31 Best Halloween College Care Package Ideas

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

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

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

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

 

Halloween 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

Carhartt hat

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

orange 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

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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About Madeleine Korn

Madeleine Korn is a recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara. After graduating, she worked in marketing for a cybersecurity company for a year and a half. For the past year, she has been traveling the world while volunteering in hostels. This fall, she will be teaching English in Spain. She loves writing and creating videos and really enjoys working for Grown and Flown!

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