Halloween recreation ideas that kids will love
Are you looking for fun Halloween activities that you can enjoy with kids? With not only spooky decorations and costumes but also games that make everyone smile, you’re sure to create a memorable event.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Halloween-themed activities that children will love.
They’re easy to prepare and perfect for classrooms or at home.
Let’s plan a special Halloween party filled with children’s laughter!
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Halloween recreation ideas that kids will love (1–10)
Halloween Bowling
When it comes to “bowling,” it’s one of the classic games that people of all ages can enjoy.
But even this timeless game can instantly become a Halloween-themed activity when you play it at a Halloween party! To enhance the Halloween vibe, try putting ghost or pumpkin faces on the pins, and make the prizes Halloween-themed treats—everyone will have a blast!
Halloween drop
The classic recreation game, Drop the Handkerchief.
It’s a fun, exciting game whether you have a small or large group.
How about trying a Halloween-themed version? Instead of a handkerchief, use a pumpkin ornament or a black cat plush and enjoy “Halloween Drop”! The rules are exactly the same as the regular Drop the Handkerchief.
If the kids are in costumes, the atmosphere is even better—extra cute and lively!
Let’s cooperate! Matching game
The picture-matching game involves aligning the images drawn on the surfaces of four cube-shaped boxes to complete a single illustration.
Since you need to change the orientation and positions of the boxes, if you prepare large boxes, children can move their bodies and have fun.
If you make the completed illustrations Halloween-themed—like jack-o’-lanterns, witches, or Dracula—it will help build the Halloween mood.
You can also adjust the difficulty, for example by increasing the number of boxes from four to six.
Halloween recreation ideas that kids will love (11–20)
Pumpkin Fukuwarai
Let’s try playing Fukuwarai—a classic New Year’s game—with a Halloween twist! First, cut orange construction paper into the shape of a pumpkin.
Next, cut out facial parts for a jack-o’-lantern from another sheet of paper, and you’re all set.
Then blindfold the player, have the others hand them the parts, and let them complete the jack-o’-lantern’s face on the pumpkin.
The person who makes the neatest face wins.
It’s a game everyone can laugh about and enjoy, whether the face turns out nicely or not.
Apple bobbing
Apple bobbing is a game where you try to pull apples floating in water out using only your mouth.
It’s a classic Halloween game and is often played in places like the United States.
Originally, it was said to be a game for telling fortunes in love! Fill a bucket with water, float lots of apples in it, and use your lips or teeth to grab them.
You must not use your hands! Since the area can get wet, it’s best to lay down a tarp or picnic sheet.
For children, it’s a good idea to use smaller apples.
It can be quite tricky, which makes it exciting and fun!
Halloween piñata
Let’s decorate with a piñata to liven up your Halloween activities.
A piñata is a paper doll-like ball filled with candy and small toys.
In Mexico and many Central and South American countries, it’s often broken open during festivals and children’s birthday celebrations.
The way they break it is different from Japan: blindfolded children take turns hitting the ball with a stick until it bursts.
It’s like a kusudama-breaking game—sounds fun, doesn’t it? You can make one easily by turning a paper bag into a jack-o’-lantern or adding simple Halloween decorations.
Spend a fun time with the kids using a Halloween piñata!
Candy grab
Speaking of Halloween, it’s a classic for kids to come around saying “trick or treat” and get candy, right? If you turn it into a candy grab, it might make for a Halloween that’s a little different from the usual.
If you don’t have a Halloween-themed toy lantern, just use something you have on hand, like a box or a basket, and fill it with candy.
Let the kids grab as much as they like.
You can almost picture their delighted faces when they manage to grab lots of treats.
Decorating the candy box or basket with Halloween-themed decorations will make the atmosphere even better.