30+ Halloween Games and Party Ideas for Kids

Halloween games for kids are so much fun! Throw the ultimate thrill-filled (non-spooky) event for and with your kids this October with these 28 awesome Halloween Party games for kids.

We’ve got you covered here when it comes to fun DIY Halloween games, a classic game for Halloween, Halloween activities, spooky crafts, and homemade costume ideas this year = FUN. FUN. FUN!

So many of these games for kids are the classic Halloween games that we all grew up enjoying. They are a tradition for a reason and I can’t wait to share them with my kids this fall season. We used several of these outdoor Halloween games at my kids’ school for their Halloween class party. The kids loved it!

Isn’t part of the fun of being an adult at Halloween is handing down a classic game?

Give a cardboard box a Halloween make-over with spooky black chalkboard paint and new curtains today!! This great game is so stinkin cute by KatherineMarie

Our favorite activity every year is to weave a giant wool and twig web to hang outside the front door to frighten the neighbors! The size of the spider that would inhabit such a web is absolutely scary! (photo below) Oh so much fun via mollymoocrafts

You may have heard of pumpkin bowling, but this Halloween game is just plain adorable! Check out all the ghostly fun via its written on the walls Ghost Bowling

DIY ghost bowling is a similar game to the boo bowling only the DIY Halloween game is made with different materials which can be great if your recycling bin is filled with stuff like mine!

Throwing a Halloween party for kids is one of my favorite types of kids’ parties. It is so easy to theme, find cute and creepy decorations for, the food is awesomely silly and then everyone dresses up. What more could you want from a Halloween party for kids?

Oh, games! Yes, that too…so many fun games to play and so little holiday time.

Split the kids into two groups, each group picks a ‘victim’ to wrap up in toilet roll like a mummy. This Halloween game is perfect for older kids broken up into teams. Who wins?!! The first team that completes a mummy out of toilet paper! Just one of the shrieking great fun Halloween party ideas from mymixofsix

As simple, spooky but not at all frightening game for kids, while working on their gross motor skills without them knowing! This is fun Halloween party games at their best via notimeforflashcards
(I’ve been waiting an entire year to write a Halloween post so I could include this activity.

Pumpkin decorating is ‘classic’ Halloween fun. Try this no-carve pumpkin idea which is great for toddlers, preschoolers and little kids who don’t like getting messy (above) that could be turned into a pumpkin person decorating contest from mollymoocrafts(link unavailable)

Here is an easy game that is a fun alternative to bobbing apples – hands behind your backs and “try” and eat the donut! Genius idea (and not just for Halloween) from Tiffany Boerner via madlystylishevents

This is one of the games we did at our school and it was a huge hit with younger kids as well as kids from other age group ranges!Candy Corn Games

This is my all-time favorite…how many candy corns are in the jar? Take this fun party game inspiration from madlystylishevents

One of my favorite games as a kid was the gooey guessing games often found in haunted houses. Reaching into the unknown and feeling something squishy is one of the ultimate Halloween experiences with a little fear factor involved…

Think of the fun and squeals with these Halloween games for kids.

Slimy. Gooey. Green.
Gooey gross stuff so perfect for Halloween giggles.
– pumpkin slime by learnplayimagine
– eyeball soup by Fun At Home With Kids
– stretchy green slime by Fun At Home With Kids

Creepy doesn’t have to be scary. These are more giggles than screams when it comes to Halloween games for kids.

This is a fun Halloween party game, or anytime game! Spiders just freak me out anyway! via chickenbabies (photo below)

Download and print these super fun Halloween scavenger hunt printables that could be a fun game to play together. Or create a cool multi-clue treasure hunt like the one pictured below from KaterineMarie‘s.Goofy Hanging Spiders

This was such a hit at my friend’s house last year. I gathered all the kids on the floor to make goofy spiders and the results were hilarious (photo below) via mollymoocrafts(link unavailable).

Ghost balloons are fun Halloween science magic from the lovely MamaSmiles.

Just like a traditional Potato Sack Race, except the white pillowcase is decorated like a ghost – simple outdoor fun for Halloween from firefliesandmudpies

Halloween bingo is such a great party game for a group of kids (or adults)! 4 different designs to download from makoodle

Nearly any of the Halloween games for kids can be adapted for the younger players. Halloween games are so fun for toddlers and preschoolers…they live their lives in perpetual holiday-mode! They won’t miss a beat joining in.

Have fun knocking down a few ghosts with No Time For Flash Cards

Great for Halloween party fun or just playing with your kids. via messforless

Halloween fun that won’t rot their teeth! I love the idea of making this LEGO goody bag be a speed build game for your party via repeatcrafterme

Decorating candy houses is such a fun group activity for friends and cousins. Make it an annual not-so-spooky fun game at Halloween (photo below). via KatherineMarie

So simple and genius, via itsoverflowing

Open if you DARE! via KatherineMarie

Looking for some games that kids can do inside? Sometimes the October weather doesn’t cooperate with outside fall party plans…

Add a little creepy to your Halloween party fun with this guessing game! via The Idea Room

Make mini witches hats for goofy finger puppet conversations via Classic-Play (link unavailable)

If you’re planning on throwing a Halloween party then here’s some fun (free printable) photo booth props your kids will love – it’s Halloween selfie time!. photo above via No Biggie

Paper bag puppets are a classic Halloween activity! crafty fun for a Halloween party and handy for taking the treats home. via Make and Takes

No party is complete without this classic blindfold game. The extra eyes add a perfect Halloween twist! photo above
via Lil Luna

This free Halloween Bingo game is an easy hit at any gathering with kids (and grown ups)! via The Crafting Chicks

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