Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids. It’s when pumpkins glow, costumes come alive, and spooky tales fill the night air. But not all Halloween stories have to be terrifying — some are funny, mysterious, and full of adventure.
Here are 7 Halloween stories for 10-year-olds that bring together ghosts, friendship, courage, and a touch of magic — perfect for sharing at school, during a campfire, or right before bedtime.
1. The Pumpkin That Laughed
Ella carved a pumpkin every Halloween, but this year she decided to try something special. She gave it a wide, silly grin and added a crooked nose. At midnight, she heard a soft giggle.
“Who’s there?” she whispered.
“It’s me — your pumpkin!” it said, laughing again.
Ella jumped but quickly smiled. The pumpkin wasn’t scary; it was funny! Together, they went out to surprise trick-or-treaters, making them laugh instead of scream.
When morning came, the pumpkin winked and said, “Thanks for the fun night!” before turning back into an ordinary jack-o’-lantern.
Moral: Laughter is magic — it can turn even spooky nights into happy ones.
2. The Ghost Who Loved Candy
In a small town, every Halloween, a friendly ghost named Boo floated around looking for one thing — candy! But there was a rule: ghosts couldn’t touch real treats.
One year, Boo met Mia, a clever girl. She made a “ghost candy” out of glowing sugar clouds. When Boo tried it, his eyes sparkled.
“This is delicious!” he said, twirling with joy.
From that day, Boo stopped haunting candy stores and became the official Halloween Candy Guard, making sure no greedy goblins took more than their share.
Moral: Sharing and creativity can make everyone — even ghosts — happy!
3. The Haunted Library
Sam loved books, but the library near his house was rumored to be haunted. On Halloween, he decided to check it out. Inside, the shelves whispered, and pages turned by themselves.
“Who’s there?” Sam called out.
A soft voice replied, “I’m the librarian — from a hundred years ago.”
Instead of being afraid, Sam asked, “Would you read me a story?”
The ghostly librarian smiled and opened a glowing book. The story leapt into the air, surrounding Sam with magical words and sparkling light.
When he left, Sam wasn’t scared anymore — he had made a new friend who loved stories just as much as he did.
Moral: Knowledge and curiosity are stronger than fear.
4. The Cat with the Silver Eyes
Lena found a stray black cat on Halloween night. Its eyes shimmered silver in the moonlight. When she took it home, strange things happened — the lights flickered, and her pumpkins glowed brighter.
The next morning, the cat was gone, but a small silver bell sat on her windowsill with a note: Thank you for your kindness.
Each Halloween after that, Lena’s house sparkled with the same magical glow, reminding her that kindness always comes back in mysterious ways.
Moral: Even small acts of kindness can bring lasting magic.
5. The Costume That Came Alive
Jake wanted the scariest costume in town. He found an old vampire cloak at a thrift shop and wore it proudly. But when he looked in the mirror, his reflection winked at him!
The cloak whispered, “Let’s give everyone a fright!”
Jake panicked — until he realized the cloak just wanted to have fun. Together, they pulled harmless pranks: glowing footprints, spooky shadows, and eerie laughs. Everyone called Jake the “Coolest Vampire Ever.”
By midnight, the cloak faded away, leaving Jake with great memories and a new love for harmless tricks.
Moral: Halloween fun is best when everyone enjoys it — no fear, just laughter.
6. The Mystery of the Disappearing Treats
Every Halloween, Zoe’s candy disappeared overnight. Determined to solve the mystery, she stayed up late with a flashlight.
Suddenly, she spotted tiny footprints — sugar footprints! Following them, she found a group of mischievous candy fairies having a midnight snack.
“You could’ve asked,” Zoe said, laughing.
The fairies promised to share and sprinkled her candy with magic dust that made every piece taste extra sweet.
Moral: Solving problems with kindness makes even mischief magical.
7. The Trick-or-Treaters from Another World
Max and his friends were out collecting candy when three strange kids joined them — wearing glowing costumes that looked too real. They didn’t talk much but were incredibly polite.
At the last house, one of them handed Max a small, star-shaped candy that shimmered like the night sky.
When Max looked up, the kids were gone — leaving glowing footprints leading toward the stars.
Every Halloween after that, Max left a bowl of candy by the window, just in case his otherworldly friends returned.
Moral: Magic is all around — if you believe in it.
Conclusion
Halloween is more than spooky stories and costumes — it’s a time for imagination, courage, and fun. These 7 Halloween stories for 10-year-olds remind us that even on the darkest night, kindness, friendship, and curiosity can shine like a jack-o’-lantern in the dark.
So this Halloween, grab your candy, turn down the lights, and share a story that will make everyone smile — and maybe shiver, just a little!
also read: Halloween Stories for Adults
