Kids PartiesNo. 5696 · The 2026 edition
28+ Best Halloween Games & Party Ideas For Kids
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About this
This page rounds up more than 28 Halloween games and party ideas for kids, grouped into outdoor games, party games, games for all ages, gooey guessing games, creepy party games, toddler and preschooler ideas, and indoor ideas. Each entry names the game, gives a short description, and credits the blog or creator it came from. It also covers printable game suggestions, Halloween math games, an FAQ on throwing a kids' Halloween party, and related Halloween activities and crafts.
Tips
- Halloween games for kids are a classic tradition; several of these outdoor games were used at a school Halloween class party.
- To make Halloween fun at home, choose games that fit your child's likes: a creative child may love a hands-on decorating contest like pumpkin decorating or a mummy wrap game, while a child who likes traditional games may prefer Halloween bingo.
- Five traditional Halloween activities listed are: ooey gooey blindfolded item identification, speed mummy wrap game, team Halloween Mad Libs, ghost bowling, and a Halloween puzzle speed game.
- Almost any Halloween game can be adapted for toddlers and preschoolers.
- To play the candy corn guessing game, fill a jar with candy corn, have each player guess how many pieces are inside, then dump it out and count to see who wins.
- Creepy Halloween games for kids should be more giggles than screams.
The list
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01
Convert Your Playhouse to a Halloween House
Cardboard playhouse gets spooky black chalkboard paint makeover plus new curtains. By KatherineMarie.
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Giant Spider Web Creation Game
Weave giant wool and twig web to hang outside front door.
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Boo Bowling
Adorable ghostly take on pumpkin bowling. Via its written on the walls.
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Ghost Bowling
Similar to boo bowling but built from different recycled materials.
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Mummy Wrap Game
Teams wrap a player in toilet roll mummy; first team finished wins.
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Spider Web Gross Motor Activity
Simple, spooky but not frightening game that builds gross motor skills.
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Hello Mr. Pumpkin
No-carve pumpkin decorating for toddlers; could become pumpkin person contest.
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08
Donuts On A String
Hands behind backs, try to eat a hanging donut; bobbing apples alternative.
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Candy Corn Guessing Games
Guess how many candy corns are in the jar.
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Fun Home Science For Halloween
Gooey gross stuff: pumpkin slime, eyeball soup, stretchy green slime.
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11
Spiders Lair
Fun Halloween party or anytime game featuring spiders.
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12
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Printable scavenger hunt, or make a multi-clue treasure hunt.
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Goofy Hanging Spiders
Kids gather to make goofy spiders with hilarious results.
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14
Self-Inflating Ghost Balloons!
Ghost balloons as fun Halloween science magic. Via MamaSmiles.
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Ghost Races
Potato sack race with white pillowcase decorated like a ghost.
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Free Printable Halloween Bingo
Great group party game; four downloadable designs from makoodle.
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Ghost Bottle Bowling
Knock down a few ghost bottles. Via No Time For Flash Cards.
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Ghost Toss
Party fun or just playing with your kids. Via messforless.
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Pumpkin Lego Treat Bag
LEGO goody bag speed build game that won't rot teeth.
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20
Fall Candy House Fling!
Decorating candy houses as an annual group activity.
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21
Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe
Simple and genius pumpkin-themed tic tac toe.
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22
Happy Halloween Mail
Open if you DARE! Halloween mail game. Via KatherineMarie.
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Halloween Party Guessing Game
Adds a little creepy guessing to Halloween party fun.
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24
Witchy Finger Puppets
Make mini witches hats for goofy finger puppet conversations.
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25
Halloween Photo Booth
Free printable photo booth props for Halloween selfies.
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Paper Bag Puppets
Classic Halloween crafty activity; handy for taking treats home.
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Pin The Eye on the Monster
Classic blindfold game with extra eyes Halloween twist.
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Halloween Bingo
Free Halloween Bingo game; easy hit with kids and grown ups.
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More Printable Halloween Games
Dot to dot, candy coloring, tracing worksheets, masks, ghost poop, puzzles, bingo.
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Halloween Math Games
Halloween-themed math games made fun with a competitive spirit.
The plan
- Party invitations: send out texts, emails, eInvites or traditional printed invitations.
- Party food: choose a few Halloween themed food items that fit the time of day, plus Halloween treats, and try a Spooky fog drink.
- Party games & activities: plan several games and activities that fit your location inside or outside; most parties use 2-5 games to keep kids entertained.
- Party decorations: keep it simple with easily accessible Halloween party decorations or make your own; think spider webs, spiders, witches, ghosts and pumpkins.
- Halloween goodie bags: give participants a little memory to take home from the party.
Decoration ideas
- Spider webs, spiders, witches, ghosts and pumpkins
- Convert a cardboard playhouse into a Halloween house using spooky black chalkboard paint and new curtains
- Weave a giant wool and twig spider web to hang outside the front door to frighten the neighbors
- Use easily accessible store-bought Halloween decorations or make your own
- Printable ghost poop used as a party goodie bag
Food & drink
- A few Halloween themed food items that fit the time of day
- Halloween treats
- Spooky fog drink (Easy Spooky Fog Drinks – Halloween Drinks for Kids)
- Fall candy house decorating activity with candy
Activities
- Convert Your Playhouse to a Halloween House
- Giant Spider Web Creation Game
- Boo Bowling
- Ghost Bowling
- Mummy Wrap Game
- Spider Web Gross Motor Activity
- Hello Mr. Pumpkin no-carve pumpkin decorating contest
- Donuts On A String
- Candy Corn Guessing Games
- Fun Home Science For Halloween (pumpkin slime, eyeball soup, stretchy green slime)
- Spiders Lair
- Halloween Treasure Hunt
- Goofy Hanging Spiders
- Self-Inflating Ghost Balloons
- Ghost Races (pillowcase sack race)
- Free Printable Halloween Bingo
- Ghost Bottle Bowling
- Ghost Toss
- Pumpkin Lego Treat Bag speed build game
- Fall Candy House Fling
- Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe
- Happy Halloween Mail
- Halloween Party Guessing Game
- Witchy Finger Puppets
- Halloween Photo Booth with printable props
- Paper Bag Puppets
- Pin The Eye on the Monster
- Halloween Bingo
- Printable Halloween dot to dot game
- Printable candy coloring pages used as a game
- Halloween tracing worksheets used competitively
- Printable scary Halloween masks for a dress up game
- Halloween sight words turned into a holiday game
- Halloween color by number pages as party entertainment
- Halloween puzzles for kids as a competition
- Halloween bingo worksheet
- Halloween math games
- Ooey gooey item identification while blindfolded (sensory touching stations)
- Speed Mummy Wrap Game in teams
- Team Halloween Mad Libs with printable story
- Halloween Puzzle Speed Game with DIY paint chip puzzles
More photos
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