17 Festive (and Fabulous!) DIY Kids' Halloween Party Games

POPSUGAR Photography | Arturo Torres
POPSUGAR Photography | Arturo Torres

Your kiddos are bound to be attending a bunch of Halloween events this year, from school celebrations and neighborhood bashes to seasonal birthday parties. But don't worry — you can still have an original party without repeating the same spooky activities. With options like the toilet paper mummy relay and the eyeball roll, check out these spooktacular Halloween games to liven up your big event! Bonus: they're all easy DIYs, so you and your little one(s) can have some fun before the party even begins.

01
Pumpkin Run
Pen and Paper Flowers

Pumpkin Run

Grab a bunch of mini pumpkins and you instantly have a fun activity. See more mini pumpkin games.

02
Fall Bowling Alley
The Polohouse

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.

03
Autumn Tic-Tac-Toe Table
It's Overflowing

Autumn Tic-Tac-Toe Table

Bonus points for using festive washi tape to create the board. See more of the creative Fall tic-tac-toe game.

04
Eyeball Roll
Oopsey Daisy

Eyeball Roll

A seasonal (and clever!) alternative to the traditional egg-and-spoon race. See more eyeball roll ideas.

05
Witch Pitch
Chica and Jo

Witch Pitch

Use mini cauldrons to create the board, but remind your little ones that they don't get points for the candy corn they eat! See more of the Halloween witch pitch game.

06
Monster Toss
The Photographer's Wife

Monster Toss

This also makes for a fun cornhole idea! Get inspired by the DIY monster toss board.

08
Lair of the Spider Queen
Chicken Babies

Lair of the Spider Queen

White streamers easily make a tricky spiderweb for the kids to navigate. See more of the spiderweb obstacle course.

09
Boo Bowling
It's Written on the Wall

Boo Bowling

Put those extra rolls of paper towels to use and get those kids bowling. See more Halloween ghost bowling.

10
Poke-a-Pumpkin
Project Denneler

Poke-a-Pumpkin

By covering the plastic cups with tissue paper, your little ones won't know if they're getting a trick or treat. See more of the trick-or-treat pumpkin poking game.

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Dangling Doughnuts
Inner Circle Photography

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.

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Pumpkin Ring Toss
Growing a Jeweled Rose

Pumpkin Ring Toss

Pumpkins of any size will do the trick. See more pumpkin ring toss ideas.

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Toilet Paper Mummy Relay Race
The R House

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
Goblin Bowling
Mud Pie Studio

Goblin Bowling

By filling the old bottles with paint, they'll become harder to knock down. Plus, they make for adorable, spooky gremlins! See more soda bottle bowling.

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Pin the Spider on the Web
Ella Claire

Pin the Spider on the Web

This is an easy DIY, or check out the free printable. See more of the pin the spider on the web game.

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Pumpkin Patch Stomp
Delia Creates

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.

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Bobbing For Apples
Inner Circle Photography

Bobbing For Apples

Just because it's an oldie doesn't mean it's not a goodie! See more bobbing for apples here.