It’s that time of year again when the spookiest night of the year is just around the corner! Halloween is a time for costumes, trick-or-treating, and most importantly, PARTIES!
If you’re looking for some fun ideas to keep your young ones entertained all night long, look no further. From classic games like Pin the Tail on the Black Cat to spooky movie screenings, there is something for everyone in this roundup!
How to Host a Fun Halloween Party
No matter what age your children are, hosting a Halloween party can be a blast! There are so many great games and activities that you can do to keep everyone entertained. Here are a few tips to make sure that your party is a success:
Have plenty of food and drinks on hand: This is especially important if you’re having a party for older kids. They’ll be running around and burning off a lot of energy, so make sure to have plenty of snacks and drinks available.
Decorate the space: Halloween is all about being spooky! Transform your home into a haunted house with spider webs, black lights, and plastic spiders. You can also decorate the yard with tombstones and pumpkins.
Prepare for weather: If you’re having the party outdoors, be sure to have a backup plan in case of rain. You don’t want your guests to be cold or wet!
Now that you know how to throw a great Halloween party, it’s time to start planning the activities!
22 Halloween Games for Younger Teens
1. Pin the Tail on the Black Cat
The classic game of Pin The Tail on The Donkey is always a hit, no matter your child’s age! So why not try this super fun Halloween version?
All you need is a black cat poster and some tails cut out of construction paper. Then, blindfold each child in turn, spin them around three times, and see if they can pin the tail in the right spot!
2. Halloween Piñata
This fun Halloween party game is a great game for a large group. You’ll need a piñata in the shape of a pumpkin or other Halloween creature and some small candy or prizes to stuff inside.
Hang the piñata from a tree or other high spot, and let the kids take turns trying to break it open. The one who finally succeeds gets to keep all the candy!
3. Halloween Scavenger Hunt
This is an excellent game for both indoor and outdoor parties, and it’s lots of fun! First, make a list of Halloween-themed items, such as a black cat, a pumpkin, a broomstick, etc.
Then send the kids off in teams to see who can find the most items on the list. The team with the most items at the end wins a prize!
4. Costume Parade
This is a great way to get everyone involved in the party, and it’s also a lot of fun to watch!
Have all the kids put on their Halloween costumes, and then have them Parade around the room or yard. You can even play spooky music to set the mood!
5. Black Light Party
This is a great idea for a Halloween party, and it’s really easy to set up! Just turn off all the lights in the room, and then use black lights to illuminate everything.
You can even buy special black light posters to hang on the walls. The effect is really cool, and it’s sure to be a hit with all the kids!
6. Ghost in the Graveyard
This classic Halloween game is sure to be a hit with all the kids! Have one child be the ghost and have them hide. The other kids will then need to find the ghost. The player who finds the ghost should yell out, “Ghost in the Graveyard.”
The kid who found the ghost will then be safe, and the other players must run to base. While the players are trying to get to the base, the ghost should try to tag another player so they can be the ghost of the next round.
7. Pumpkin Toss
This is a great game for both indoor and outdoor parties. All you need is a pumpkin and some small prizes.
Set up a line of kids, and give each one a turn to toss the pumpkin into a bucket or other container. The one who gets the most pumpkins in the bucket wins a prize!
8. Mummy Wrap
This is a great game for larger groups. You’ll need some toilet paper and some small prizes.
Have kids pick a partner to be a team of two. Set a timer, and one team member will wrap the other child with toilet paper from head to toe. The first team to finish wins a prize!
9. Balloon Catch
This is a great game for both indoor and outdoor parties. You’ll need some orange and black balloons and some small prizes.
Blow up some balloons and let the kids try to catch them. The one who catches the most balloons wins a prize!
10. Pumpkin Bowling
This is a fun game for both indoor and outdoor gatherings. You’ll need some small pumpkins and some prizes.
Set up some pins (plastic soda bottles work great) and have the kids bowl with the small pumpkins. The one who knocks down the most pins wins!
11. Spider Web Walk
This is a fantastic game for both indoor and outdoor parties. You’ll need some yarn or string and small prizes for this fun game.
Stretch the yarn or string across an open space to create a “spider web.” Then have the kids try to walk across the web without touching it. The one who makes it to the finish line without touching the web wins.
