Halloween Crafts & Games

Easy, festive crafts include pumpkin decorating, paper ghosts and bats, spooky garlands, masks, and simple kits. Look for kits with pieces pre-cut so kids can dive in, and set up on a wipeable surface. These work as a Halloween party activity or an afternoon at home, and many double as decorations.

Crowd-pleasers include pumpkin bowling, a monster freeze dance, pin-the-spider, a Halloween scavenger hunt or bingo, and donut-on-a-string. Pick a couple that suit the ages, keep them short, and have small prizes or favors on hand. Mixing an active game with a quieter craft keeps energy balanced.

Set up a craft or pumpkin-decorating station, plan two or three short games, and add a coloring or activity sheet for downtime. Rotating between active games and a quiet craft keeps energy steady. Sending kids home with their craft and a small favor gives the party a happy, easy ending.