Ideas for Games to Liven Up an Elementary School Halloween Party
Are you wondering what kinds of activities to include for your elementary school Halloween party? If you add creative ideas that everyone in the class can enjoy and plenty of Halloween flair, it’ll become a lasting memory for the kids.
In this article, we’ll introduce Halloween activities and games you can easily enjoy right in the classroom.
They’re all handmade and simple to set up, so feel free to use them for inspiration.
Let’s create it together and host a wonderful Halloween party full of smiles!
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Ideas for Games to Liven Up an Elementary School Halloween Party (1–10)
Ghost Fishing Game
This is a game inspired by a classic Halloween motif: ghosts floating in midair.
You use a fishing rod with a paper cup attached to hook target paper cups.
A magnet is attached to the fishing rod side, and metal that reacts to magnets—such as colored twist ties—is attached to the targets.
By skillfully bringing them together, you can “catch” the targets.
Covering the fishing rod’s paper cup with fabric to make it look like a ghost not only enhances the Halloween atmosphere but also hides the magnet’s position, increasing the challenge.
You can make it even more fun by adding elements like hiding candy in the targets.
Drive out the ghost!
Here’s a Halloween-perfect game for elementary school kids called “Chase the Ghosts Out!” All you need to do is stick stickers with cute ghost faces onto plastic bottle caps—prep done.
Flick the caps with your finger to chase the ghosts out of a square frame; the rules are simple.
But there’s strategy too, so you’ll find yourself getting really into it.
It’s an easy game that everyone can enjoy with family and friends, and it’s perfect for a Halloween party activity.
It also sounds fun to work together and come up with a plan to chase the ghosts out.
Come on, let’s enjoy Halloween together!
Apple bobbing
Apple bobbing is a game where you float apples on water and try to grab them using only your mouth.
It’s a popular Halloween classic overseas, and some say it originated because apple harvest season coincides with Halloween.
Fill a large container with water and apples, then place your hands on the outside of the container.
When you’re ready, start at the signal, bring your face close to the water, and grab apples using only your mouth.
Set rules like: the first to get a set number of apples wins, or whoever collects the most apples within the time limit wins.
Give it a try!
Ideas for Games to Liven Up an Elementary School Halloween Party (11–20)
Halloween Treasure Hunt Game (Candy)
It’s a simple game where players search for hidden treasures around the venue.
A classic rule is that the harder the treasure is to find, the more luxurious it is.
To create a Halloween atmosphere, it’s a good idea to put care into the treasures you prepare.
Sweets are essential for Halloween, and toys or accessories shaped like classic motifs such as ghosts or jack-o’-lanterns would also be great.
By adding rules like giving hints based on the participants’ ages, you can make it a game that everyone can enjoy.
Ghost-catching game
A spooky cup-grabbing game where the thrill comes from the roll of the die deciding the winner.
Use masking tape to mark where to place the paper cups and each player’s position.
Draw ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and other images on the bottoms of the cups and arrange them in the center—then you’re ready to play.
Roll a handmade die and move one cup at a time toward yourself by the number shown.
If no clear winner is decided, it’s also fun to set a time limit and use rules like declaring the player with more cups at their position the winner.
Candy grab game
Speaking of Halloween, there’s a traditional custom where children say “Trick or treat!” to get candy.
Here’s a perfect game for Halloween: a grab-and-go candy game using a box.
Put a variety of candies into a large box and shuffle them around.
Cut a hole in the center for hand access, transfer the candies into the grab box, and it’s ready.
You’ll enjoy the excitement of not knowing what candy will come out!
Pumpkin Fukuwarai
When you hear “Fukuwarai,” you might strongly associate it with New Year’s, but depending on the theme you choose, it’s a game you can enjoy in any season.
For Halloween, ghosts and jack-o’-lanterns are easy-to-understand motifs.
You prepare a base outline and separate facial parts, then, while blindfolded, compete to see how closely you can recreate the original face.
Since the game is as simple as arranging the parts, people of all ages can enjoy it.
You can also adjust the difficulty by increasing the number of parts, so it’s important to tailor the challenge to the player.