20 Fun Halloween Games for Kids

Welcome, dear witches and wizards, to a spellbinding Halloween extravaganza! Gather ’round the bubbling cauldron, for we’re about to embark on a whimsical journey through a world of enchantment and merriment. As the crisp autumn leaves rustle and the moonlight dances upon the night sky, our magical adventure is about to begin.

In the spirit of the season, we’ve conjured up a bewitching concoction of games and delights that are sure to delight even the youngest sorcerers among us. From broomstick races to potion mixing, our spellbook of activities is brimming with giggles and ghoulish fun. So dust off your pointy hats, don your most mysterious robes, and prepare for a night filled with laughter, as we celebrate the spookiest holiday of them all with a touch of enchanting charm. It’s time to let your inner witch or wizard shine as we create memories that will linger like a spell, long after the cauldron’s fire has dimmed. Welcome to our Halloween hocus-pocus; let the magic begin!

20 Fun Halloween Games for Kids

1. Pumpkin Bowling:

Create a Halloween-themed bowling alley in your backyard or living room. Instead of traditional pins, use small, decorated pumpkins as the pins, and a mini pumpkin as the bowling ball. Kids can take turns rolling the mini pumpkin and trying to knock down the spooky pins. You can even paint the pumpkins with ghostly faces or add glow-in-the-dark paint for an extra eerie effect.

2. Mummy Wrap:

This game is not only fun but also hilarious to watch. Divide the kids into pairs and give each pair a roll of toilet paper. One child in each pair becomes the mummy, while the other is the mummy wrapper. Set a timer for a few minutes, and the wrappers must race against the clock to wrap their mummies entirely in toilet paper. The team with the best mummy wins. This game encourages teamwork and creativity as kids get to dress up as mummies while enjoying some friendly competition.

3. Halloween Scavenger Hunt:

Create a spooky scavenger hunt by hiding Halloween-themed items or treats around your house or yard. Provide kids with a list of clues or riddles that lead them to the hidden treasures. To make it even more exciting, dim the lights or conduct the hunt at dusk with flashlights. You can include items like plastic spiders, fake eyeballs, or mini pumpkins as the hidden treasures. The first child or team to find all the items wins a special Halloween prize.

4. Witch’s Broomstick Race:

Set up an obstacle course in your backyard or a designated area. Each child gets a broomstick (a toy one for safety) and must navigate the course as if they were flying on a witch’s broomstick. Include challenges like zigzagging through cones, flying over “cauldrons” (buckets), and even stopping to cast spells (performing fun actions like spinning around or hopping on one foot). Time each child, and the one with the fastest “flight” wins a witchy prize.

5. Monster Freeze Dance:

Create a Halloween playlist with spooky music, such as “Monster Mash” or “Thriller.” Have the kids dance to the music, but when the music stops, they must freeze like statues. You can make it even more entertaining by calling out specific Halloween-themed poses for them to freeze in, like “zombie,” “witch,” or “mummy.” The last one to freeze or anyone who moves when they shouldn’t is out. Keep playing until you have a dance champion.

6. Halloween Costume Fashion Show:

Encourage the little ones to show off their creative costumes in a Halloween fashion show. Set up a makeshift runway or stage area with eerie decorations as a backdrop. Have each child strut their stuff, explaining their costume and why they chose it. You can even appoint judges (family members or friends) to score them on creativity, spookiness, and presentation. Give out prizes or Halloween-themed treats for different categories like “Best Costume,” “Scariest Costume,” and “Funniest Costume.”

7. Pumpkin Decorating Station:

Transform pumpkin carving into a kid-friendly activity by setting up a pumpkin decorating station. Provide pumpkins, paint, stickers, googly eyes, markers, and other craft supplies. Let the children’s imaginations run wild as they decorate their pumpkins in spooky, silly, or creative ways. This activity not only allows for artistic expression but also results in fantastic Halloween decorations for them to take home.

8. Ghostly Limbo:

Give the classic limbo game a Halloween twist by turning it into “Ghostly Limbo.” Use a broomstick or a long pool noodle as the limbo stick, and have the kids take turns bending backward to pass under it while spooky music plays in the background. To add more excitement, you can even hang a white sheet or a ghost decoration over the limbo stick to make it look like a ghostly barrier. Gradually lower the stick after each round to see who can limbo the lowest without touching it or falling over.

9. Candy Corn Relay Race:

Divide the kids into teams and set up a relay race with a Halloween candy twist. Place a bowl of candy corn at one end of the racecourse and an empty bowl at the other. Give each team a spoon, and the goal is to transfer as many candy corns as possible from one bowl to the other using only the spoon. The catch? They must balance the candy corn on the spoon without using their hands! The team that successfully transfers the most candy corns within a set time wins the race and gets to enjoy their candy corn prize.

