25 Halloween Games for Kids

Directions

1. Prepare a spooky playlist of Halloween tunes for kids. When the music stops, everyone must freeze in place!
2. This creative writing prompt about a spooky Halloween night will delight children.
3. Children will giggle watching others mimic actions like stepping through a spider web or bobbing for apples in this Halloween charades game.
4. Create a simple recycled bowling set using tin cans decorated for Halloween.
5. No Halloween celebration is complete without Bingo! This printable version is ideal for parties at home or school.
6. Put a spooky spin on potato sack races with a ghost-themed version.
7. Fill a big jar with candy, then have each kid guess the quantity. The closest estimate gets the whole jar.
8. A cute twist on the classic game, where players pin a "Boo" on a ghost. Suitable for all ages.
9. Set up a witches hat tossing game—it's simple to make and great for home or classroom parties.
10. Children can assemble this bowling game themselves using ghost-decorated bottles.
11. Create this adorable monster game by either following a full tutorial or using just a piece of felt for a simpler version.
12. This large motor skill game involving a spider queen's lair will surprise and entertain kids.
13. Make an oversized tic-tac-toe board with mini pumpkins and washi tape.
14. This punch-through game gets kids on their feet and having a blast.
15. Kids will love the challenge of eating donuts hanging from strings without touching them.
16. All you need is cardboard and bean bags for this pumpkin-themed tossing game.
17. An outdoor game combining stacking, counting, and squirting—ideal for pleasant Halloween days.
18. Grab toilet paper and race in teams to completely wrap a "mummy" the quickest.
19. Spread Halloween cheer by leaving small treats for neighbors or classmates with a "You've Been Booed!" note.
20. Create a sticky spider web game for an unusual and entertaining party activity.
21. Children will enjoy throwing mini pumpkins into a ghost's wide-open mouth.
22. Roll the monster dice and perform the action shown—like stomping like Frankenstein or cackling like a witch.
23. A messy sensory hunt involving "monster brains" (gooey items) that kids find irresistible.
24. Classic apple bobbing remains a favorite autumn activity.
25. Offer printable Halloween games for quiet time, perfect with a snack or after noisy activities.