These really simple and not-too-scary Halloween games for kids will help you host the best Halloween party ever! Simple, yet tons of fun!
Gather 'round, little ghouls and goblins! As the air gets crisp and the leaves crunch beneath your feet, it can only mean one thing: Halloween is creeping around the corner!
And what better way to celebrate this spooktacular season than with a fantastic Halloween party for the little monsters in your life?
But fear not, dear parents and party planners, because we've brewed up a cauldron of delightfully eerie and monstrously fun Halloween party games for kids (and adults too) that will enchant your pint-sized guests.
Prepare for a howling good time filled with laughter, thrills, and a dash of ghostly magic!
These Halloween party games are kid-tested and you will want to try them at your next spooky bash.
Pick the place, choose some decorations, invite the guests, and get your game on.
So whether you’re in charge of your school classroom Halloween party, a youth group get-together, needing some easy office games, or your neighborhood Halloween bash, you’ve come to the right place!
Although these traditional Halloween games may all be geared toward children's games, they are all super fun, family-friendly, and perfectly entertaining for adults.
What games can you play at a Halloween party?
Brooms and Ladders Halloween Game
Your kids will love this Halloween take on the classic chutes and ladders game.
Witches Scattergories
Let's Get Together
Scattergories is one of our favorites and this one would be awesome for any Halloween birthday party idea.
If you love the original game of scattergories you will love this Halloween take on it too.
Witch Pitch
Chica and Jo
"You can score the kids based on how many candy corns they get into a cauldron, or you can just let them toss and play with no score. It’s fun either way!" - Chica & Jo
Witch Hat Ring Toss
Sometimes Creative
If ring toss is your favorite carnival game then this witch hat ring toss will be right up your alley.
Witch Broom Limbo
Passion for Parties
This Halloween take on a classic party game will be a hit with all the kids. Plus, it is essentially free as most of us have brooms already on hand.
If you want to get a little more spooky then grab a witch-style broom for fun.
Water Squirt Game
Mommas Fun World
The little boys will definitely love this water gun game.
All you need to do is dress up the cups to be little pumpkins and ghosts and tada, perfect Halloween games for kids.
Pumpkin Toss
BHG
Bring out the beanbags or make your own to toss into those adorable smiling jack-o-lanterns.
This is a game you can make, paint, and play for Halloweens to come.
Pumpkin Stomp
Delia Creates
Now the pumpkin stomp is one of my favorites.
I don't know of another game that will get the giggles started like stomping on a bunch of balloons that just don't want to cooperate. FUN!
Pumpkin Hunt
Crystal and Comp
This is such a fun super kid-friendly game even for the smallest of toddlers, preschool-aged, and kindergarten kiddos to play.
The pumpkin hunt, much like an Easter egg hunt, is perfect for the little kiddos. But, of course, even the bigger kids will love it too.
Pumpkin Chuckin
B Inspired Mama
Now if you have visited a pumpkin patch or farm recently you have probably heard of a pumpkin chuckin.
Usually, those are a little more high-tech with an air blaster but this one is perfect for little kids.
Pop the Pumpkin
Martha Stewart
"Looking to kick off Halloween with a bang, not a boo? This version of a classic carnival game also makes a festive wall decoration, and bursting the confetti-and-candy-filled balloons in this Halloween party game will make everyone explode with laughter." - Martha Stewart
Mummy Wrap
Kids Activities Blog
We played "Wrap the Mummy" at our last Halloween bash and it was tons of fun. It got great laughs and definitely one of my go-to Halloween games for kids.
Lair of the Spider Queen
Chicken Babies
Similar to the laser beam challenge, taped white streamers (spiderwebs) around the hallway making a fun obstacle course for the kids.
Halloween Punch A Bunch
Teky Teach
Candy games are always a hit. You can even make it a game of trick or treat. Will your punch be candy or a "trick" IE: nothing at all?
"To make the Punch board, I used styrofoam bowls, 2 layers of tissue paper, and tape. I taped the bowls to a science display board. It worked perfectly." - Teky Teach
Halloween Bingo
Crazy Little Projects
The cute design and fun playing options make these bingo game cards a must-have for any Halloween-themed party.
Ghost Races
Fireflies and MudPies
Talk about a fun sack race with a twist. Love this one!
"Ghost Races are organized like a traditional Potato Sack Race, except the white pillow case is decorated like a ghost. I used black felt and tacky glue to create the ghost’s eyes and mouth." - Fireflies & MudPies
Bucket Toss
Gets Bored Easily
How great is your bean bag toss aim? Find out with this classic toss game!
Autumn Tic Tac Toe
It's Overflowing
You only need a little washi tape and some small pumpkins to get this tic-tac-toe game up and rolling.
Spider Races
Still Playing School
"We came up with a fun and seasonal game for kids that is super simple to set up for a Halloween party! It also has the added benefit of being an oral sensory exercise. This Spider Race game resulted in tons of giggles, too!" - Still Playing School
Pumpkin Twister
Pint Sized Treasures
"Twister is such a fun game for preschoolers, and this DIY pumpkin twister game is the perfect version for fall!" - Pint Sized Treasures
How do you plan a Tween Halloween party?
As much as these Halloween games for kids are perfect for all ages, tweens (middle schoolers) definitely want to feel like the big kids. Here are a few extra ideas that will have you stepping up your game in their eyes.
Halloween Party Games for Tweens
- Touch and Feel Mystery Box.
- Fill a box with some ooey-gooey spooky stuff and let them guess what is waiting for them. - Scavenger Hunt
- Send the kids out on a hunt for all sorts of fall and Halloween finds. This nighttime one is perfect for the bigger kids. - Fortune Teller or Tarot Card Reader.
- Find someone in your area to read the fortunes of your young guests. Tweens are fragile, stick to the positive readings. - Costume Contest.
- Tweens love a little competition! - Murder Mystery
- Create a story, a character list, and a solution to a murder mystery. Assign everyone a “part” and hide clues around the house.
Have them act out the story as they figure out who’s the murderer together. If you don't have time to create your own, here are some fun ideas.
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