10. Mystery Feel Box:

Create a spooky sensory experience with a “Mystery Feel Box.” Find a box with a hole or a lid that kids can reach their hands into without seeing what’s inside. Fill the box with Halloween-themed items like peeled grapes (eyeballs), cold spaghetti (worms), cooked spaghetti (brains), or peeled tomatoes (monster hearts). Each child takes a turn feeling the mysterious contents and guessing what they represent. It’s a fun and slightly spooky way to engage their senses and imagination.

11. Spider Web Scramble:

Create a spider web maze using strings of yarn or streamers in a designated area. Hide plastic spiders throughout the web. The objective is for the kids to navigate through the spider web without touching the strings or the spiders. Time them and see who can make it through the fastest. You can make it even more challenging by blindfolding them for a spooky twist.

12. Witch’s Hat Ring Toss:

Set up a witch’s hat toss game by placing a tall, pointy witch’s hat (you can easily make one out of cardboard and black construction paper) at a distance. Give the kids rings made from glow sticks or lightweight plastic hoops. The goal is to toss the rings onto the pointy top of the witch’s hat. Assign different point values to different areas of the hat to make it competitive. The child with the most points wins a witch’s brew of treats.

13. Halloween Bingo:

Create Halloween-themed bingo cards with various spooky images or Halloween-related words. Use candy corn or small Halloween candies as markers. Call out Halloween-themed clues or riddles, and the kids mark their cards accordingly. The first child to get a line or a full card shouts “Boo!” and wins a prize.

14. Potion Mixing Station:

Set up a potion mixing station with a variety of colorful liquids and ingredients (beverages and juices work great) in labeled containers. Each child gets to concoct their own “potion” by choosing different ingredients and mixing them in a cauldron or a large bowl. Encourage them to give their potions spooky names and even add gummy worms or other candy creatures as garnish. It’s a fun and creative way to explore mixing and measuring while embracing the Halloween theme.

15. Ghostly Balloon Pop:

Write fun Halloween dares or challenges on small pieces of paper and place them inside balloons before inflating them. The dares could include things like doing a spooky dance, telling a Halloween joke, or imitating a famous monster. Attach strings to the balloons and hang them around the party area. Kids take turns popping a balloon and must complete the dare inside. It adds an element of surprise and laughter to the Halloween festivities.

16. Haunted House Obstacle Course:

Create a spooky obstacle course in your backyard or a large room, decorating it like a haunted house. Use props like cobwebs, cardboard tombstones, and hanging ghosts to set the mood. Within the obstacle course, include challenges like crawling under tables (spider lair), navigating through a maze of hanging streamers (ghostly curtains), and passing through a “spiderweb” made of string. Time each child as they complete the course, and the one with the fastest time wins a ghostly prize.

17. Monster Mash Freeze Tag:

Put a Halloween twist on the classic game of freeze tag by playing “Monster Mash Freeze Tag.” One child is designated as the “Monster,” while the others are “Trick-or-Treaters.” When the Monster tags a Trick-or-Treater, they freeze in place and can only be unfrozen when another Trick-or-Treater tags them and shouts “Monster Mash!” Keep playing until all Trick-or-Treaters are frozen or set a time limit for rounds. Alternate players taking on the role of the Monster.

18. Halloween Charades:

Create a list of Halloween-themed words or phrases (e.g., vampire, werewolf, haunted house) and write them on separate pieces of paper. Put the papers in a jack-o’-lantern bucket. One child at a time picks a word and acts it out while the other kids guess what it is. You can use a timer or keep score to make it competitive. Be sure to include Halloween-related actions like “zombie walk” or “witch’s cackle” for added fun.

19. Candy Corn Relay Race:

Set up a relay race with a Halloween twist. Divide the kids into teams, and each team lines up with a spoon in their mouth and an empty bowl in front of them. Place a pile of candy corn at the opposite end of the racecourse. The first child in each team races to the candy corn, scoops up as many candy corns as they can with the spoon, and carries them back to the team’s bowl without dropping any. If they drop any candy corn, they must go back and try again. Continue until all team members have collected candy corn. The first team to fill their bowl wins.

20. Halloween Trivia Quiz:

Test the kids’ knowledge of Halloween facts with a fun and educational trivia quiz. Create a list of Halloween-themed questions and multiple-choice answers. You can cover topics like the history of Halloween, famous monsters, and spooky traditions. Divide the kids into teams and take turns asking questions. Award points for correct answers, and the team with the most points at the end wins a “spooktacular” prize.

Finals Musings

As the moon bids adieu to the night and the stars twinkle their final farewells, we hope your hearts are lighter, your laughter echoes through the corridors of your memories, and the enchantment of this Halloween lingers in your dreams. Thank you for joining us on this magical journey of merriment and mayhem. Until the next time we gather around the cauldron, remember that the spirit of Halloween resides not just in the costumes and candies but in the cherished moments spent with loved ones. Happy Halloween, dear friends, and may your days be filled with the warmth of friendship and the joy of shared laughter.