Family & Parenting

Halloween Care Package Ideas for Your College Student

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Sending your college student a quick, surprise care package box with a few random snacks, or mailing an actual card at random intervals throughout the year is always appreciated (getting actual mail is ridiculously exciting for them.)

When a special occasion is in play, it’s time to step up to the big leagues. Here are ideas for a Halloween care package with small treats and seasonally-inspired presents.

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Halloween college care package ideas

College students love Halloween. Regardless if they are away at school or taking classes at home, give them a little lift by celebrating this holiday with a festive care package.

Candy and snacks

Wicked Good Cupcakes

Your college student will love getting a box of cupcakes in a jar to enjoy and share with roommates and hallmates. Available in dozens of flavors, including caramel apple, pumpkin spice, carrot cake, red velvet, and more.

Chocolate Candy (Amazon)

If you’re sending candy, make sure to buy in large quantities, like this big bag of chocolates, so they can share with everyone around them.

KIND Bars and Snacks

If you’ve not seen KIND’s wide array of bar and snack options, take a look now and create a custom snack care package with our favorite brand of health bars.

Cookies by Design Cookies

You might know Cookies by Design for their cookie arrangements of large, iced sugar cookies, but did you know they also deliver red velvet, chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia nut, and oatmeal raisin, plus decadent chocolate and millionaire cookies?

Decorations

Jacko Lantern (Amazon)

A big light-up pumpkin is perfect for your kid who LOVES Halloween. This battery-operated and makes spooky sounds, too.

Halloween String Lights (Amazon)

String lights are one of the easiest types of instant decoration for a dorm or bedroom. If for the dorm, make sure they are allowed.

Lightweight décor for a dorm room, like these signs (Amazon)

Fun signs for a dorm door.

Yellow Caution Tape (Amazon)

Another instant decoration, yellow tape is a classic for Halloween decor.

Glow-in-the-Dark Wall Stickers (Amazon)

These may never come down, even after Halloween is long gone.

Yoda Chia Pet (Amazon)

While not exactly a puppy, this cute Chia pet will thrill Star Wars fans.

Costumes and Halloween-ready outfits

Masks (Target)

Target has a large selection of adult masks, from the elaborate to the minimalist.

Face Make Up (Amazon)

This makeup set looks perfect for artistic college students who want a unique Halloween look.

Inexpensive Wig (Amazon)

These come in a dozen colors and are well-priced for Halloween.

OPI Black Nail Polish (Amazon)

OPI black polish is a nice touch for this semi-scary season.

Jacko Lantern T-Shirt (Amazon)

Wear jeans or leggings, add this T-shirt, and the costume’s done.

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 one would be great for the fall.

Notes to Self Socks

This is one of our favorite sock companies for two reasons — the socks are cushioned without being too bulky, and each one has a different inspirational word. “Brave” seems pretty perfect for Halloween 2023.