Curell Case Files: The Great Halloween Candy Mystery - Printable Kids Detective Party Kit

The parade is ready, but the candy box is missing! Can your young detectives find who moved it, where it went and why?

Welcome to Pumpkin Square, a friendly Halloween mystery where children work together. Follow story clues, decode a destination and put the events in order. Nobody is a thief, nobody is in trouble, and every child can help solve the case.

YOUR COMPLETE PARTY KIT

32 printable pages organized into five PDFs, delivered in one instant ZIP download:

• Grown-up Host Guide: preparation, role options, three-round schedule, read-aloud opening and accessible play instructions

• Six optional helper packets: backgrounds, costume ideas, playful character details, talking points and teamwork objectives

• Player Pack: 15 cut-apart clue cards, three puzzles, a setting map, weather bulletin and clubhouse note

• Party printables: invitation, name tags, folding place cards, detective ballots and three certificate designs

• Separate sealed answer key with the evidence explanation and happy final reveal

• Quick-start printing instructions

PLAY DETAILS

Ages 6–12 with one adult facilitator. One to six children, or larger groups working in teams with the same clues. Approximately 30–45 minutes; timing is estimated. Adults can read every clue aloud. Children may point, draw or speak instead of writing. Optional character reading; no acting experience required. Cooperative play with no timer penalty. No murder, gore or frightening ending.

EASY TO PREPARE

Print US Letter, single-sided, at 100%. Black-and-white works. Provide pencils; cutting is optional and supervised by an adult. All clues stay at the table. No real candy, food purchase, apps, locks or special props required. Give every child a detective certificate.

English-language digital ZIP download. No physical product or shipping. All characters and events are fictional. Personal household/private-party use only; no resale, redistribution or public uploads. Commercial events require written permission.