laptops, notebooks, and more. Pack of 100.
7. 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.
8. Burts Bees Pumpkin Lip Balm (Amazon)
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.
9. 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.
10. OPI Black Onyx Nail Polish (Amazon)
OPI black polish is a nice touch for this semi-scary season. Here’s a pretty shimmery orange color, “Keep It Surreal” if you think she would prefer a lighter color.
11. 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.
12. Carhartt Beanie (Amazon)
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.
13. Halloween Pajama Pants (Amazon)
These Halloween pajamas are super cute and look super comfortable! They are available in 20 different colors and designs.
14. Bliss 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.
15. Crocs 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.
16. Hershey Miniature Chocolates – 330 count (Amazon)
What is Halloween without chocolates??? Hershey miniatures include both chocolate and fruit-flavored favorites. While 330 sounds like a lot, your teen and their friends will love this quantity and it will be gone in a flash.
17. Hanes EcoSmart Hoodie (Amazon)
If your college student is looking for a “bare minimum” costume for Halloween, how about this orange Hanes EcoSmart hoodie? This well-priced sweatshirt is the #1 bestseller in Men’s Sweatshirt on Amazon. Available in many other colors, too.
18. Baked By Melissa Mini Cupcakes – 25 count (Amazon)
One word – YUM! A box of Baked By Melissa cupcakes would be a very fun Halloween care package. The bite-sized cupcakes include six different flavors.
19. Jellycat Newt Stuffed Animal (Amazon)
Why not an organ newt Jellycat for your college student? Make me happy just to look at that smile!
20. LEGO Wednesday and Enid’s Dorm Room (Amazon)
Putting a LEGO set together would be a relaxing way to spend some down time and, if your daughter is a fan of the TV series, Season 2 premiered this summer, this could be a very fun surprise.
22. LEGO Wednesday Black Dahlia (Amazon)
Here is another option in the Wednesday LEGO collection.
Wicked: For Good college care package ideas
23. OPI Wicked Nail Polish Collection (Amazon)
Wicked: For Good will be released on November 21 and the fall will be filled with Wicked-theme buzz leading up to the premier date. This collection of nail polishes includes 12 mini-bottles of movie-themes colors. While technically packaged as an Advent calendar, it would be a fun gift for your daughter to receive now, especially if she is a fan of all things Wicked.
24. Conair Wicked Hair Claws and Bow – 2 Pieces (Amazon)
This very pretty 3-piece hair accessories gift set includes two hair claws and a green satin bow; perfect touches if your daughter is an Elphaba fan.
25. Conair Wicked Rosette Scrunchie and Hair Clips (Amazon)
This pretty pink scrunchie and 6 jeweled hair clips could also be a fun part of a Halloween care package, especially if your daughter wants to channel Glinda this fall.
26. Dragon Glassware X Wicked Stainless Steel Mug (Amazon)
I love this pattern of subtle Wicked pink and green motifs. A practical coffee mug is a great idea for a care package that your teen can enjoy long after Halloween has come and gone. Find other Dragon Glassware x Wicked gift ideas here.
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