Jack-O-Lantern Goldfish Snack Bags

These Jack-O’-Lantern Goldfish Snack Bags are the perfect no-mess Halloween treat for kids’ parties, class snacks, or festive lunchbox surprises. They’re simple to make, budget-friendly, and absolutely adorable. With just Goldfish crackers, sandwich bags, green pipe cleaners, and a marker, you can turn an ordinary snack into a cute little pumpkin with a smiling face and curly vine.

Halloween is a season filled with so many creative crafts and snacks, like these Reese’s Pumpkin Spiders, Crescent Roll Witch Hats, and Pretzel Broomstick Halloween Snacks.

This goldfish Halloween snack is such a simple snack that is perfect for after-school treats or school parties.

What You’ll Love About this Snack

No mess: Quick to make and easy to clean up.

Perfect for kids: A simple craft for classrooms or parties.

Inexpensive: Made with everyday materials.

Adorable: Great for Halloween snack tables or gift bags.

What You’ll Need to Make this Treat

• Sandwich Bags
• Goldfish
• Green Pipe Cleaner
• Black Sharpie
• Ribbon like this cute gingham ribbon

Equipment Needed

Scissors

How to Make Pumpkin Snack Bags

Fill the Bags:
Pour Goldfish crackers into each sandwich bag. Fill it about halfway to leave room for shaping.

Shape the Pumpkin:
Gently spread them out so the bag takes on a rounded pumpkin shape.

Add the Vine:
Twist the top of the bag closed and secure it with half of a green pipe cleaner. Once it’s tight, curl the ends of the pipe cleaner around a pencil to create pumpkin vines.

Draw the Face:
Use a black Sharpie to draw a cute or spooky Jack-O’-Lantern face on the front of the bag.

Add the Ribbon:
Finish your pumpkin by tying a small gingham knot just above the twisted pipe cleaner vines for a cute farmhouse touch.

Variations

Try using Cheez-Its or cheddar popcorn as alternatives to Goldfish.

Add a name tag to turn them into personalized party favors.

Use mini bows in Halloween colors like black, purple, or orange for extra flair.

FAQs

Can I use other snacks instead of Goldfish?

Yes! Any orange snack works well, like cheese puffs, cheddar popcorn, or orange candies.

How far in advance can I make these?

You can prepare them up to two days ahead. Just store them in a cool, dry place so the crackers stay fresh and crisp.

What’s the best way to draw the face?

I used a large Chisel tip to draw Jack-O-Lantern Faces.

Can kids help make these?

Absolutely! Kids would love to help pour the Goldfish, twist the pipe cleaners, and draw the faces. It’s a fun and festive group activity.

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