9+ Easy But Fun Halloween Party Games For Little Kids
Halloween is such an exciting time for little kids, they get to dress up, go trick or treating and play fun stuff. That is, if we manage to get ourselves set to provide all the spooktacular fun!
If you're in the planning stages - or even the last minute panic stage - before Halloween, here are nine easy yet fun party games that little kids will have a blast playing.
This collection includes easy halloween games for young kids, halloween party activities for toddlers, preschool halloween party games, and fun halloween games for kindergarten.
These games are perfect for making sure your little guests are happy and entertained.
Delightful Indoor Party Games for Little Ones
When the weather gets cold and leaves fall, you might well decide to have your Halloween fun indoors! These activities are perfect for keeping excited kids jacked up on Halloween candy happy and entertained.
1. Balloon Tennis: A Bouncy and Energetic Twist
Balloon tennis is so simple to set up. You can even plan in a craft activity to make 'rackets' from paper plates and lolly sticks. Alternatively, you'll need rackets and some kind of net or centre marker... and balloons. I'd suggest orange and black or even Halloween themed balloons.
Kids will love bouncing, batting, and laughing together. It's great for fun halloween party games for young children who are learning to coordinate their movements.
Glitter On A Dime has a great tutorial for crafting tennis rackets.
2. Halloween Scavenger Hunt: An Adventure Within Four Walls
Make your indoor space exciting with an indoor Halloween scavenger hunt. Hide Halloween-themed items around a room or your entire home. Then challenge the kids to find them. This game is great for encouraging problem solving and always ensures lots of fun and laughter.
Here's a video with three delightful game ideas for little kids to enjoy on 31st October.
These indoor games will make sure your little guests have a great time, no matter the weather.
Watch them enjoy the Halloween fun with lots of energy and laughter.
3. Pumpkin Painting
A popular activity for toddlers is Pumpkin Painting. Give them small pumpkins, non-toxic paints, and watch their creativity come alive.
4. Mummy Wrap Race
For preschool halloween party game, try the Mummy Wrap race. Kids will love racing to see who can wrap their "mummy" the quickest with toilet paper.
Essentially, you need to hoodwink some adults into being the 'Mummy', parents are great target for this!!
Then are the kids with TP rolls and set them loose wrapping each mummy in a race to see who can have the most wrapped mummy by the end of the game.
5. Halloween Bingo
Halloween Picture Bingo is a fun twist on the classic game and great for young kids - and makes a great kindergarten activity to celebrate Halloween.
This set of picture Halloween Bingo Cards is great for kids.
6. Candy Corn Counting
Candy Corn Counting is essentially a very simple counting game, but let's face it, anytime candy is introduced, kids are going to be happy!
A variation on Candy Corn Counting is guessing how many candies are in a jar. Fill the jar with Halloween themed candy and then use this lovely printable from the shop to allow everyone to log their guess.
You can buy this game on its own or as part of the Halloween Kids Games Bundle, which has 11 fun games for kids to enjoy.
7. Groove and Freeze on Command
The Freeze Dance involves kids dancing to a Halloween themed playlist of music, then freezing when the music is stopped. The last one to freeze is out, and the game keeps going until a winner is found.
This game gets kids moving and teaches them to listen. It's a fun way to keep everyone active and entertained.
8. Relay Races: Unleash the Competitive Spirit
One always reliable outdoor game is the classic relay race. Put the kids in teams and watch as they race back and forth, passing Halloween-themed objects as batons. It's a great way to build teamwork and burning off some energy.
- Set up a course with obstacles or stations for added challenge
- Incorporate spooky elements like ghostly prizes or goblins to chase
- Adjust the difficulty level to suit the age and ability of the participants
Outdoor halloween party games for kids like relay races make for a memorable backyard halloween party ideas for kids. They'll be talking about it for a long time after the party.
9. Party Games for Boosting Imaginative Thinking
When it comes to halloween fun that spark creativity in kids, these games are perfect for fun imaginative play.
The Cooperative Storytelling game is a great choice. Kids work together to tell a story, adding their own twists and characters. It's an activity that encourages imagination in young children. It helps with teamwork, communication, and creativity.
Another fun game is Imaginative Charades. Kids act out magical scenarios, like being a unicorn or exploring a haunted house. This game brings laughter and encourages kids to think creatively. It's a great halloween party idea to inspire creativity.
- Cooperative Storytelling: Weave an imaginative tale together
- Imaginative Charades: Act out fantastical scenarios
- Dress-Up Relay Race: Race to complete a costume challenge
10. Sensory-Friendly Party Games for All Abilities
Organising a Halloween party means making sure all kids can join in and have fun. Halloween party games and accessible halloween activities for kids are key. They make the party sensory-friendly for party games for children with special needs.
- Set up calming sensory bins with things like rice, sand, or kinetic sand. Kids can play quietly and enjoy the feel of the materials.
- Try cooperative group activities like parachute play. These games help kids work together and talk more.
- Have low-stimulation areas with soft music and dim lights. Kids can relax and play quietly here.
With a mix of inclusive halloween party games, accessible halloween activities for kids, and sensory-friendly halloween games, all kids can join in and have a great time at the Halloween party.
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