[For Seniors] Recreation Games Related to October Events
October is when the heat finally eases and autumn truly sets in.
The weather is getting cooler, and there are probably more days that feel comfortable.
Autumn is full of exciting events like Halloween and sports festivals.
This time, we’ll introduce recreation ideas related to October’s events.
Since some seniors may find it difficult to go out, we’ve focused on activities that can be enjoyed indoors.
Please use these as a reference and have a wonderful time together!
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- [November Health Topic] Indoor Recreation Ideas for Older Adults
- [For Seniors] Simple Tabletop Games: Fun and Engaging Recreational Activities
- [For Seniors] Easy and fun seated activities you can do in your room
- For Seniors: Simple and Fun! November Recreation Ideas
- [For Seniors] Snack Recipes We Want to Make in the October Recreation Activity
- [For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Enjoy October
- Entertainment and Performances That Delight at Day Services for the Elderly
[For Seniors] Recreation Games Related to October Events (91–100)
Bakeraccho
When we think of ghosts, we don’t just picture them swaying and drifting—we also strongly associate them with changing into different forms.
This song is themed around things that can change shape, and its choreography even incorporates elements of games.
Not only ghosts but also raccoon dogs (tanuki) and cats are used as prompts, with everyone striking poses and trying to match them.
By using your whole body to hit each pose, you can enjoy moving your entire body in a fun way.
The song’s light tempo makes it easy to find a rhythm for moving, which really enhances the enjoyment.
Bingo game
At events, the classic bingo game is a staple.
For occasions like seniors’ gatherings, try making it extra special with a slightly more luxurious selection of prizes! After all, the prospect of winning something is exciting at any age—not just for kids, but for adults too.
You don’t have to use store-bought bingo cards; handmade ones can be just as fun, and you can make them larger and easier to read.
Searching for the numbers is a mental exercise and works well as brain training.
Everyone will get enthusiastic—maybe you’ll even find yourself calling out numbers louder than usual!
The world goes wah-ha-ha!
A song with a gentle vibe that expresses a smile with the whole body—perfect for a Halloween setting where you convey fun through your entire being.
Since the content involves moving your body broadly to a calm rhythm, you can feel the song’s comical world with your whole body.
The lyrics that depict smiles and playful expressions are also key to conveying joy, and if you consciously focus on your facial expressions, the sense of fun will be emphasized even more.
If squats are difficult, doing the moves while seated is also recommended.
Focus on your arms and move your whole body with intention.
Persimmon Ball Toss Game
While enjoying the autumn atmosphere and stimulating the brain, how about trying a recreational activity called the “Persimmon Toss Game”? Making the persimmons is simple: crumple up some newspaper into a ball, wrap it all around with orange vinyl tape, and draw a leaf with a permanent marker—that’s it.
The persimmons are light and soft, so even if they hit someone, it won’t hurt, and you can throw them while seated—so enjoy the “persimmon toss” to your heart’s content.
Prepare a net like the ones used for fishing, and compete to see how many persimmons you can get into it, just like a ball-toss game at a sports day—it’s sure to be a hit!
Sports day activity
Since it’s the season for sports, many facilities may be planning to hold sports days.
Even if you don’t go as far as a full sports day, how about incorporating popular athletic-event-style activities as recreation to get people moving? For example, have each team line up in a single file and pass a baton backward.
Once it reaches the last person, switch hands and pass it forward—like a baton relay.
Or sit in a circle with a box in the middle and toss balls into it.
Let’s enjoy the sports day atmosphere and get everyone excited!
Sprint-style game showdown
October means sports festivals, and sports festivals mean footraces! But since it’s tough for older adults to actually run, here’s a “footrace-style game” instead.
Prepare a long, flattened garbage bag and a water-filled plastic bottle as a weight.
The participant sits in a chair, and at the signal to start, uses their toes to pull in the plastic sheet that’s laid out under their feet.
There’s a plastic bottle placed at the front end, so be careful to reel it in without tipping it over.
Maple leaf wall hanging
Speaking of autumn, maple leaves are beautiful and are a symbol of the season.
How about making a wall decoration that evokes an autumn night with the moon and maple leaves? Paste chiyogami or origami paper onto thick cardstock, then add a circle of origami paper to represent the moon.
Fold a rabbit and paste it onto the moon, and decorate the surroundings with lots of maple leaves.
If you fold the maple leaves in various colors, it will look colorful and lovely.
You can get everything at a 100-yen shop, so why not give it a try?