Top Halloween Party Activities to Keep Guests Entertained
Halloween parties are only as good as the activities you plan for the shindig. Whether you’re hosting a family-friendly night or an adults-only fright fest, the right mix of games, crafts, and spooky surprises will turn an average get-together into a full-blown event. From costume contests to DIY haunted house thrills, these top Halloween party activities guarantee nonstop fun, with zero awkward lulls.
Costume Contest
Sure, your friends could drop $200 on an elaborate costume, but where’s the fun in that? Host a DIY costume contest instead. Challenge guests to craft their costumes from thrifted finds or pieces that are already in their closets. You’ll get a mix of hilarious and surprisingly impressive looks that keep the party buzzing. You can let everyone vote for their favourites or appoint a “chief ghoul” to make the final call. Offer fun prizes, like gift cards or buckets of candy, to create some friendly competition.
Halloween Movie Marathon and Bingo
Set the mood with a Halloween movie marathon tailored to your guest list. If kids are attending, classics like Hocus Pocus or Coco keep things light and festive. For an adults-only night, go all in with horror staples like Friday the 13th or The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Add a twist by creating Halloween movie bingo cards with squares like “someone screams,” “black cat sighting,” or “jump scare.”
If you love to cook, serve themed snacks for each film—something like barbecue sandwiches for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or witch-hat cookies for Hocus Pocus. You can also end the night with Halloween movie trivia to see who’s really been paying attention.
DIY Candy Bar
It just isn’t Halloween without candy. Offer your guests a variety of options with a DIY candy bar. Gather jars, bowls, or mini black cauldrons from the dollar store, and fill them with bulk candies like gummy worms, candy corn, and mini chocolate bars. This doubles as décor, and kids will love being able to pick their own goodies. Add scoops or tongs so guests can build their own sweet mix, whether they’re snacking on the spot or creating a take-home treat bag.
Spooky Games
Keep the energy up with a lineup of Halloween party games. Mix and match a few of these games to give your guests more options:
Pumpkin tic-tac-toe: Buy mini pumpkins to make the game accessible to everyone.
Ring toss: Dim the lights and use glow-in-the-dark bracelets as rings and witch hats as the targets
Hide and seek: Up the ante by turning off the lights, passing out flashlights, and letting guests play hide and seek in the dark.
Musical chairs: Play eerie Halloween soundtracks or spooky classics instead of typical party music.
Bobbing for apples: It’s old-school, but always a crowd-pleaser. Be sure to keep a few towels on hand to dry off your guests.
Marshmallow toss or haunted beer pong: Kids can toss marshmallows into plastic cups full of candy. If you’re planning an 18+ party, host a beer pong tournament using jack-o’-lantern candy buckets instead of cups.
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Haunted Crafts
Craft stations are great for keeping kids’ hands busy while the grownups chat. If you’re hosting a party full of introverts, crafts are also a great conversation-starter. Try these crafts at your Halloween party:
Halloween gingerbread houses: It’s just like the Christmas version, but spookier. Use graham crackers, purple and green frosting, and creepy toppings like gummy worms, candy eyeballs, and Halloween sprinkles.
Pumpkin painting or carving: Let kids paint pumpkins with washable paints while older guests try their hand at old-fashioned carving.
Cookie decorating: Bake a batch of sugar cookies shaped like ghosts, bats, or pumpkins. Lay out frosting and sprinkles so guests can make their own edible art.
DIY Spooky Frights
Life’s no fun without a good scare. Turn your home into the ultimate haunted hangout with a few DIY spooky experiences that will thrill (and chill) your guests:
Murder mystery party: Assign characters, drop creepy clues, and let guests piece together the who-done-it.
Haunted house: Transform a few rooms, your driveway, or your backyard into a mini haunted house.
Ghost stories and tarot readings: Dim the lights, grab an Ouija board or tarot deck, and see who dares to ask the spirits a question.
Virtual escape room: There’s no need to leave your living room to get the adrenaline pumping. For an interactive twist, try an online escape room everyone can solve together.
If you’re running fog machines or black lights, make sure you’ve got reliable power. Nothing spoils the mood like technology problems. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic portable power station keeps your spooky setup running all night long without cutting the lights on your fright fest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Activities Should I Plan for My Halloween Party?
It depends on the length of the party. Generally, you should plan for three to four activities for a two-hour event. Guests will have different preferences, so offer a mix of games, movies, crafts, and food to please a crowd.
How Far in Advance Should I Prep Halloween Party Activities?
At a minimum, you should plan two weeks ahead. This gives you two weekends to buy supplies, cook, and test any DIY components. For more complex setups, such as a DIY haunted house or a murder mystery party, you may want to plan a month in advance.
Halloween Parties Spark Creativity, Unite Guests, and Depend on Reliable Power
From costume contests to creepy crafts, Halloween parties are all about creativity and fun. Whether you’re setting up a haunted house, a movie marathon, or a sugar-loaded candy bar, the best activities are the ones that bring everyone together.
Still, you need solid logistics to pull off an unforgettable Halloween party. While you’re planning for spooky fun, make sure everything runs smoothly, especially if you’re hosting outdoors or in the dark. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic is a reliable power source that keeps your lights, speakers, and fog machines running without a single scream-worthy power outage.