From witches brew to fairy potions, grab those wands and pick one of these magic potions for Halloween that you can make at home

Part classic science experiment, part Harry Potter, the following concoctions are safe for kids and totally fun to mix up. From fizzing and foaming to bubbling and bewitching, these magic potions for kids can be whipped up in no time. Looking for even more spooky fun? Try your hand at some Halloween crafts, tell kid-friendly ghost stories, and read these witch books that are only a little bit wicked!

Fizzy Fairy Potion

This fairy potion can be made with any color, glitter (if you dare), and the tall glass in the middle will have kids bubbling with excitement.

Extra-Fancy Magic Potion

This is one of the coolest magic potions for kids that we’ve seen, and while it’ll take more effort than some of the other on this list, the wonder you’ll see in your kids’ eyes after concocting this magical mixture is worth the time.

Magic Pumpkin Potion

Perfect for the spooky season, we love the cute mini pumpkins! Easy to set up and, if you keep it contained, a breeze to clean up, this potion for kids is magical.

Love Potion Lava Lamp

lava lamp love potion for kids
Agnes Hsu via Hello, Wonderful

Part love potion, part lava lamp, we're crushing on this concoction from Agnes at Hello, Wonderful. Using simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry, you can whip up your version in no time. 

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Mad Scientist Potion for Kids

potions for kids
Mama.Papa.Bubba

This simple outdoor session is just lots of good (not so) clean fun. Find out what you need to set it all up over at Mama.Papa.Bubba

Witches Brew

a dry ice potions for kids
Upstate Ramblings

White clouds of witches' brew make these colorful drinks other-worldly. Dry ice is the key to this cool effect (with parent supervision, of course); hot water and soap can thicken the spell. Bubble over to Upstate Ramblings for the tutorial.

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DIY Lava Lamp

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Hands on as We Grow

A little more effervescent than the lava lamp of the '60s, this potion made from oil, water, and Alka-Seltzer will get your kiddos all bubbly. These elixirs are easy-to-do and exciting to watch. Jamie from Hand On As We Grow has the instructions.

Rainbow Potion

this rainbow sugar water density tower can be used as a fun potion and magic spell for kids
Little Bins for Little Hands

Sweet and colorful, this sugary brew makes the gradient with sugar, water, food coloring, jars, and a dropper. Your little wizard will be amazed at these layers, so pop over to Little Bins for Little Hands for directions.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Potion

potions for kids
Ana Dziengeli via Babble Dabble Do

Just glow with it. Potion-masters-in-training will need a little help from parents on this one, but the effort is worth the glow-in-the-dark effect. Ana Dziengel at Babble Dabble Do mixes corn syrup, baby oil, and water with a few "magic" ingredients for a luminous potion that doubles as a science experiment. 

Glittering Galaxies Potion

this nebular jar is a fun potion for kids
Trisha Hass via MomDot

Easy to make with minimal mess, little mix-masters can craft their own swirling nebulas with a mason jar, cotton, water, glitter, and paint. You can thank Trisha over at MomDot for this mystical potion that just might get your little magician calm for her afternoon nap. 

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Have a Potion Party

Bar Rucci via Art Bar

Potion-making is as easy as mix, whisk, color, and create! Have your little wizards gather half-bottles of household items like shaving cream, and shampoo, then add spice and dabble-e-doo! You’ve got a magic potion party. This fanciful fest was the inspiration of Bar Rucci over at ArtBar

Garden Soup

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Jackie Currie via Happy Hooligans

Is there anything more natural than kids whipping up a little garden-centric potion on a warm, sunny day? Probably not, which is why we love the setup from Jackie over at Happy Hooligans. With just a few ingredients, your kids can get their dose of outdoor play in a cool setting. 

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