12. Halloween Photo Props
This is a great activity for all ages. Set up a photo booth with some Halloween props and let the kids have fun! You can even have a contest for the best costume or the best group costume.
13. Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin
This is an excellent game for all ages. You will need a large poster of a pumpkin, some painter’s tape, and some noses (you can use construction paper or felt).
Tape the poster to the wall and then blindfold each player in turn. Then, see who can get closest to pinning the nose on the pumpkin! The one with the most points at the end of the game wins.
26 Halloween Party Games for Older Teens
1. Creepy Blindfolded Sensory Activity
All your need for this fun and gross food game is some peeled grapes, spaghetti noodles, and whatever else you think will be icky. Get creative!
Fill some bowls, plastic cauldrons, or plastic pumpkins with the peeled grapes and set them in front of the child. Put the blindfold on them, have them reach into the bowls, and tell them that they’re eyeballs.
For an extra gross factor, you can add cooked spaghetti noodles to the mix and tell them that they are brains or intentions. It’s kind of icky but so much fun!
2. Halloween Charades
This is a great game for all ages. First, make a list of Halloween-themed words or phrases, such as “ghost,” “witch,” “pumpkin,” etc.
One player will act out the word or phrase while the others try to guess what it is. The first one to guess correctly gets a point! The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
3. Halloween Movie Quotes
This is a great game for movie buffs. First, make a list of quotes from popular Halloween movies, such as “I’m your worst nightmare” from Nightmare on Elm Street or “Welcome to my castle” from The Addams Family.
One player will act out the quote while the others try to guess which movie it is from. The first one to guess correctly gets a point! The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
4. Halloween Pictionary
This is a great game for all ages. First, make a list of Halloween-themed words or phrases, such as “ghost,” “witch,” “pumpkin,” etc.
One player will draw a picture of the word while the others try to guess what it is. The first one to guess correctly gets a point! The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
5. Spooky Movies in The “Graveyard.”
This is a great game for movie lovers. Set up a “graveyard” in your yard with some spooky directions. Then lay down some comfy pillows and blankets and set up a movie screen projector.
Pop some popcorn and invite the kids over for a spooky movie marathon! You can even have a Halloween costume contest before the movies start. If you do not have a projector or the yard space, you can set up a fun movie night in your basement or living room too!
6. Halloween Dance Party
Get out the fog machine (or dry ice if you’re outside) and turn on those spooky tunes! This is a great way to get the kids moving and grooving. You can even have a dance contest with some fun prizes!
7. Murder Mystery
This is a great game for teens and tweens. Assign each player a character and give them a list of clues. Then, let the players try to solve the mystery! The first one to figure it all out wins.
8. Spider Web Maze
This is a great activity for little ones and older ones. Set up a spider web maze in your yard or home with some plastic spiders and spider webs. The goal is to get through the maze without touching the spider webs!
9. Pumpkin Golf
This is a great game for all ages. You will need some mini pumpkins, golf clubs, and a few other inexpensive supplies that you can find at the dollar store. Set up a mini-golf course in your yard or home and see who can get the most “holes in one”!
10. Mind Reader
This is a great game for all ages. One player will think of a Halloween-themed word or phrase. The other players will then take turns asking yes or no questions in order to try to guess the word or phrase. The first one to guess correctly wins! It is very similar to twenty questions.
11. Bob for Apples
This is a classic game that is always a hit! Fill a tub or bucket with water and add some apples. Then, see who can bob for the most apples in a set amount of time. The one with the most apples wins!
12. Decorate Halloween Masks
This is a great activity for all ages. You will need some plain white masks, paint, and other craft supplies. Let the kids get creative and decorate their own masks!
13. Gourd on a Spoon Challenge
This is a great game for all ages. You will need some gourds or mini pumpkins and a wooden spoon. The goal is to see who can keep their gourd or pumpkin on their spoon the longest!
Halloween Party Activities Are a Blast for All Ages
Whether you are looking for classic games like Pin the Tail on the Donkey (or black cat!) or something more spooky, like scary movie screenings for your next Halloween bash, this article has it all!
We hope you enjoyed our roundup of 22 fun activities to enjoy on Halloween. From classics like bobbing for apples to new favorites like mind reading, there is something for everyone on this list! So get planning and have a hauntingly good time!
