[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] (11–20)
Crawling through a spider web
Spiderweb Crawl: a game where you set up spiderwebs made from paper or fabric and crawl through them.
It’s an obstacle course that lets kids enjoy the thrill of “How can I get through to the other side?” Another highlight is the spider motif, which helps create a Halloween party vibe.
Keep the unique mesh of a spiderweb in mind and craft a variety of patterns.
Kids can pretend to be spiders, and adding background music could turn it into an exciting attraction.
It’s an indoor activity that captures the spirit of Halloween while letting kids move their bodies and have fun.
Halloween Fukuwarai
This is a Halloween-themed adaptation of fukuwarai, a traditional Japanese game often played during New Year’s.
While fukuwarai usually features faces like Okame or Otafuku, Halloween fukuwarai is made using motifs such as pumpkins and candies.
Draw illustrations on construction paper with pens, then cut and glue the pieces into shape.
You can display the finished pieces on kindergarten or nursery school walls, or enjoy making them together with the children.
Once the fukuwarai masks are complete, laminate them to finish.
Give it a try—fukuwarai-making is a great way to bring out children’s unique creativity.
Rolling Ball Challenge
How about a “Rolling Ball Challenge” for your Halloween party, where you roll a ball and win the prize where it stops? You never know which prize you’ll get, so it’s a perfect game for a thrilling, heart-pounding Halloween.
It’ll be even more exciting if you prepare a variety of candies and even some fun penalties! It’s an easy activity to set up in a daycare or kindergarten classroom, or even in a hallway at home, so if you’re looking for ideas for a Halloween party attraction, be sure to give it a try.
Mummy Game
Let me introduce the “Mummy Game,” a fun activity everyone can enjoy at a Halloween party! Wrap toilet paper around someone’s body to create a mummy.
The visual impact makes it a big hit with kids! If you want to add a competitive element, you could race to see who can finish their mummy the fastest, or set rules like awarding victory to the team that wraps the neatest.
It’s also great because you can do it easily with everyday materials.
Ring toss game
How about enjoying a classic ring toss at festivals and parties with a Halloween twist? It’s easy and inexpensive to make using everyday materials like toilet paper rolls and pipe cleaners.
Draw Halloween-themed motifs—such as ghosts, black cats, and pumpkins—on the toilet paper rolls to set the mood.
Cut small slits into one end of each roll and glue that end onto a sheet of paper to create the base.
Connect pipe cleaners into loops, and your ring toss is ready! It’s safe for small children to play with, so it’s perfect for a Halloween party.
In conclusion
How did you like these indoor games perfect for Halloween? There were all sorts of ideas, from motifs that symbolize Halloween—like pumpkins and ghosts—to games using sweets that kids love.
If you’re looking for more activities, be sure to check out Part 1 as well.
Wishing the kids a fun-filled Halloween!