Make mischief
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Nuance
Often suggests fun or harmless intentions, not serious trouble. 
The twins decided to make mischief by hiding dad's shoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitive
Used in casual settings; may be inapt in formal or serious contexts. 
During the road trip, we made mischief by telling ghost stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Malicious
Implies behavior without intent to harm; more cheeky than harmful. 
To make mischief, he photobombed all the wedding pictures.