Halloween! It will be here before I know it… like tomorrow! Costumes have been decided (well, one for sure, and the second keeps changing between a hockey player or a baseball player—my money is on a combo of the two). Halloween crafts have already begun, and this year, we will be hosting a Halloween party—which means… Halloween Games for Kids!

Since I am how I am, we will be having oodles of crafts, activities, and games to keep those Halloween boys and ghouls busy.

One way we’re going to do that is with our Halloween Countdown Activity Calendar. Each day, there’s a little Halloween-themed activity we can do together, as well as a bunch of activity pages this mama can pull out when I need an extra few minutes of quiet. You can grab yours FREE right here:

Below are some more Halloween ideas that I’m thinking about pulling out at our party. I thought I’d share just in case you are throwing a spook-ebration too!

Halloween Games for Kids

Indoor Halloween Games

Halloween Charades Game for Kids by Buggy and Buddy – Gather the family for a fun-filled Halloween charades night! This classic game can easily be adapted for different age groups, making it perfect for both little ones and older kids.

Halloween Topple Tree Math Game by LalyMom – See how many spider rings it takes to topple a Halloween pipe cleaner tree! This Halloween game would be great for a classroom, too.

Bat Counting Game by Fantastic Fun and Learning – Turn an egg carton bat craft into a playful way to explore early math concepts. This hands-on counting game is a fantastic addition to any preschool Halloween celebration!

Ghost Bottle Bowling by No Time for Flash Cards – Let the kids help make their own ghostly bowling pins, then set up a spooky lane for a Halloween-themed bowling game that’s as fun to create as it is to play.

Halloween Stack, Count, and Squirt Game by Momma’s Fun World – Make ghosts and cups with the kids. Then stack them high, and get ready for some hilarious Halloween stacking fun. Perfect for keeping little hands busy and giggling.

Halloween Matching Game by Happy Hooligans – Toddlers and preschoolers can explore colors, patterns, and textures with this simple yet engaging Halloween matching game. Easy to set up and endlessly replayable!

Pin the Boo on the Ghost by The Pleasantest Thing (link no longer available) – A fun, Halloween-themed take on the traditional birthday party game. Heres the same idea from A Bubbly Life you can check out.

Balloon Catch by Vanilla Joy – This super simple balloon game is pure entertainment! Watch the kids laugh and move as they try to keep their balloons from touching the ground.

Sticky Spider Web Game by Hands On As We Grow – Create a sticky tape “spider web” and see how many crumpled newspaper “flies” the kids can toss and catch. A creative, active Halloween game that’s sure to be a hit!

Roll a Jack O’ Lantern by A Little Pinch of Perfect – Grab some playdough, dice, and the printable game board for a silly dice game where players build their own jack-o’-lanterns. A festive mix of creativity and chance!

Outdoor Halloween Games for Kids

Pumpkin Patch Stomp by Delia Creates – This game just needs a lot of orange balloons and kids who love to stomp! Now this one will not be for those squeamish about popping balloons! That might just be a Halloween spook in itself!

Halloween Party Game by Gets Bored Easily – Turn beach pails into a number-tossing game for Halloween. This activity could be used in so many different ways. It’s an ideal Halloween game for school since you can practice loads of learning skills.

Ghost Toss by Mess for Less – Set up this super simple Halloween game with balloons and foam board! You could make this so simply by using an old cardboard box – or better yet, have bigger kids create it themselves!

Candy Corn Literacy Halloween Games by Growing Book by Book – Play candy corn hop and candy corn cover-up with the kids this Halloween. While having a blast together, the kids will be exploring early literacy concepts. And let’s face it, Halloween games at a Halloween party? Let’s take it outside.

Pumpkin Hunt by Crystal and Co. – Use small decorative pumpkins to set up a scavenger hunt for the kids. Change it up by using real pumpkins or adding written clues to the hunt.

Boxes and Pumpkins by JDaniel4’s Mom – Turn simple boxes into a variety of pumpkin-themed games for Halloween. Can your kids come up with their own version?

Even More Creative Game Ideas!

Halloween Counting Activity – This fun preschool activity can be done indoors and then extended outdoors with so much fun for groups, small or large.

Pumpkin Golf by Eighteen25 – Turn a jack o’ lantern into part of a miniature golf game! This Halloween game is sure to put a smile on those little faces.

Pumpkin Chunkin’ Game by B-Inspired Mama – Make your own “pumpkins” and see how far the kids can throw them! This would be fun after Halloween, too, with old jack o’ lanterns.

Spider Web Walking Game by No Time for Flash Cards – A simple Halloween game that you can set up inside or outdoors.

Pumpkin Popcorn Relay by Meaningful Mama – This can be a team or individual relay race to see which team can fill the pumpkin with popcorn first.

There you have them—lots of Halloween games for the little ones to enjoy. You will also notice, because I am how I am, that there are no spooky or scary games. I am rather jumpy myself, so I will enjoy these cutesy Halloween parties just as long as I can.

But with these little ones of mine, I am not too sure how long they will last. Mama might not be attending these parties in the years ahead—I’ll stay indoors and paint smiling faces on pumpkins.

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Thank you so much for reading, friends. I hope you are having a fabulous Halloween!

xo
Sarah