Halloween is an exciting time for kids to dress up in costumes and enjoy spooky activities. If you're hosting a Halloween party for kids, you'll want to include some fun games to keep them entertained. Here are some ideas to help you plan a spooktacular party!
Pin the Spider on the Web
This game is a Halloween twist on the classic party game Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Draw a spider web on a large piece of paper and cut out paper spiders. Blindfolded players take turns trying to pin the spider on the web. The player who gets closest to the center of the web wins.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Provide each child with a small pumpkin and art supplies such as paint, markers, and stickers. Have them decorate their pumpkins and award prizes for the most creative, scariest, and funniest pumpkins.
Ghost Bowling
Set up a bowling alley with empty water bottles and a ball. Decorate the water bottles to look like ghosts by drawing faces on them with a black marker. Kids take turns bowling and try to knock down as many ghosts as possible.
Witch Hat Ring Toss
Place a witch hat on the ground and have kids take turns tossing rings onto the hat. You can make the rings out of paper plates or buy plastic rings at a party store. The player who gets the most rings on the hat wins.
Mummy Wrap
Divide the kids into pairs and give each pair a roll of toilet paper. One child in each pair becomes the mummy and stands still while the other child wraps them up in toilet paper. The pair who finishes wrapping their mummy first wins.
Pumpkin Bowling
Replace the water bottles in the Ghost Bowling game with small pumpkins. Kids can bowl the same way and try to knock down as many pumpkins as possible.
Spider Race
Use small plastic spiders and straws to create a race. Have kids blow through the straws to propel their spiders across a table or other surface. The first spider to cross the finish line wins.
Guess the Ghost
Fill a jar with small white marshmallows and label it "Ghost Poop." Have kids guess how many "ghost poops" are in the jar. The player who guesses closest to the actual number wins.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of Halloween-themed items for kids to find, such as a black cat, a spider web, or a witch's hat. Give each child a bag to collect their items and award prizes for the first one to find everything on the list.
Monster Freeze Dance
Play Halloween-themed music and have kids dance. When the music stops, they must freeze like a monster. Anyone who moves after the music stops is out. The last monster standing wins.
Bobbing for Apples
Fill a large bucket with water and add several apples. Kids take turns trying to grab an apple with their teeth without using their hands. You can also use donut holes or other small treats instead of apples.
Candy Corn Counting
Fill a jar with candy corn and have kids guess how many pieces are in the jar. The player who guesses closest to the actual number wins the jar of candy corn.
Spider Web Maze
Create a maze on the floor with string or yarn. Have kids crawl through the maze like spiders and try to make it to the end without getting tangled up.
Pinata
Fill a Halloween-themed pinata with candy and small toys. Hang it up and let kids take turns hitting it with a stick until it breaks and spills its contents.
Wrap the Mummy
Divide kids into teams and give each team a roll of toilet paper. One child becomes the mummy and stands still while the rest of the team wraps them up in toilet paper as fast as they can. The team who finishes wrapping their mummy first wins.
Eye of Newt Toss
Fill plastic cauldrons with water and add googly eyes. Have kids take turns tossing small balls or bean bags into the cauldrons. The player who gets the most balls in the cauldrons wins.
Ghost Storytelling
Gather the kids around and have each one add a sentence or two to a spooky story. The story can be as silly or scary as you like.
Spider Ring Toss
Make a spider out of black pipe cleaners and attach it to a piece of cardboard. Have kids take turns tossing rings onto the spider's legs. The player who gets the most rings on the spider wins.
Ghostly Limbo
Play Halloween-themed music and have kids limbo under a broomstick held by two adults dressed in Halloween costumes. Lower the broomstick after each round. The last person to successfully limbo wins.
Donut Eating Contest
Hang donuts from strings and have kids try to eat them without using their hands. The first one to finish their donut wins.
Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin
Draw a large pumpkin on a piece of paper and cut out paper noses. Blindfolded players take turns trying to pin the nose on the pumpkin. The player who gets closest to the center of the pumpkin wins.
Monster Mash
Play Halloween-themed music and have kids dance. When the music stops, call out a Halloween character such as a witch, ghost, or vampire. Kids must freeze and make a pose like that character. Anyone who moves after the music stops is out. The last monster standing wins.
Witch Hat Bean Bag Toss
Decorate a witch hat and place it on the ground. Have kids take turns tossing bean bags into the hat. The player who gets the most bean bags in the hat wins.
Haunted House
Set up a spooky area with Halloween decorations and play scary music. Have kids take turns going through the haunted house. You can add fake spider webs, skeletons, and other decorations to make it scary.
Witch Hat Relay Race
Divide the kids into teams and give each team a witch hat. The first player on each team puts on the hat and runs to a designated spot and back. They then pass the hat to the next player, who does the same. The team who finishes first wins.
Spider Web Balloon Toss
Use string or yarn to create a spider web on the floor. Have kids toss balloons onto the web and try to get them to stick. The player who gets the most balloons to stick wins.
Ghostly Hot Potato
Play Halloween-themed music and have kids pass a small pumpkin or other Halloween object around in a circle. When the music stops, the player holding the object is out. The last player remaining wins.
Apple Bobbing Relay Race
Divide the kids into teams and fill two large buckets with water and apples. The first player on each team must bob for an apple and then run to a designated spot and back. They then pass the apple to the next player, who does the same. The team who finishes first wins.
Candy Corn Bingo
Create bingo cards with Halloween-themed pictures such as ghosts, pumpkins, and witches. Use candy corn as markers and call out the pictures. The first player to get a bingo wins.
Monster Mash-Up
Divide the kids into teams and have them each create a monster by combining parts from different Halloween decorations such as a vampire cape, a witch's hat, and a monster mask. The team with the most creative monster wins.
Spider Web Obstacle Course
Create an obstacle course with string or yarn and have kids crawl through it like spiders. You can add other obstacles such as tunnels or cones to make it more challenging.
Conclusion
These games will provide hours of entertainment for kids at your Halloween party. Remember to provide prizes for the winners and have plenty of Halloween treats on hand. Happy Halloween!
