Halloween-Themed Activities for Kids to Do This Weekend

Parents, it’s that time of year again—when the pumpkins glow, the ghosts giggle, and the kids are bursting with excitement to get their spook on! Whether you’ve got a mini witch, a pint-sized pirate, or a tiny Frankenstein running around, we’ve got you covered with fun Halloween-themed activities that’ll turn your weekend into a fang-tastic celebration. No need to wait until Halloween night to bring on the thrills and chills.

Pumpkin Decorating Party

Forget traditional pumpkin carving (especially if the thought of scooping out pumpkin guts makes you cringe!). Instead, break out the paints, markers, and stickers for a pumpkin decorating party. Let the kids unleash their inner artists and turn their pumpkins into cute, spooky, or totally wacky creations. Add some googly eyes, glitter, or even pipe cleaners for extra flair! The best part? No carving knives needed, so it’s perfect for all ages.

DIY Halloween Costumes

Turn the living room into your very own costume design studio! Raid the dress-up box, old clothes, and craft supplies to create one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes. Let your kids come up with their own wacky combinations—think “zombie princess” or “space cowboy.” Have a mini runway show to show off their masterpieces. You can even give out awards like "Scariest Costume," "Most Creative," or "Funniest Outfit." Make sure to have your camera ready!

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Turn your home or garden into a Halloween treasure trove with a spooky scavenger hunt! Hide Halloween-themed treats (think small toys, sweets, or even Halloween stickers) around the house, and give the kids a spooky list of things to find. Make it extra thrilling by turning off some lights and giving them torches to search in the dark. Cue the spooky music, and let the hunt begin!

Witch's Brew Science Experiment

Time to get bubbling! Set up a Halloween-inspired science experiment with the kids, and let them feel like little mad scientists. You can create a bubbling witch’s brew using simple ingredients like baking soda and vinegar. Add some food colouring and plastic spiders, and watch the "brew" fizz and bubble over! Add a bit of dish soap for extra foaminess. It’s a fun (and slightly messy) way to mix science with Halloween magic.

Halloween Movie Marathon

When you need a break from all the ghoulish games, cosy up with a Halloween movie marathon. Grab some popcorn, make hot chocolate, and snuggle up under blankets for a lineup of kid-friendly Halloween classics. Think Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, or Hotel Transylvania. For younger kids, try Room on the Broom or Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest. Just spooky enough to be fun, but not too scary!

Ghoulishly Good Baking

Transform your kitchen into a haunted bakery! Get the kids involved in some Halloween-themed baking by making creepy cupcakes, monster cookies, or even “mummy” hot dogs. Let them decorate with colourful icing, edible eyes, and sprinkles. The spookier, the better! Try making "witches’ fingers" out of shortbread cookies with an almond for a fingernail. Gross? Yes. Delicious? Also yes.

Ghost Bowling

Turn an ordinary bowling game into a Halloween hit by creating ghost bowling pins. Grab some empty toilet paper rolls or plastic bottles, paint them white, and draw on spooky ghost faces. Set them up like bowling pins and let the kids take turns knocking them down with a small ball. Keep score and have a prize for the ghost-bowling champ!

Mummy Wrap Relay

Looking for a game that’ll get the kids moving? It’s time for the mummy wrap relay! Split the kids into teams and give each team a roll of toilet paper. The goal? Wrap one of their teammates up like a mummy as fast as they can! You can turn this into a timed race or simply award the team that wraps the best-looking mummy. Prepare for some giggles and lots of toilet paper flying everywhere!

Create a Haunted House (at Home!)

Why visit a haunted house when you can make your own at home? Turn your hallway or living room into a creepy corridor with cobwebs, fake spiders, and glow-in-the-dark decorations. Let the kids make "scary" sounds or hide and jump out to give everyone a fright (a fun, gentle one, of course!). Use blankets, string lights, and cardboard boxes to create spooky tunnels or "rooms" in your haunted house. Add a fog machine for extra Halloween vibes!

Spooky Story Time

Cap off the weekend with a round of spooky stories—perfect for kids who love a bit of imaginative fright. You can either read from a favourite Halloween book or make up your own ghostly tales. Dim the lights, gather everyone around, and let the storytelling begin! Give each child a turn to add to the story, and watch as the tale gets funnier and creepier with each twist!

Trick or (hopefully) treat!

With these fun and easy Halloween-themed activities, your weekend will be full of spooky excitement and wicked good times. Whether your kids are into crafting, baking, or just getting their spook on, there’s something here to make the weekend extra special.