Halloween Games For Kids [Fun & Scary Party Ideas]
Now that Halloween is here, it’s time to plan some awesome games!
We’ve put together a list of 75 Halloween games for kids that will make any party a hit.
These games are divided into fun categories so you can find the perfect game for any setting – whether it’s at school, outdoors, indoors, or even online.
Let’s dive in!
School and Classroom Halloween Games
School and classroom Halloween games are fun and easy to set up.
These games are great for getting kids into the Halloween spirit while learning and playing.
Some games let kids use their imagination, while others encourage teamwork. Whether it’s pumpkin bowling or Halloween bingo, there’s something for everyone.
These games are perfect for keeping the classroom exciting without too much effort.
Pumpkin Bowling – Use mini pumpkins as bowling balls and plastic bottles as pins.
Halloween Bingo is just like regular bingo, but with a spooky twist!
Create bingo cards filled with Halloween-themed pictures like pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and bats. As you call out the items, kids mark their cards with candy or small markers.
The first player to complete a row or column shouts “Bingo!” and wins a prize.
It’s an easy game that everyone can play and enjoy. Plus, the Halloween images make it even more fun.
Witch Hat Ring Toss – Toss rings onto a pointed witch hat.
Witch Hat Ring Toss is a fun and easy game to set up for Halloween.
You can make a witch hat out of construction paper or buy one from a store. Place the hat on the ground, and then toss rings, trying to land them on the hat’s pointy top.
You can use glow-in-the-dark rings for an extra spooky effect.
This game is great for all ages and can be played indoors or outdoors. It’s simple, yet very fun!
Ghost Story Round – Each child adds a sentence to create a spooky story.
Ghost Story Round is a fun and creative game that gets everyone involved.
Kids sit in a circle, and one person starts the game by saying the first sentence of a spooky story. Then, the next person adds another sentence, and so on, until the story is finished.
Each sentence can make the story scarier or sillier. The game can go on for as long as you like, and it’s a great way to spark creativity.
Everyone will love hearing how the story turns out!
Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe – Draw a tic-tac-toe grid on a pumpkin and use Halloween tokens.
Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe is a Halloween twist on the classic game.
Instead of using a paper grid, you draw the tic-tac-toe grid directly on a pumpkin. For tokens, use small Halloween-themed items like mini ghosts and bats, or candy corn and pumpkins.
Players take turns placing their tokens on the pumpkin, trying to get three in a row.
This is a great game to play at a Halloween party or in the classroom.
Monster Freeze Dance – Dance until the music stops, then freeze in a monster pose!
Spooky Walk is just like musical chairs, but with a Halloween twist.
Instead of chairs, you place paper ghosts on the floor in a circle. Kids walk around the ghosts while Halloween music plays.
When the music stops, they must quickly find a ghost to stand on. The player left without a ghost is out of the game. Keep removing one ghost each round until there’s a winner.
It’s an easy and fun game that everyone will enjoy!
Pumpkin Patch Stomp – Fill orange balloons with prizes and let kids pop them.
Witch Hat Craft lets kids get creative by decorating their own witch hats.
Provide plain witch hats made of paper or cardboard, along with craft supplies like markers, stickers, glitter, and ribbon. Kids can design and decorate their hats however they like.
Once the hats are finished, they can wear them for the rest of the Halloween celebration.
This is a fun, hands-on activity that gives kids a keepsake to take home!
Halloween Pictionary – Kids draw spooky words while others guess.
Halloween Pictionary is a spooky version of the classic drawing game.
One player is given a Halloween-themed word, like “ghost” or “bat,” and they must draw it while the other players try to guess what it is. No talking or writing is allowed!
The game can be played in teams or individually. The first team to guess correctly earns a point.
This game is sure to bring lots of laughter as kids try to guess the spooky drawings!
Outdoor Halloween Games
Outdoor Halloween games are great for fresh air and spooky fun.
They give kids plenty of space to run, play, and get creative. You can set up a scavenger hunt or organize a glow-in-the-dark hide-and-seek game.
Kids love being active, especially with a Halloween twist. These outdoor games work best in backyards, parks, or school fields.
They let everyone enjoy the weather and the spooky season.
Pumpkin Hunt – Hide mini pumpkins around the yard for kids to find.
Pumpkin Hunt is a fun outdoor game where mini pumpkins are hidden around the yard or park for kids to find.
You can hide the pumpkins behind trees, bushes, or other outdoor spots. Give the kids baskets or bags, and let them hunt for as many pumpkins as they can find.
You can even write numbers on the pumpkins to add a scoring system.
The child who finds the most pumpkins or the special numbered ones wins a prize. It’s a great game for all ages!
Spider Web Obstacle Course – Create a web using a string, and kids crawl through it.
In the Spider Web Obstacle Course, kids crawl and climb through a “web” made of string or yarn.
Set up the web between trees, posts, or furniture, creating a tangled path for them to move through.
The goal is to make it through the web without touching the strings, just like a sneaky spider. This game tests balance and flexibility while being loads of fun!
It’s perfect for an outdoor Halloween party or backyard activity.
Ghost In The Graveyard – A classic outdoor hide-and-seek game with a spooky twist.
Pumpkin Rolling Race is a silly and fun game where kids race by rolling pumpkins to the finish line.
Instead of running, they push the pumpkins along the ground using their hands.
The challenge is that pumpkins are not perfectly round, so they roll in unexpected directions, making the race even more exciting. The first person to roll their pumpkin across the finish line wins.
It’s a perfect outdoor game for kids of all ages during Halloween!
Pumpkin Ring Toss – Try to toss rings around the stem of a pumpkin.
Bobbing for Apples is a traditional Halloween game where players try to grab apples floating in a tub of water using only their mouths. No hands allowed!
The apples float, making it tricky to catch them with just your teeth.
Players take turns, and the person who catches the most apples in a set time wins.
This classic game is a Halloween favorite and is sure to bring lots of laughter and fun.
Skeleton Bone Hunt – Hide plastic bones around and have kids find them to form a skeleton.
Skeleton Bone Hunt is a fun and slightly spooky game where plastic bones are hidden around the yard or house.
Kids search for the hidden bones and work together to assemble a full skeleton.
You can divide the players into teams, and the team that finds all the bones and assembles their skeleton first wins.
It’s a great way to mix treasure hunting with Halloween fun. Kids love the challenge of searching for the bones and piecing together their skeletons.
Monster Tag – One player is the monster, and the rest must run and avoid being caught.
Monster Tag is an energetic game where one player is the “monster,” and the rest must run to avoid being tagged.
The monster chases the other players, trying to tag them and turn them into monsters too.
Once tagged, the new monster helps catch the remaining players. The game continues until all players have become monsters.
It’s a thrilling outdoor game that gets everyone moving and laughing, making it perfect for a Halloween party or gathering.
Spooky Relay Races – Kids participate in a relay race with Halloween-themed props (such as a broom or witch hat).
Halloween Charades is a spooky version of the classic Charades game.
Players take turns acting out Halloween-related words or scenarios, like a ghost, a witch, or a haunted house, while others guess what they are pretending to be.
No talking is allowed, so players have to get creative with their actions.
The game is easy to play, and it always brings lots of laughter. It’s a fun way to engage kids and get everyone involved in the Halloween spirit.
Spider Races – Blow plastic spiders across a table using straws.
Pumpkin Bowling Indoors is a fun and easy way to bring bowling into the house for Halloween.
Use soft pumpkins as bowling balls and set up plastic pins or decorated bottles as the targets.
Kids take turns rolling the pumpkins to see who can knock down the most pins.
This version of bowling is great for small spaces and ensures that everyone can play safely indoors. It’s a fun, Halloween-themed twist on a classic game!
Candy Corn Bingo – Traditional bingo with candy corn markers.
Eyeball Pong is a Halloween-themed version of ping pong. Instead of regular ping-pong balls, players use Halloween-themed eyeball balls.
The game is played just like regular ping pong, where players bounce the ball into cups or onto the table. The spooky eyeball design adds a fun Halloween twist, and it’s easy to set up.
Kids will enjoy the spooky spin on a classic game, and it’s great for both indoor and outdoor play.
Spooky Simon Says – Give Halloween-related commands (e.g., “Simon says howl like a werewolf”).
Haunted House Maze is a simple and creative indoor activity.
Use chairs, blankets, and spooky decorations to build a maze in your living room or classroom.
Kids crawl or walk through the maze, trying to find their way out while avoiding “scary” obstacles like fake spiders or ghosts. You can make it as easy or challenging as you like.
This fun game brings a haunted house experience to life, and it’s perfect for adding some Halloween mystery indoors.
Witches Hat Ring Toss Indoors – Toss rings onto a cone-shaped witch’s hat.
Witches Hat Ring Toss Indoors is an easy and fun game for Halloween parties.
