Best 13 Halloween Games for Kids in 2025
Mandy | 8th, Oct
When the pumpkins are glowing, the costumes are on, and candy buckets are waiting to be filled, there’s only one thing left to make a Halloween party unforgettable: the games. If you’ve been wondering what are some good Halloween games for kids?, you’re in the right place. These thirteen lucky (or should we say unlucky?) activities are the perfect recipe for giggles, shivers, and nonstop fun.
Whether you’re planning a spooky bash for preschoolers, a backyard get-together for older kids, or just want to keep your trick-or-treat crew entertained, these Halloween party games will keep little ghosts and goblins excited long after the candy sugar rush fades.
1. Mummy Wrap Race
Hand out rolls of toilet paper and split the kids into teams. One child stands still while teammates race to wrap them up as a mummy. The first complete mummy wins—or you can let the kids tear free in dramatic fashion once the wrapping’s done.
Yes, it makes a mess. But yes, it’s worth it.
2. Ghost Cup Stack
Grab a stack of white plastic cups and use a black marker to draw ghost faces on them. Kids can either compete to stack the cups into a tall ghostly tower or try to knock them down with a small ball.
It’s simple, inexpensive, and fun for every age group. Plus, you can reuse the cups year after year.
3. Haunted Role Play Adventure
Want to turn things theatrical? Create a mini haunted story for the kids to act out. Imagine this: the ghost of George Boul, a greedy candy factory owner, has returned with his army of chocolate ghosts. The children’s mission? To banish the ghosts or convince them to leave peacefully—or else Halloween will be ruined.
Give them props like toy wands, flashlights, or chocolate coins as “weapons” or bargaining tools. Kids love dramatic play, and this kind of storytelling transforms a party into a full-blown adventure.
4. Monster Freeze Dance
Put on a playlist of Halloween tunes—“Monster Mash” is a must—and let the kids dance like zombies, witches, or vampires. When the music stops, they freeze. Anyone caught moving is out until the next round.
This one burns off sugar energy fast and keeps spirits high.
5. Pumpkin Bowling
Line up empty two-liter bottles decorated as ghosts, then roll a small pumpkin as your bowling ball. Kids love the combination of silly and competitive, and pumpkins rolling off in unexpected directions only add to the fun.
6. Pin the Hat on the Witch
A spooky twist on the birthday classic. Hang up a big picture of a witch (drawn or printed), blindfold the players, and spin them gently before they try to stick a paper hat on her head. Closest placement wins.
This one’s especially good for preschoolers since it doesn’t require speed—just giggles and hand-eye coordination.
7. Apple Bobbing Alternative
Traditional apple bobbing can be messy and tricky for young kids. Instead, fill a bucket with floating apples attached to strings. Kids can grab the strings with their mouths instead of dunking their faces in water. It’s cleaner, safer, and still hilarious.
8. Spider Leg Stockings Race
All you need for this game are a few pairs of old pantyhose and some round objects like oranges, balls, or grapefruits. Stuff them down into the legs so they dangle like spider legs. Tie the waistband around the player’s waist, then have them swing their “spider legs” to knock balloons or balls across the finish line.
It looks ridiculous, it feels ridiculous, and that’s exactly why it works.
9. Ghostly Guessing Game
Blindfolded fun never fails at a party. Place Halloween-themed objects in bowls—peeled grapes for eyeballs, cold spaghetti for worms, cotton balls for spider webs, and so on. One by one, blindfolded kids feel the items and guess what spooky thing they’re touching.
The laughter that comes from the dramatic “ewws” and “yucks” is contagious. Keep it lighthearted and remember to tell them what each item really was at the end.
10. Spooky Treasure Quest
Treasure hunts never go out of style, and Halloween gives you the perfect excuse to make it spooky. Start by decorating an old dollhouse with orange and black colors, cobwebs, and a little glitter, then call it the “fairy house.” Hide it in the yard or party space and pack it full of candy bags.
Scatter themed decorations—pumpkins, owls, fake spiders, even glowing garlands—and create clue cards that lead kids from one spot to the next. The last clue leads to the fairy house and their treasure. The storytelling element makes this game magical, especially for younger children who love the idea of fairies hiding goodies.
11. The Charcuterie Challenge
This one’s for slightly older kids, and it’s equal parts creative and silly. Lay out a spread of snacks—cheese, olives, fruit, crackers, even gummy worms—and challenge teams to build the creepiest, funniest, or most stylish snack board.
12. Monster Eye Search
Think of it as an Easter egg hunt gone spooky. Instead of eggs, scatter plastic eyeballs around your living room or yard. Hand the kids buckets or pumpkin baskets and let them search high and low. Whoever collects the most eyeballs wins a prize.
Pro tip: make some glow-in-the-dark for an extra thrill once the sun sets. The squeals when kids discover glowing eyes peeking from under the bushes? Absolutely priceless.
12. The Classic Fishing Game – With a Spooky Twist
This one’s simple but always a hit. Set up a short curtain or divider, and have an adult helper sit behind it with a basket of prizes. Each child gets a “fishing rod” (a stick or bamboo pole with a string and clothespin attached). The kids toss their line over the curtain, and your hidden helper clips on a prize—tiny toys, Halloween stickers, or glow-in-the-dark trinkets.
When they reel it back in, the surprise makes the whole room light up with excitement. It’s easy, mess-free, and works with a crowd of any size.
