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)
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!
Pinata Game
A piñata is a papier-mâché party item used at festivals in places like Mexico, and it’s filled with candy.
Blindfolded children use a stick to break it open.
Since the goal is to get candy, it pairs well with Halloween, and piñatas shaped like ghosts or jack-o’-lanterns can help set the mood.
It’s important to adjust the amount of paper used, depending on the participants, to achieve a strength that makes it suitably breakable.
Wobbly Pumpkin Tower
A wobbly pumpkin tower game played with handmade toys inspired by jack-o’-lanterns.
Put crumpled newspaper and bubble wrap into orange plastic bags and secure them with yellow vinyl tape.
Cut pieces from black plastic bags to make facial features for the pumpkins, stick them on, and the toy is complete.
Children can also enjoy making the toys themselves by cutting and sticking the parts.
It’s a simple Halloween game with easy rules: stack the pumpkins without letting them fall.
Halloween paper cup fishing
This is a Halloween game you can make by customizing paper cups you have at home.
Cut the paper cups horizontally in half, make a hole in the center, and thread a twist tie through it.
Draw illustrations like pumpkins or Dracula, then hide candies inside and set them up.
For another version, stick double-sided tape on a paper cup, cover it with white fabric, make a hole in the center, tie a string, and attach a magnet.
Kids will enjoy this Halloween activity where, when they fish up a cup, it may have candy inside or a “miss” motif.
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!