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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)
Wobbly Ghost Target Game
Why not make ghosts out of construction paper and balloons and enjoy a target game? Attach twine to the finished ghosts and hang them from above—they’ll sway gently with a bit of wind or vibration.
Hang a bunch, and it’ll look like a horde of ghosts is closing in! You can use any “weapon” to knock them down: crumpled newspaper balls, air cannons—prepare whatever the kids like best.
If you pre-cut the ghost parts, all that’s left is sticking them on, so you can also enjoy making the ghosts together with the kids!
Transform into a witch! Halloween game
This is a Halloween circuit-play activity that includes games like “Spiderweb Tunnel,” “Pumpkin Carry with a Ladle,” and “Ghost & Pumpkin Fishing.” As the children clear each game, they transform into witches.
There are various types of capes, hats & ribbons, and wands, so they can become a witch that feels uniquely their own—that’s a fun highlight.
Once they’ve cleared all the games and completed their witch transformation, they get a treat.
For infants and toddlers, adults can help them aim to clear the games; from around preschool age, it also looks fun to compete for speed.
Candy-eating contest
Among the many obstacle races, the candy-grab contest is perfect for a Halloween party.
Hang bags filled with treats along the course and have the kids grab them.
If you’re holding it alongside other events, it’s best to set it up at the end since participants will be carrying their snacks afterward.
Fill the bags with Halloween-themed goodies like chocolate, candy, and cookies.
It’s an indoor game that doesn’t just involve eating sweets—it gives children the sense of accomplishment of winning treats themselves.
Candy game by rock-paper-scissors
An indoor game where a teacher dressed up as a Halloween-themed character plays rock-paper-scissors with the children and gives candy to those who win.
On Halloween, there’s a tradition where kids say “Trick or treat” to ask for sweets.
In this game, children receive candy by winning at rock-paper-scissors, which gives them an extra sense of accomplishment.
Prepare Halloween-themed treats like candies and chocolates.
It’s also recommended that the costumed teacher really gets into character, such as a witch or a wolf!
Arranged Dodgeball
An indoor game where a teacher dressed as a witch throws a jack-o’-lantern-like ball, and the children try to dodge it.
Since the kids can play without throwing the ball themselves, it’s great for a preschool Halloween party.
Holding it in as small a space as possible makes it easier to get “hit” even with soft, gentle throws.
The rule is that children who get hit by the witch’s ball are taken to the witch’s house and tickled.
Try incorporating this program to let children experience a uniquely Halloween atmosphere.