Halloween games for kids are the topic of our blog post today!
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s about time we added some spooky fun to our learning environments, don’t you think? But here’s the thing: Halloween isn’t all about costumes and candy; It is a golden opportunity for interesting educational activities that entertain and enlighten our young students.
I scoured the web, delving into various corners to discover some truly amazing Halloween games for kids. From ghoulish jelly bean tosses to mummy-wrapping relays, these games offer a delicious mix of fun and learning.
And, because I know how much we appreciate the details, I added links to the original source of each set, so you can get the step-by-step on how to set them up in your own space. For more materials, check out our Halloween Resources section.
Halloween games for kids
Below are some practical Halloween games for kids. Take a look and share your comments with us.
1. Guess the ghost
Inspired by netmums, this game brings together the excitement of musical chairs and ghostly wailing. Children sit in a circle and walk blindfolded while touching other children’s heads. When the music stops, the touched child must let out a “ghostly moan.” Whoever is “it” guesses who made the noise. A sure way to get lots of laughs and screams! Great for younger children. Read more about Netmums
2. Halloween charades
Courtesy of Better houses and gardens, this twist on classic charades gets a spooky update. Create cards with Halloween-related terms and use a themed container to draw. It’s about acting and guessing on a two-minute timer. Perfect for kids who love little challenges! Find out more about BHG
3. Worm cake
For slightly older kids who aren’t afraid to get dirty, check out this gem of a Ideas to break the ice. It involves removing gummy worms from pie pans filled with whipped cream using nothing more than your mouth. It’s complicated, exciting and hilarious! See all the details about Icebreaker Ideas
4. Witches Beer Carnival Game
This game of Carnival Savers Add a twist to your traditional toss game, using stuffed frogs and witches’ cauldrons. Line up cauldrons and have kids throw frogs into them. The more they arrive, the better the prizes will be. Great for kids who love a good point and throw challenge! Learn more about Carnival Savers
5. Giant Spider Web Making Game
If you like crafts and decoration, this idea of Children’s activities blog It is brilliant. Have the kids build a giant spider web out of wool and twigs to hang outside the front door. Not only does it make a fun decoration, but it also serves as a fun scare for the neighbors. Find out how on the Kids Activities Blog
6. Fun in the photo booth
Presented by Better houses and gardens, this DIY photo booth idea includes festive curtains and fun shapes for kids to hold to take pictures. It’s a simple setup that only requires a curtain, paper cutouts, and wooden sticks. If you’re short on time, you can find ready-made games at party stores. This is a great way for kids to take home party favors. Read more about BHG
7. Halloween Lawn Tornado
Halloween games for kids
HGTV brings a Halloween twist to the classic game of Twister. It’s all about the spooky color palette: think black, white, orange and green. Spray paint in these colors on your lawn and let the twists and turns begin. This outdoor game is sure to keep kids interested and active! Find out more on HGTV
8. Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Decorate a room with spooky decor, like cardboard tombstones, paper spider webs, and bats hanging from the ceiling. Hide candy and let the treasure hunt begin! This game is a good combination of creative decoration and adventure seeking. Learn more about this game at netmums.
9. Newspaper Eating Monster Release
Featured in Spaceships and laser beams, this newspaper-eating monster tossing game is perfect for preschoolers and elementary school students. Use a bucket and old newspapers to “feed” a monster by throwing paper at it. It’s simple, safe, and oozes Halloween spirit. Learn more here
10. Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
Another hit of HGTV. Take this game outdoors with an oversized tic-tac-toe board made from duct tape. Use small orange and white pumpkins as X’s and O’s. This puts a seasonal twist on a classic, inviting kids to strategize while enjoying the outdoors. See details on HGTV
11. Gummi Toss
coming to us from Better houses and gardens, this game is as decorative as it is entertaining. Glass milk bottles are trimmed with Halloween-colored tulle and labeled with point values. The children take turns throwing miniature pompoms into the bottles. What I appreciate about this is its dual purpose: it serves as a game and decoration. In my opinion, everyone wins! Read more about BHG
12. Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss Game
Featured in Ideas to break the ice, this game is perfect for younger children. All you need is a piece of cardboard designed to look like a pumpkin with a mouth big enough to serve as a target for the beanbags. Toss games are always a hit and this one allows for more competition if you want to keep score. Learn more about icebreaker ideas
13. DIY Halloween Bubbles
This is a wonderful and whimsical idea of Spaceships and laser beams. These homemade bubbles can serve as party favors, classroom treats, or even candy alternatives for Trick or Treaters. Bubbles are a universal joy and presenting them with a Halloween twist is pure genius. Find the details here
14. MATH GAME THROWN DOWN BY FALL
Courtesy of Coffee cups and crayons, this game is perfect for the young mathematician. Using a pair of dice and colored paper clips, kids work on basic math skills while trying to balance a paper tree with paper clips. It’s a game of chance and skill, and if the tree falls, you’re out. It’s a fun way to integrate learning into play time. See how it’s done here
15. Wrap a mummy
Also from Ideas to break the ice, the Wrap a Mummy game is an oldie but a goodie. Teams compete to wrap the chosen ‘mummy’ in paper towels or white crepe paper. The capture? The eyes, nose and mouth must be left exposed. It’s a race against time and the first team to complete the wrap wins. More details on icebreaker ideas
Final thoughts
I really enjoyed diving into the web to find these gems and I hope you find them as delicious and enriching as I do. Remember, games are more than just playing; They are life experiences that improve social skills, cognitive development, and, yes, even add a little education to the mix.
Feel free to mix and match, modify or even create your own variations. After all, creativity is the spice of education. For more materials, check out our Halloween Resources section. I wish you all a fun-filled, educational, and most importantly, safe Halloween!
