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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!
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[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.