Outdoor Halloween Party Games
16 DIY Outdoor Halloween Party Game Ideas
Product Credit: Pottery Barn Kids
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'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.
1 Cornhole Halloween Game
This DIY game is just as fun for your kids to make and help set up as it is to play during your festivities.
2 Monster Toss
This also makes for a fun cornhole idea! Get inspired by the DIY monster toss board.
3 Gourd Hunt
Move over, eggs — October is all about hunting for gourds in all different sizes!
4 Pumpkin Run
Grab a bunch of mini pumpkins and you instantly have a fun activity. See more mini pumpkin games.
5 Pumpkin Toss
Whether you use freshly carved pumpkins or store-bought alternatives, this is a clever seasonal twist to this classic carnival game.
6 Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss
Transform a cardboard box into a jack-o'-lantern game for kids to enjoy at your Halloween celebration.
7 Fall Bowling Alley
With a few bales of hay, you can create a life-size bowling alley in your backyard! See more hay-bale bowling.
8 Spooky Piñata
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).
9 Confetti Balloons
The child who can pop the most wins! See more confetti balloons.
10 Dangling Doughnuts
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.
11 Pumpkin Chuckin' Halloween Game
Let your tots freely chuck their favorite pumpkins without you having to worry about a mess.
12 Pumpkin Ring Toss
Pumpkins of any size will do the trick. See more pumpkin ring toss ideas.
13 Toilet Paper Mummy Relay Race
You might want to stock up on the family pack of toilet paper for this one. See more of the toilet paper mummy game.
14 Pumpkin Patch Stomp
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.
15 Bobbing For Apples
Product Credit: Pottery Barn Kids
Just because it's an oldie doesn't mean it's not a goodie! See more bobbing for apples here.