Set up a cone-shaped witch’s hat on the floor, and let the kids take turns tossing rings onto it. You can use glow sticks or plastic rings to make it more exciting.
Players earn points for each ring that lands on the hat.
It’s a simple game to play indoors, and kids love the challenge of landing their rings on the witch’s hat.
Spooky Balloon Pop – Put spooky challenges inside balloons, and kids pop them to reveal a task.
Pumpkin Golf is a unique and entertaining Halloween game.
Start by carving a large pumpkin with a wide mouth, so it’s big enough for a golf ball to roll inside.
Set the pumpkin at the end of a small “golf course” and let kids take turns rolling golf balls, aiming for the pumpkin’s mouth. Whoever gets the most golf balls inside wins!
It’s a great game for outdoor play and adds a creative, Halloween twist to a classic activity.
Spooky Shadow Puppets – Create Halloween characters with shadow puppets on a wall.
Spooky Shadow Puppets is a creative game where kids can make their own Halloween characters using shadows.
Use a flashlight and a blank wall to cast shadows, and let kids use their hands or paper cutouts to create spooky shapes like ghosts, bats, or witches.
They can even act out mini Halloween stories with their shadow puppets.
This game encourages imagination and is perfect for indoor Halloween fun, especially on a dark night!
Candy Corn Toss – Toss candy corn into cups from a distance.
Halloween Story Time is a fun way to engage kids in creating their own spooky tales.
Gather the kids in a circle and ask each one to contribute a sentence to a Halloween-themed story.
Start with something simple like, “Once upon a time, in a haunted house…” and let their imaginations take over. Each child adds a sentence, building on the story.
This activity sparks creativity and is perfect for sharing laughs and scares during a Halloween celebration.
Pumpkin Balloon Pop – Fill balloons with candy or prizes for kids to pop.
Paper Plate Masks is a simple and fun craft activity where kids make their own Halloween masks using paper plates.
Provide markers, glue, scissors, and craft supplies like feathers, glitter, and googly eyes. Kids can design their masks to look like witches, monsters, or ghosts.
Once they’re done, they can wear their creations during the Halloween celebration.
This activity lets kids use their creativity while making a spooky mask they can proudly show off.
Witch Hat Ring Toss DIY – Make witch hats with construction paper and use glow necklaces for rings.
Witch Hat Ring Toss DIY is a creative twist on the traditional ring toss game.
Kids can make their own witch hats using construction paper, forming a cone shape for the hat. Once the hats are ready, use glow-in-the-dark necklaces as rings.
Place the witch hats on the floor, and the kids can take turns tossing the rings onto the hats.
This game is easy to set up and adds a hands-on crafting element before the fun begins!
Spider Craft – Kids can make spiders using black pipe cleaners and googly eyes.
DIY Haunted House Maze is a thrilling and creative project for kids to build at home.
Use cardboard boxes, blankets, and spooky decorations to create a maze.
The kids can crawl through the maze, navigating the twists and turns while encountering “haunted” surprises like fake spiders or ghost decorations along the way.
This homemade haunted house adds an element of adventure and mystery, perfect for bringing a haunted house experience to life in your own space!
Online Halloween Games
Online Halloween games are perfect for kids who can’t be together in person. With virtual games, kids can still enjoy Halloween from home.
You can host an online costume contest, play Halloween bingo, or have a spooky scavenger hunt.
These games keep everyone connected and excited about Halloween, no matter where they are. Plus, they’re easy to set up on Zoom or other video platforms!
Virtual Halloween Costume Contest – Have a contest with friends or classmates over a video call.
Spooky Scavenger Hunt Online is a fast-paced game where kids race to find Halloween-themed items around their homes.
Create a list of spooky items, like a pumpkin, something black, or a ghost decoration.
On a video call, announce each item one by one, and the kids must search their house to find it. The first person to show the item on screen wins a point.
This game brings the excitement of a scavenger hunt into the virtual world!
Online Halloween Charades – Play charades with friends virtually.
Halloween Word Scramble is a fun online game where players race to unscramble spooky words.
Set up a video call and share scrambled Halloween-themed words like “vampire,” “cobweb,” or “zombie.”
The players must quickly figure out the correct word. You can play individually or in teams, and the person who solves the most words in the shortest time wins.
This game is great for adding a little educational fun to a Halloween celebration!
Virtual Halloween Escape Hunt – Solve Halloween puzzles and escape in an online challenge.
