[Halloween] Indoor Games for Kids! Perfect Ideas for Halloween [Part 2]
Dressing up as ghosts and parading through town to collect treats from everyone.
Halloween is one of the events kids look forward to, right alongside birthdays and Christmas.
This article introduces fun indoor activities that will liven up Halloween.
When you’re planning games or recreational activities for a Halloween party at home, school, or in childcare settings, be sure to make use of this list.
We’ve gathered a variety of games that work for small to large groups!
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[Halloween] Indoor Games for Kids! Perfect Ideas for Halloween [Part 2] (1–10)
Halloween True-or-False Quiz
Here’s an introduction to a Halloween true-or-false quiz game.
You’ll be asked questions in a true-or-false format about things like the origins of Halloween, the meaning of dressing up in costumes, and why pumpkins are used, so it’s easy to answer with just true or false.
It helps you learn new facts and also touch on the meaning behind seasonal events, so it’s highly recommended.
I think kids around age two can enjoy it, so people of all ages can join in! If you get lots of answers right in the true-or-false quiz, you might even become a Halloween expert.
Give it a try!
Dance Battle
Here are some Halloween party games that are sure to be a hit.
The first is the Thousand-String Pull.
Tape prizes to several strings and bundle all the strings together so you can’t tell which string is attached to a prize.
Pull a string and see what you get—it’s exciting to find out which prize you’ll win! The second is the Eyeball Relay.
Draw eyeballs on ping-pong balls, give each player a spoon, and pass the ping-pong balls from spoon to spoon as you move along.
The challenge is to get the wobbling ball to the end without dropping it.
The third is the Mummy Game.
Use a roll of toilet paper to wrap one teammate and turn them into a mummy; the team that completes their mummy the fastest wins.
The fourth is the Freeze Dance.
Dance to the music, and when the music suddenly stops, try not to move—whoever freezes best wins.
All of these games are perfect for Halloween and highly recommended.
Pick pumpkins and collect ribbons!
Hang pumpkin zip bags under a low table to create a game you can enjoy with the feel of fruit picking! Put cute ribbons inside the zip bags.
If you prepare a few different colors, you can have fun chatting—“What color will it be this time?”—as you play.
Using a low table also turns it into a crawl-under activity, adding an extra sense of excitement.
Be sure to adjust the ribbons’ shapes and sizes so they’re safe for children to touch.
Ghost Bowling
An indoor game where you knock down handmade bowling pins—crafted from items like toilet paper rolls—using colored balls.
Draw illustrations perfect for a Halloween party, such as jack-o’-lanterns and ghosts! You can also create characters based on popular motifs or original characters inspired by the kids’ own ideas.
While standard bowling uses 10 pins, setting up a larger number can give children a greater sense of accomplishment.
It also sounds fun to make it a team competition and play for points.
Ghost Fishing Game
Perfect for a Halloween party! Here’s a “Ghost Fishing Game” that kids will love.
Draw Halloween-themed motifs like ghosts and pumpkins on paper cups to delight the children! Attach a magnet to the ghost cup used as a fishing rod, so even little ones can safely and easily enjoy the fishing game.
Hide candies or ‘miss’ items inside some cups, and the kids are sure to be hooked, playing with excitement and anticipation!
