'Tis the season for some tricks and treats, and there's no better way to indulge in the fun than with some spooky games. Embrace the crisp Autumn during your Halloween celebration and plan some festive outdoor games for your little ones to enjoy. With easy DIY options, you can keep your little ones entertained while also giving them a place to channel their sugar highs! Check out these 16 spooktacular ideas.
This DIY game is just as fun for your kids to make and help set up as it is to play during your festivities.
This also makes for a fun cornhole idea! Get inspired by the DIY monster toss board.
Move over, eggs — October is all about hunting for gourds in all different sizes!
Grab a bunch of mini pumpkins and you instantly have a fun activity. See more mini pumpkin games.
Whether you use freshly carved pumpkins or store-bought alternatives, this is a clever seasonal twist to this classic carnival game.
Transform a cardboard box into a jack-o'-lantern game for kids to enjoy at your Halloween celebration.
With a few bales of hay, you can create a life-size bowling alley in your backyard! See more hay-bale bowling.
Just in case the kiddos need an opportunity for even more candy — or an outlet for their sugar-induced energy — consider letting them swing at a seasonal piñata ($52).
The child who can pop the most wins! See more confetti balloons.
The kids will love the treats, and you'll get a kick out of watching them try to eat them. See more of the dangling doughnuts game.
Let your tots freely chuck their favorite pumpkins without you having to worry about a mess.
Pumpkins of any size will do the trick. See more pumpkin ring toss ideas.
You might want to stock up on the family pack of toilet paper for this one. See more of the toilet paper mummy game.
The kid who can stomp the most in a certain amount of time wins! Trust us — it's harder than it sounds. See the pumpkin patch stomp game.
Just because it's an oldie doesn't mean it's not a goodie! See more bobbing for apples here.