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[Halloween] Fun Recreational Activities for Kids: Ideas They’ll Love [Part 3]
Halloween originally began as an ancient Irish festival, but in recent years it has taken root in Japan as a major autumn event.
When Halloween season arrives, it has become so popular among children that Halloween parties are even held at preschools and schools.
This article introduces recreational activities you can enjoy for Halloween.
These ideas are perfect for occasions when many children gather, such as Halloween parties.
Plan some fun activities and make Halloween even more enjoyable!
[Halloween] Fun Recreational Activities for Kids: Popular Ideas [Part 3] (1–10)
Rampaging mannequin
It’s a game where you draw cards and assemble the organs of a human anatomical model.
If you cause vibrations or any disturbance, it goes wild, so you have to carefully put the organs back.
It’s the kind of toy you could get hooked on even by yourself.
Plus, you can learn how the body works—two birds with one stone.
Balloon popping game with blow darts
Let’s try a balloon-dropping game using a blow dart! Don’t worry—these are safe, handmade blow darts.
To make them, wrap origami paper around a cotton swab cut in half to create the dart, then place it inside a wide straw, like one for bubble tea, and you’ve got a safe blow dart! For the targets, inflate balloons and tie the mouths securely.
To boost the Halloween vibe, draw ghosts or pumpkins on the balloons.
Point a circulator fan straight up to blow air, set the balloons above it, and whoever knocks a balloon down first wins.
Ghost Hide-and-Seek
How about trying hide-and-seek in slightly scary cosplay? I recommend not only having the seeker wear a scary costume, but also the hiders.
It turns into a reverse kind of hide-and-seek where the seeker gets startled when they find someone.
Haunted house
It’s become an era where you can get tons of Halloween goods at 100-yen shops.
Why not get creative and set up a haunted house at home or at your Halloween venue? It’s Halloween night, after all! Let’s give everyone a good scare!
Candy-eating game
When it comes to what kids look forward to at Halloween, isn’t it all about the candy? Some little ones might even think it’s a snack event where you collect treats in a jack-o’-lantern-shaped bucket.
So, how about trying a candy-based game—like a “candy-biting game”—to get everyone excited? Hang lots of candies using laundry clips, and have the kids jump lightly and grab the treats with their mouths without using their hands.
Cosplay fashion show
Speaking of Halloween, it’s all about cosplay! How about holding a fashion show with everyone in costume? Instead of just competing on coolness or cuteness, it would be fun to showcase outfits that are uniquely possible because it’s Halloween.
And afterward, if everyone has a cosplay party, it’s killing two birds with one stone!
Jack’s fukuwarai
Fukuwarai is a traditional game that’s been around for a long time.
It’s one of those games everyone can enjoy together—from young children to adults, even grandpas and grandmas.
While fukuwarai often brings to mind New Year’s, how about trying a Halloween version with a jack-o’-lantern shape and face? It’s a simple game, but when you end up with a funny face, everyone bursts out laughing and it gets lively.
It also sounds fun to make your own fukuwarai using colored construction paper or origami.
Spider Net Game
“Spiderweb” refers to a spider’s web.
Spiderwebs are a classic, slightly spooky Halloween decoration.
The Spiderweb Game is a play activity where you use thin strings like plastic ribbon (such as lily-of-the-valley tape) to create a web, and players try to pass through without getting caught.
You can tape the web between hallway walls, or, if you have a large room, two people can hold elastic bands in both hands and cross them to form gaps for others to crawl through.
Spot the Fake! Game
During the Halloween season, many limited-edition candies and sweets are sold, making snack time something to look forward to.
How about making that snack time even more fun with a spot-the-fake game? In this “Spot the Fake” game, we mix popular squishy toys in with real donuts.
You have to pick the right one before you can eat!
Let’s dance to a Halloween song!
An essential part of any Halloween party is the wealth of “Halloween songs” found around the world.
There are many different tracks, and this video features ones that three children can enjoy dancing to together.
If you dress up—another highlight of Halloween—practice the dances, and put on a fun performance, it will surely turn Halloween into an even more unforgettable and delightful memory!
