[Project] Enjoy Halloween with Kids! A Roundup of Event Ideas [Part 2]
Isn’t Halloween one of the events kids look forward to most, right after birthdays and Christmas?
Dressing up as their favorite characters, getting candy, enjoying delicious food together, and playing games—Halloween parties are so much fun!
But since Halloween comes around every year, you might find yourself stuck on what to plan.
So in this article, we’re sharing event ideas that are perfect for Halloween!
If you’re having trouble deciding on this year’s plan, be sure to make use of this list!
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Haunted House Game
This is a Halloween-themed recreation using a board game.
Since it’s set in a haunted house, it perfectly captures the Halloween mood.
Unlike video games, you learn the rules yourselves and run the game, so it may feel not only challenging but also refreshingly new for the younger generation.
It’s a classic, time-honored game that adults who grew up with board games can enjoy together as well—definitely give it a try.
Spiderweb Darts
With everyday materials like paper plates, vinyl (electrical) tape, and tissue paper, you can enjoy Halloween-themed darts.
By attaching vinyl tape to the paper plate target with the sticky side facing outward, the thrown darts will stick to it like a spiderweb.
You can also make spider-shaped darts by crumpling tissue paper into a ball and wrapping it all around with tape, which will make the game feel even more realistic.
It’s a Halloween twist on a standard, always-exciting darts game—one that kids will be eager to jump into first.
Halloween Scratch Art
Scratch art, which can be made using only crayons and drawing paper, is perfect for the art-filled autumn season, including Halloween.
After coloring the paper with as many of your favorite colors as you like, cover the entire surface with black crayon to create your canvas.
When you scratch the black layer with something like a wooden chopstick, the colored layer underneath appears, letting you create vibrant, colorful artworks.
You can draw Halloween-themed pictures or anything you like—it’s a fun, exciting experience different from ordinary drawing, and it’s especially recommended for children.
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Halloween prank
Because Halloween in Japan tends to take on a festive, party-like atmosphere, it’s easy to forget its darker side with ghosts and demons—but that actually makes it a perfect match for pranks.
Putting on a realistic mask and suddenly appearing in front of children can create excitement similar to Japan’s Namahage.
It’s also great as a recreational activity for kids to play on each other, not just for adults to do the scaring, so it’s recommended.
However, just like with Namahage, some children may become genuinely frightened, so be especially careful if adults are taking the lead.
Halloween paper puppet (Peep-show)
How about trying a paper puppet show (peep-sart) in places where lots of children gather, like kindergartens or daycare centers? A peep-sart is a paper puppet theater that combines elements of picture-story shows and puppet plays.
In this Halloween-themed version, ghosts come to visit, and when you give them treats, they reveal who they really are.
There are small hints peeking out, so children can imagine and think together, asking, “Who’s hiding there?” It’s a fun, educational event idea that sparks imagination.
It’s also great because it’s easy to customize and make by hand.
Halloween Ring Toss
By giving the classic festival ring toss a Halloween twist, you can delight children.
It’s easy to make: wrap colored paper around toilet paper rolls to create targets, draw illustrations on them, then cut and spread one end of each roll to form “feet” and fix them onto construction paper or similar.
Adding Halloween-themed prizes—like candy for successfully landing a ring on a target—will liven up the event.
Once you try it, you’ll see it’s a sure-fire activity that adults will enjoy as much as kids.
Paper cup fishing game
A fishing game using paper cups is a hit at Halloween events for all ages.
Since you can make it with familiar materials like fabric, it’s easy to try.
It’s not just about reeling something in—some cups contain a “winning” item like a bat, while others are empty “misses,” so choosing which cup to fish for becomes important and adds to the gameplay.
It’s a game plan that brightens up Halloween events and can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults.