30 Fun Halloween Party Activities for Kids and Adults

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s about making memories with fun games and activities. Whether you’re hosting kids, adults, or both, the right mix of entertainment will keep everyone happy. Here are 30 Halloween party activity ideas that bring spooky fun, laughter, and creativity for all ages.

1. Pumpkin Carving Contest

Hand out pumpkins and carving tools, then let everyone design their own. Add categories like funniest, scariest, or most creative. Bonus: they double as party decorations.

2. Pumpkin Painting

A less-messy option for kids. Give out paints, brushes, stickers, and glitter to decorate pumpkins in colorful ways.

3. Costume Contest

Let guests show off their costumes with prizes for “funniest,” “scariest,” or “most original.” Always a party favorite.

4. Haunted House Walkthrough

Turn your garage, basement, or backyard into a mini haunted house with cobwebs, lights, and spooky sounds. Guests take turns walking through for a thrill.

5. Halloween Bingo

Replace numbers with pictures of ghosts, pumpkins, or witches. Simple to set up and fun for all ages.

6. Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt

Hide candy and surprises around the house or yard. Kids love searching, and adults can join in too.

7. Apple Bobbing

Float apples in a bucket of water and see who can grab one without using hands. Messy, silly, and fun to watch.

8. Pin the Hat on the Witch

A Halloween twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Blindfolded players try to stick a hat on a witch poster.

9. Spooky Story Circle

Dim the lights and let everyone tell a short scary or funny story. Kids can keep it light, while adults go for extra chills.

10. DIY Candy Bar

Set up jars of candy with scoops and bags so guests can make their own treat mix. Doubles as a favor to take home.

11. Halloween Dance-Off

Play Halloween music and let guests show off dance moves. Add silly challenges like “zombie shuffle” or “witch dance.”

12. Escape Room Challenge

Create a mini escape room with spooky puzzles and clues. Great for teens and adults.

13. Glow Stick Hide-and-Seek

Turn off the lights and give each player a glow stick. Safe, exciting, and perfect for kids who don’t like the dark.

14. Donut on a String

Hang donuts on strings and see who can eat one without using hands. Messy but hilarious.

15. Halloween Charades

Act out spooky characters like mummy or vampire while others guess. Always lively and funny.

16. Cauldron Toss

Set up a plastic cauldron and give guests bean bags or rings to toss inside. Adjust distance for kids and adults.

17. Pumpkin Bowling

Use mini pumpkins as bowling balls and empty bottles as pins. Easy to set up indoors or outside.

18. Mummy Wrap Race

Teams race to wrap someone in toilet paper like a mummy. Quick, goofy, and always gets laughs.

19. Monster Drawing Challenge

Give everyone paper and crayons to draw their silliest or scariest monster. Hang the art as extra party décor.

20. Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe

Paint rocks or mini pumpkins as X’s and O’s, then play on a chalkboard or taped grid.

21. Witch Hat Ring Toss

Set up a witch hat and let players toss rings or glow sticks onto it. Simple, quick, and fun.

22. Creepy Touch Box

Fill boxes with food like spaghetti or grapes and blindfold players to guess what they’re touching. Gross but hilarious.

23. Candy Corn Guessing Game

Fill a jar with candy corn and let guests guess how many are inside. Winner takes the jar.

24. Pumpkin Piñata

Hang a pumpkin piñata stuffed with candy and toys. Kids love breaking it open.

25. Face Painting Station

Set up safe face paints so kids (and adults!) can choose designs like spiders, bats, or ghosts.

26. Ghost Balloon Pop

Fill balloons with slips of paper that say prizes or dares. Guests pop to see what they get.

27. Spooky Trivia

Ask questions about Halloween history, legends, or movies. Perfect for older kids, teens, and adults.

28. DIY Potion Drinks

Set up a “potion bar” with colorful sodas, juices, and candy mix-ins. Guests make their own spooky drinks.

29. Halloween Craft Corner

Provide supplies for masks, paper bats, or ghosts. A creative activity kids can take home.

30. Outdoor Movie Night

End the night with a Halloween movie on a projector. Choose family-friendly for kids or classics for adults. Add blankets and popcorn for cozy vibes.

These 30 activities bring fun, laughter, and spooky charm to any Halloween party. Whether you’re entertaining kids, adults, or both, they’re easy to set up and guarantee a night to remember.