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Halloween fundraising ideas
Beyond trick-or-treating, the spooky season is ripe for fundraising. From costume contests to trunk-or-treat events, these Halloween-themed fundraisers bring all the fun and excitement while helping you reach your fundraising goals.
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Scary movie marathon
Pick a series of spooky films to show every Friday night in October. Sell Halloween-themed concessions and display a QR code to encourage donations before the show begins!
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Spooky bake sale
Decorate cookies and other treats with Halloween flair and sell them at a fall festival or community gathering. Or, make the bake sale the main event!
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Monster Mash
Throw a rockin’ Halloween party for a good cause! Sell tickets and sponsorships, use Tap to Pay for drinks and snacks, and celebrate the best costumes with special prizes.
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Trunk or treat
Ask local businesses to sponsor this non-traditional trick-or-treating experience. Families and volunteers decorate their cars and hand out candy to kids in a designated parking lot for a safe, fun-filled event.
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Costume contest
Throw a themed costume party to match the season or holiday and award prizes for the best costumes! Sell tickets to your fundraising event online and partner with local sponsors to offset costs and spread the word.
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Halloween costume run
Ask supporters to wear their silliest or spookiest Halloween costumes during this fun run. Use team or peer-to-peer fundraising to help participants set a donation goal and spread the word. At the end, award special prizes to the race winners, the teams or individuals who raised the most, and the best costumes!
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Candy grams
Buy some crowd-favorite candies and charge supporters to send these sweet treats to a chosen recipient along with a heartfelt note. To streamline the process, have donors fill out custom fields on your donation form with their personal notes and recipient addresses.
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Pumpkin Games
Perfect for the Halloween season, challenge participants to a pay-to-play series of games like pumpkin races and decorating contests. Sell tickets in advance or on the day of using scan-to-donate or Venmo.
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Haunted house
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Maze for a cause
Charge an entrance fee to walk the maze and make transactions simple with scan-to-donate and Tap to Pay options.
Fall festival
Host your own fall-themed festival with carnival games, food and drink, local vendors, and live music.
Ask local businesses to donate supplies or prizes, and raise funds through refreshments, games, and stallholder fees.
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Pet costume contest
Invite owners to enter their pets in themed costume categories like "cutest" or "most creative." Charge an entry fee and ask attendees to vote for their stylish furry favorite by donating to the pet’s individual fundraising page.
Pumpkin patch
Make transactions quick and easy with Tap to Pay and a scan-to-donate QR code to let donors choose their payment method—PayPal, Google Pay, Venmo, and more.
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Pumpkin carving contest
See who can carve or decorate the best pumpkin while raising funds for your group or cause. Award prizes in different categories like kids, families, and most talented adults.
Make it easy as pumpkin pie to vote for the winners with a small donation using text-to-donate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Halloween fundraiser?
A Halloween fundraiser brings people together to raise funds while celebrating everyone’s favorite fall holiday. You can sell tickets to a Halloween party, decorate baked goods for a pop-up bake sale, or create a haunted house experience, with all proceeds going to a good cause.
What are the best Halloween fundraising ideas?
The best ideas play on Halloween themes and activities, whether that’s carving jack-o’-lanterns, dressing up, or handing out candy. The trick (or treat!) is making it easy for participants to donate, and thanks to Givebutter’s free fundraising pages, event ticketing, and QR code giving, you’ve got everything you need in one place.
How much does it cost to do a Halloween fundraiser?
Cost always depends on the kind of fundraiser you’re planning. For example, planning an event will require more expenses than a social media campaign, but even then, you can offset costs by partnering with local businesses.
Not sure where to start with planning? Download our free event planning checklist →
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