Your Halloween party is almost here, yet you still haven’t settled on a plan for the kids. And if they get bored, you already know it’ll turn into chaos.
These Halloween games for kids are here to help you. They’re fun enough that everyone will want in. Choose a few from the list below, then enjoy the spooky season.
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Easy Halloween Games for Toddlers (Ages 2-5)
Toddlers need activities with very little waiting and explanations because they’re not patient. If a game takes more than 2 minutes to explain, a 3-year-old will tune out and begin doing things you probably won’t appreciate hehe.
That’s why the games below are extremely simple to describe, while still being fun.
Halloween Bingo
One of the simplest Halloween activities for toddlers is Halloween bingo. You call out images, such as a black cat or a pumpkin, and the kids cover the matching square.
For this age range, use bingo cards made of pictures only. That way, kids who can’t read yet stay involved.
I’ve created some fun Halloween party games for different ages (printables), and you can get them here:
Roll And Draw a Monster
This easy dice game pairs each number on the die with a body part, like eyes, legs, or a mouth. Kids roll, then draw their monster one piece at a time until it’s complete.
Toddlers do well with it because there’s no winner or loser, only the fun of creating something silly. That removes all the pressure.
Picture I Spy Hunt
Skip the written scavenger hunt and give toddlers a page showing pictures of items to look for around the room (or in the yard), such as a spider, a ghost, or a candy corn, etc.
When they find the object, they mark off the picture. This game keeps little ones active for quite some time.
Monster Freeze Dance
Put on music and let them dance around like tiny monsters. Then stop the music. Anyone still moving once the music ends sits out for one round.
It works off an absurd amount of toddler energy in a very short time, which is probably what you want hehe.
Mini Pumpkin Bowling
Arrange a few empty cans or plastic cups, then let toddlers roll a small pumpkin toward them to knock them down. Reset and do it again.
At this age, there’s no need to keep score. Smashing things over is the entire point.
Fun Halloween Party Games for Older Kids (Ages 6-12)
Older kids can handle more rules, a little competition, and games that last longer than 2 minutes. This is where you’ll find the classic Halloween party games for kids.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Give each kid or team a list of Halloween items to locate, either inside the house or outside if you’re doing a trick-or-treat version. The first group to find everything wins.
Aim for about 10-20 items so the game doesn’t drag for hours. Anything more will make them lose interest fast.
Halloween Charades
Write Halloween words such as mummy, witch, or vampire on cards, then have the kids act them out without speaking. It’s noisy, funny, and requires nothing except the cards.
It’s a great choice for a mixed-age group, because the older kids naturally help the younger ones guess.
Halloween Trivia
Give out simple Halloween trivia questions and let kids answer individually or in teams. Mix easy and a few trickier questions so both the 7-year-olds and the 11-year-olds stay engaged.
Among easy Halloween games for kids, this one works especially well during a quieter part of the party, like just before snacks.
Halloween Word Search
A printed word search packed with Halloween words gives kids something to focus on while they rest between louder, crazier games.
Put a few copies on the table with pencils and let kids pick one up whenever they need a break. It’s less of a group game, but it’s a great built-in pause button for the party.
Candy Corn Guessing Jar
Put candy corn in a jar and have each kid write down how many pieces they think are inside. The closest guess wins the jar.
This one is easy, and it only takes a few minutes to prepare. Kids will keep returning to stare at the jar and revise their guess throughout the whole party.
Costume Parade and Vote
Gather the kids for a small costume parade and invite everyone to vote in categories like scariest, funniest, or most creative.
Give every kid a category to win so nobody leaves empty-handed. This makes a strong opener, since it gives kids something to do as soon as they come in.
Halloween Party Activities the Whole Group Can Play Together
These are the games that bring toddlers and tweens into the same round, because usually older kids help the younger ones without needing to be asked.
Mummy Wrap
Divide the group into teams and give each team one roll of toilet paper. The team that turns one player into a full mummy the fastest wins.
This is one of those Halloween party activities for kids that’s easy to do and quickly becomes fun.
Candy Corn Relay
Have kids carry a piece of candy corn on a spoon across the room and back without dropping it, then hand the spoon to the next teammate. The first team to finish wins a prize.
Toddlers can do it while holding an adult’s hand for balance. This way, no one gets excluded…or injured.
Spider Web Walk
Use painter’s tape to make a crisscross web pattern on the floor, then have kids try to walk or hop through it without touching the tape lines. It’s not as easy as most people think. And that’s why it gets funnier every time another child tries.
Donut on a String
Hang donuts from string at kid height and ask them to eat the donut with their hands behind their back. Well, the whole point of the challenge is that no hands are allowed.
Balloon Stomp
Tie one balloon to each kid’s ankle and let them try to pop everyone else’s balloon while guarding their own. The last one with the unpopped balloon standing wins.
Now this one is noisy and chaotic. But even the shyest child will start running around within the first 30 seconds.
How to Run These Games Without Losing Your Mind
The simplest way to run a kids’ Halloween party is to divide it into blocks of about 25 to 30 minutes per activity. Don’t try to schedule every minute of it.
You can plan one game, then a short break, then the next one.
If you have help from other adults, plan on about one adult for every 5-6 kids.
Also, set up one quiet corner or room with a blanket or a couple of books, because at least one kid will eventually want to move away from the noise. A quiet place like that can prevent a mid-party meltdown.
And hey, you don’t need to play every game on this list. Choose 4-5 that suit your group’s ages and your space, and that will be plenty to fill a solid 2-hour party.
A Party That Runs Itself
When you use these Halloween games for kids, it’s not that hard to have a party everyone will remember.
I’ve created a printable pack with a bunch of these games ready to print and hand out, because typing trivia questions and making your own bingo cards at 11 pm the night before is nobody’s idea of fun.
Get them here for free:
