33 Best Halloween Games for Kids – Free Printables & Party Hits
Over the years, we’ve tried countless Halloween games for kids, from the classics you can play in the backyard to printable favorites that make party prep easy.
This collection brings them all together in one place, mixing free Halloween printables with traditional games that work for classrooms, homeschool days, or family celebrations.
Whether you’re planning a classroom party, a neighborhood get-together, or just want some simple Halloween fun at home, these games are low-prep, kid-approved, and full of spooky charm.
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Halloween Games for Children’s Parties
Halloween parties for kids don’t need to be complicated to be memorable. A few simple games, some laughter, and a bit of spooky energy go a long way.
Over the years, we’ve played these Halloween games at home, in classrooms, and with neighborhood friends, they always get kids moving, laughing, and working together.
These ideas mix active play with easy-to-set-up activities, perfect for keeping a group entertained without a lot of prep.
Whether you’re planning a classroom celebration or a family party, you’ll find a mix of classics and clever Halloween twists that fit any age group.
Moo Moo Boo
Give Duck Duck Goose a Halloween spin with Moo Moo Boo. Kids sit in a circle while one walks around saying “moo, moo…” until they pick someone with a big “boo!”, and the chase begins.
After a few rounds, build in a quick rhyming lesson using “oo” words like boo, shoe, and blue. For variety, try Crow Crow Scarecrow, Bird Bird Bat before a bat lesson, or Sweep Sweep Fly when learning about transportation.
Pass the Pumpkin
Kids sit in a circle and pass a mini pumpkin while Halloween music plays. When the music stops, the child holding it answers a quick review question, anything from math and science to colors or spelling.
To make it trickier, have them pass the pumpkin behind their backs or under their legs. It’s simple, low-prep fun that combines learning, movement, and laughter.
Halloween Spells What?
Give each child a large letter from the word HALLOWEEN and see how many new words they can form together within a set time. Team captains can help organize the letters or write the words on the board to keep score.
For extra movement, have kids race across the room to a “word zone” each time they form a new word. You can even turn it into a craft activity, let them decorate their letters before or after the game for a creative twist.
Check out our favorite board games for Halloween.
Skeleton Game
This hands-on activity helps kids learn about bones in a fun, active way. Have everyone stand and touch each bone as you name it, starting at the toes and working up the body (“the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone…”).
For a faster version, use Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes to keep it lively. You can repeat it at different speeds, switch to another language, or use anatomical terms for older kids.
Pair the game with a skeleton craft or a quick anatomy book to reinforce what they’ve learned in a creative way.
Toilet Paper Mummy
A Halloween classic that always gets laughs! Split kids into small groups and give each team a few rolls of toilet paper. One child becomes the “mummy,” and the others race to wrap them up before time runs out.
You can play it as a speed challenge, whoever finishes first wins, or as a creative contest, letting teams decorate their mummy with extra details and crowning the best design.
It’s silly, low-prep fun that works indoors or outdoors and guarantees plenty of giggles.
See all of our fun Halloween crafts for kids.
Pumpkin Bowling
All you need for this fun twist on bowling are empty soda bottles and ping pong balls. Set up ten bottles as pins and use the balls as mini bowling balls.
If you’re outdoors, swap the ping pong balls for small pumpkins, but choose lightweight ones so things don’t get too messy! The pumpkins rarely roll straight, which makes the game extra silly and entertaining for kids.
Candy Taste Test
This sweet game is always a hit. Blindfold each child and give them a small piece of candy to taste. They earn a point for every correct guess, and the player with the most points wins.
For a fun twist, use jelly beans and have kids guess each flavor. The mystery (and surprise reactions) make it even more entertaining, especially with Jelly Belly’s flavor packs.
Donut on a String
This messy-but-hilarious game is always a party favorite! Hang glazed donuts from the ceiling so they dangle right at the kids’ mouth level, adjusting each one for height.
The challenge? No hands allowed! Whoever finishes their donut first wins. Expect lots of laughter (and maybe a little sugar chaos).
Guess the Candy Corn
A classic guessing game with a sweet twist! Fill a jar with candy corn, just be sure to count the pieces beforehand.
Each player writes down their best guess, and the one closest to the actual number (without going over) wins a small prize. Simple, fun, and perfectly on theme for any Halloween party or classroom celebration.
Have fun with our Halloween candy scavenger hunt riddles!
Gross Out
Kids love this one, it’s gross, silly, and full of laughs. Prepare a few mystery boxes (shoeboxes work great) and fill each with something squishy or sticky. Cut a hole in the lid just big enough for a hand to reach in.
Try these creepy “feel” ideas:
- Cooked spaghetti for intestines
- Peeled grapes for eyeballs
- Partially set red Jell-O for witch’s blood
- A latex glove filled with playdough for a severed hand
Let each child take turns guessing what they’ve touched before revealing the spooky truth. It’s simple to set up, guaranteed to get giggles, and maybe a few squeals!
Free Printable Halloween Games
Bring a little spooky fun to learning time with these free printable Halloween games, perfect for classrooms, parties, or cozy afternoons at home. Each activity mixes creativity with skill-building, keeping kids engaged while celebrating the season.
Halloween scavenger hunt
Turn your space into a spooky adventure with our free Halloween scavenger hunt clues. Kids can follow riddles to uncover hidden treasures, or try a Halloween photo scavenger hunt where they capture themed snapshots to boost teamwork and creativity.
Halloween matching game
Younger children will love our free Halloween memory game printable. Matching spooky pairs helps build concentration and memory while adding just the right touch of Halloween fun.
Printable Halloween bingo
Our free printable Halloween bingo cards are a simple way to get everyone involved. Filled with themed images and symbols, they’re perfect for classrooms, family nights, or parties.
Halloween escape room
Have a fun Halloween escape room, an interactive and immersive adventure where kids work together to solve puzzles and riddles.
Halloween word games
Have fun with our free printable Halloween word games:
Scary mad libs printable offers a hilariously eerie twist on the classic word game, allowing players to fill in the blanks with spine-tingling words and phrases to create ghostly and side-splitting stories.
Fall mad libs free printable adds a delightful autumnal flavor to the classic word game, inviting players to fill in the blanks with seasonal words and create whimsical and laughter-inducing stories.
Our free finding words within words worksheet offers an educational and engaging activity where children find smaller words hidden within longer Halloween-related words, reinforcing spelling and word recognition.
Halloween mad libs is a hilarious and educational word game where children fill in the blanks with Halloween-themed nouns, verbs, and adjectives to create comical stories.
Have fun with our Halloween themed scattergories printables with 4 different boards to print out.
Halloween word scramble printable is a brain-teasing game challenging kids to unscramble jumbled Halloween-related words, enhancing their vocabulary and word recognition skills.
Halloween activity placemats
Creative and themed free printable Halloween activity placemats to entertain kids during mealtime with coloring activities, mazes, and puzzles, adding a festive touch to your Halloween dinner table.
Halloween I Spy
Make math enjoyable for preschoolers and kindergartners this October with these free Halloween counting worksheets, designed to teach them to count from 1 to 10 while engaging in fun and spooky holiday themed activities.
Halloween Gifts for the Winners
Add an extra touch of excitement to your Halloween games with small prizes that kids will love. These fun and festive treats make perfect rewards for party games or classroom contests.
For young readers, Batman The Long Halloween offers a thrilling mystery set in Gotham City, ideal for superhero fans who enjoy a little suspense.
The Lego Halloween Ideas Book is perfect for creative builders, filled with spooky projects like haunted houses and ghostly creatures.
For kids who love art, a Halloween rock painting kit lets them turn ordinary stones into mini masterpieces, a craft they’ll proudly display.
Halloween Mad Libs Junior always brings laughter, turning simple wordplay into silly seasonal stories that sneak in a bit of language learning, too.
You can’t go wrong with Room on the Broom, a cozy, heartwarming story about friendship and teamwork that’s perfect for winding down after the party.
Pop fidget toys are another hit, they’re sensory, fun, and endlessly reusable. Pair them with spooky Halloween bracelets for a simple but memorable keepsake.
And for a timeless favorite, The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat captures the magic of Halloween night, making it a great gift for storytime lovers.
Last Updated on 22 October 2025 by Clare Brown
