If you’re gearing up to throw a Halloween bash for the little ones, it’s essential to have a few playful tricks in your back pocket. Adding some ghostly giggles and pumpkin puns can make the event even more delightful for the kids! As parents, we know that the best way to keep kids entertained is through engaging activities. DIY Halloween games are perfect for this, and they come without the sugar rush that usually follows candy overload.
Keeping the kids occupied with games not only entertains them but also gives you, the Mombie, a little breather. After all, Halloween isn’t just for kids! You can create a festive atmosphere where both youngsters and adults can have a blast. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of thrilling games that will excite all your pint-sized guests.
Spooky and Fun Halloween Games
- Toilet Paper Mummy: Grab some rolls of toilet paper and wrap the kids up like mummies. For added fun, turn it into a relay race!
- Halloween Scavenger Hunt: Hide Halloween-themed items around your home—like pumpkins or witch hats—and see who can find them first for a sweet prize.
- Halloween Feel Box: Fill boxes with slimy foods and have the kids guess what’s inside without looking.
- Pumpkin Bowling: Use real bowling pins or stack toilet paper rolls, and let the kids roll a pumpkin as their bowling ball.
- Pop a Pumpkin: Arrange orange balloons like a pumpkin and see who can pop them with kid-friendly darts.
- Eyeball Search: Put cooked spaghetti in a bowl and have kids look for “eyeballs” (grapes) while blindfolded.
- Halloween Piñata: Create or buy a Halloween-themed piñata filled with goodies or trinkets instead of candy.
- Pumpkin Twister: Play Twister with a Halloween twist! Use printable paper pumpkins instead of colored circles.
- Bob for Apples: A classic! Fill a bucket with water and apples, and let kids try to grab them using only their mouths.
- Halloween Bingo: Create bingo cards featuring Halloween icons for a festive twist on the traditional game.
- Pin the Spider on the Web: A spooky take on Pin the Tail on the Donkey.
- Pin the Tail on the Black Cat: For those who might not like spiders, switch it up with a cute black cat.
- Jack O’Lantern Bag Toss: Toss small bean bags into real pumpkins or DIY versions.
- Spooky Mini Golf: Set up a mini-golf course using jack-o-lanterns as holes.
- Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe: Use small pumpkins as Xs and Os for a Halloween-themed game.
- Count the Candy Corn: Fill a jar with candy corn and have kids guess the number. The closest guess wins the jar!
- Ghost Races: Decorate potato sacks as ghosts and hold a fun sack race.
- Spooky Face Painting: Let the kids get creative with face paint—just make sure it’s non-toxic.
- Decorate Your Own Pumpkin: Provide small pumpkins and art supplies for kids to decorate without needing sharp tools.
- Pumpkin Ring Toss: Toss rings onto pumpkins for a fun challenge.
- Witch Hat Ring Toss: Toss rings over a witch’s hat for a festive twist.
- Bobbing for Eyeballs: Similar to bobbing for apples, use fake eyeballs in a bowl of water.
- Pin the Tail on That Monster: A spooky spin on the classic game.
- Halloween Cornhole: Toss faux spiders at a web in this DIY cornhole game.
- Pumpkin Cauldron Toss: Use mini cauldrons and see who can toss candy pumpkins in with the best aim.
- Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Hide plastic skeleton bones around the house and see which team can find and assemble them first.
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In summary, planning a Halloween party doesn’t have to be a frightful experience. With these fun and spooky games, both kids and adults can enjoy a memorable celebration together!