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 Elementary School Halloween Parties (21–30)
Rock-Paper-Scissors Train
For large Halloween events or parties, a Janken Train (rock-paper-scissors train) is highly recommended.
In a designated space, everyone walks around, and at the host’s signal they find a partner and play rock-paper-scissors.
The person who loses places their hands on the winner’s shoulders and moves behind them, and the game continues until everyone forms a single line.
You can enhance the Halloween atmosphere by having participants in costume fully act out their characters, or by dimming the lights if you’re indoors.
Try it with an elementary school class, or with close family and friends!
Ghost Catch Game
This is a “Ghost Catch Game” that’s perfect for livening up a Halloween party! It’s easy to make: stick eyeball marshmallow stickers onto a toilet paper roll and draw a mouth to complete your ghost.
Then use a long stick, like a cleaning wiper handle, to pick up the ghosts.
It helps develop concentration and quick reflexes while you play, making it great for kids! For a harder version, try cutting the rolls shorter or using more sticks and challenge it with both hands.
It’s quick to prepare, so be sure to include it in your Halloween event and have fun!
Ideas for Games to Liven Up Elementary School Halloween Parties (31–40)
Eyeball Drop Game
How about enjoying a DIY “eyeball drop” game using paper cups, a ping-pong ball, a paper plate, and chopsticks? Cut a hole in the center of the paper plate for the ping-pong ball to pass through, and attach a handle using the chopsticks.
Draw Halloween-style designs like pumpkins or eyeballs on the ping-pong ball, line up about six paper cups on a table, and you’re set! The rule is to place the ping-pong ball on the paper plate, roll it around, and drop it through the center hole into a paper cup.
You can increase the number of cups, set a time limit, and come up with various ways to play depending on your ideas!
Treats? Tricks? Game
This is a game inspired by the classic Halloween phrase “Trick or Treat,” meaning “Give me candy or I’ll play a trick on you.” First, for preparation, get two identical containers: put candy in one and slime in the other.
Then the children, with their eyes closed, reach into one of the containers.
If they get candy, lucky them; if it’s slime, too bad.
The slightly strange feel of the slime adds a nice, Halloween-like touch.
Halloween True or False Game
Why not try a true-or-false quiz as a way to learn more about Halloween? You’ll be asked questions like which country Halloween originated in and what date it’s held, and you answer with true or false.
Don’t just reveal the answers—explain them by including stories such as the origins of the annually celebrated Halloween and the tale of the jack-o’-lantern.
That way, the event will be even more enjoyable.
It’s a quiz that will further boost the excitement of children who are looking forward to Halloween day.
Halloween Bingo
Isn’t bingo a classic game for events? It’s fun to hear the numbers called, watch the rows line up, and wait expectantly for the number you want.
For Halloween, you can enjoy a twist on the usual bingo by using motifs like ghosts.
First, have everyone write Halloween-themed characters on their bingo cards.
Once everyone’s cards are ready, take turns calling out characters.
As with regular bingo, anyone who completes a line wins.
This not only makes for a fun game but also helps participants discover different characters and deepen their understanding of Halloween.
If the prizes are sweets, it should highlight the Halloween atmosphere even more.
Zombie tag
This game is inspired by zombies, a classic Halloween costume theme.
The rules are almost the same as regular tag, but there’s one key twist: the chaser must act like a zombie.
Also, anyone tagged by a zombie becomes a zombie too—just like in zombie movies—and starts chasing the remaining humans.
A key point is to really get into character, so don’t run too fast.
If everyone turns into a zombie within the time limit, you lose.
You can also add rules like using a vaccine, or create your own original rules for extra fun!
