Spooky Fun: Halloween Party Games for Kids to Keep Them Entertained

Planning a Halloween party for kids? 🎃👻 There's nothing like creating a festive, spooky atmosphere with fun games to keep the little ones entertained. From creepy crawly relay races to pumpkin bowling, kids love getting into the spirit of Halloween with interactive and engaging activities. If you're hosting a Halloween bash, these party games will be a hit with the kids (and even the adults watching!).

Below, we’ve gathered some exciting, easy-to-set-up Halloween party games that are perfect for kids of all ages. Let the spooky fun begin!

1. Pumpkin Bowling

Pumpkin bowling is a fun and simple game that will have kids laughing and playing for hours.

• What you’ll need: Small pumpkins (without stems) and 10 rolls of toilet paper or plastic bowling pins.
• How to play: Set up the toilet paper rolls or pins like a bowling alley. Kids will take turns rolling the pumpkins to see how many "pins" they can knock down. The player with the highest score wins!

Bonus Tip: Draw ghost faces on the toilet paper rolls for an extra spooky touch.

2. Mummy Wrap Race

This is a hilarious game that will get kids moving and giggling.

• What you’ll need: Rolls of toilet paper or crepe paper.
• How to play: Pair the kids into teams. One child will be the "mummy" while the other wraps them in toilet paper from head to toe. The first team to fully wrap their mummy wins. Be sure to leave a spot for them to see and breathe!

Bonus Tip: Turn it into a race by having them “walk like a mummy” to a finish line without their wraps falling off!

3. Pin the Hat on the Witch

A Halloween twist on the classic "Pin the Tail on the Donkey."

• What you’ll need: A large poster of a witch without a hat, paper witch hats, and a blindfold.
• How to play: Blindfold the kids and have them attempt to place the witch's hat in the right spot on the poster. The closest one wins!

Bonus Tip: Make the hats from sparkly or colored paper for a magical look.

4. Spooky Musical Chairs

Add a spooky spin to the classic musical chairs.

• What you’ll need: Chairs, Halloween-themed music (like "Monster Mash" or "Ghostbusters").
• How to play: Set up chairs in a circle and play Halloween music as the kids walk around. When the music stops, they scramble to find a seat. Remove one chair each round until there’s only one winner left!

Bonus Tip: For extra fun, decorate the chairs with spider webs and fake spiders.

5. Ghost Toss

This simple yet fun game will test the kids' aim and hand-eye coordination.

• What you’ll need: White bean bags (decorated as ghosts) or small soft balls, and a bucket or basket.
• How to play: Set up a bucket at a distance and give the kids the ghost bean bags. They take turns trying to toss the ghosts into the bucket. Whoever gets the most ghosts in wins.

Bonus Tip: Use different-sized buckets or cauldrons for different point values to make the game more challenging.

6. Spider Web Obstacle Course

Transform part of your party area into a spooky spider web for kids to crawl through.

• What you’ll need: Black string, yarn, or crepe paper.
• How to play: String the yarn or crepe paper across a hallway or room, crisscrossing it to resemble a spider web. The kids must crawl, duck, and maneuver their way through without touching the "web." Set a timer and see who can make it through the fastest!

Bonus Tip: Place plastic spiders on the web for a creepier effect!

7. Monster Freeze Dance

A great game for kids to get their energy out while dancing like monsters!

• What you’ll need: Halloween music playlist.
• How to play: Play some spooky music and let the kids dance like monsters. When the music stops, they must freeze in place. Anyone caught moving is out. The last monster standing wins!

Bonus Tip: Encourage the kids to wear their scariest monster faces when they freeze.

Get Creative with Your Own Halloween Games!

There’s no shortage of spooky fun when it comes to Halloween party games, and the best part is you can get creative and make up your own! Whether it’s pumpkin relay races, candy scavenger hunts, or broomstick limbo, the goal is to keep the kids engaged and having a great time.

If you’ve got your own Halloween game ideas, share them with us in the comments! We’d love to see how you're adding extra spooky fun to your party.