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This 34-word Halloween word search for Grades 3–5 blends history and modern tradition in a pumpkin-shaped grid. Hidden words span Samhain, Celtic origins, costumes, pumpkins, and pop-culture references like Halloweentown and the Sanderson Sisters. Use it as a Halloween-week classroom activity, a seasonal-studies warm-up, or a free-time handout during October.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Halloween
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated October 2025

Word List

  • SAMHAIN
  • HALLOWEEN
  • CELTIC
  • CHRISTIAN
  • SAINTS
  • DEATH
  • HARVEST
  • RENEWAL
  • CANDY
  • COSTUMES
  • VEIL
  • LIGHT
  • DARKNESS
  • FESTIVALS
  • PUMPKINS
  • CANDLES
  • ANCESTORS
  • BONFIRE
  • GRATITUDE
  • FEAST
  • AUTUMN
  • CHANGE
  • GHOULS
  • GHOSTS
  • VAMPIRES
  • BATS
  • WITCHES
  • MOON
  • BLACKCAT
  • ALLHALLOWSEVE
  • SANDERSONSISTERS
  • HALLOWEENTOWN
  • MONSTER
  • GOOSEBUMPS

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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