Halloween Games and Activities for Kids

Planning a Halloween party for kids? Along with costumes, treats and decorations, a few simple Halloween games and activities can keep children entertained throughout the party.

Here are some easy ideas that work at home, at school or at a Halloween party.

1. Halloween scavenger hunt

Hide Halloween-themed objects around the house or garden and give children a list of things to find. You can use pumpkins, spiders, bats, ghosts or other decorations.

2. Halloween bingo

Create bingo cards with Halloween pictures or words. Call out the items one by one and let the children mark their cards.

3. Halloween crossword

A Halloween crossword is a fun printable activity for children who enjoy puzzles. Use simple Halloween-themed questions about pumpkins, witches, ghosts, bats and other spooky characters.

You can also create a personalized crossword with the children's names, favorite Halloween characters or questions about the party.

4. Halloween word search

A Halloween word search is another easy activity to prepare and print. Hide spooky words such as witch, pumpkin, ghost, spider and costume in the puzzle.

5. Halloween coloring pages

Print Halloween coloring pages and set up a small creative corner where children can color pumpkins, ghosts, witches and other Halloween pictures.

Make a personalized Halloween crossword

With ElisGrid, you can create your own Halloween crossword using custom questions, answers and a hidden phrase. Print it at home and use it as a Halloween party game, classroom activity or fun activity for kids.

A printable crossword is an easy way to add another activity to your Halloween celebration.