Halloween is a season filled with sweet and scary fun, from creative costumes to heaps of Halloween candy. If you’re eager to brew some magic this Halloween, we’ve got a few ways to incorporate Halloween games and activities into your fall celebrations at home. Try these family Halloween activities with little monsters of all ages. We’re all winners when Hershey Halloween Candy joins the party.
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1. Set up a Scavenger "Haunt"
Everyone loves a good scavenger hunt, especially with a hauntingly good Halloween twist! This scavenger "haunt" with Halloween-themed clues is a great activity to do at home—indoors or outdoors—with any number of little monsters. Get creative with your hiding spots to make the kids use their BRAAAAINS. Reward their progress with tasty treats along the way.
Set up time: 30 mins
Duration: 15 mins or more depending on how many clues you have
Suggested age: At least 4-5 years old to read the clues independently
Number of players: Any
2. Win Big with Halloween Bingo
Looking for a little fall weekend fun? Definitely play some Halloween Bingo, an easy, crowd-pleasing game where everyone's a winner because the game pieces are bite-sized Hershey Candies! Print the game boards and bingo chips, pass out the candy and prepare for fun.
Set up time: 15 mins
Duration: 5-10 mins per round
Suggested age: 3 and up
Number of players: Up to 10
3. Poke a Pumpkin, Win a Prize
Will you pick the perfect pumpkin? Hide a treat—or maybe even some tricks—inside each prize cup and let your guests choose their own party favors. You could also use this to give the kids a daily treat as you count down the days until Halloween!
Set up time: 30 mins
Duration: 1 min
Suggested age: 2 and up
Number of players: Any, depending on how many prizes you have
4. Pin the Wart on the Witch
Nobody "nose" who will win this bewitching version of "pin the tail on the donkey!" We're the best at playing with our candy, so you'll use HERSHEY'S KISSES Candies to win.
Set up time: 10 mins
Duration: 5 mins
Suggested age: 3 and up
Number of players: Any
5. Pick a Pumpkin from the Patch
Will you pick the perfect pumpkin, packed with tasty Halloween treats? This DIY pumpkin patch uses balloons for a fun Halloween party game or a unique way to hand out candy on trick-or-treat night.
Set up time: 30 mins
Duration: 1 min
Suggested age: 2 and up
Number of players: Any
6. Decorate a Pumpkin with Candy
The Halloween candy usually goes IN the pumpkin, but this time you can use candy to create a ghoulishly great gourd for your Halloween display. Decorating pumpkins is a fun fall activity for the family where you can work together or make individual creations!
Set up time: 10 mins
Duration: 30-60 mins
Suggested age: 4 and up
Number of players: Any
7. Make Up Monster Mini Games
Boredom beware! Gather your favorite witches and werewolves for a tournament of Halloween mini-games with monster-sized fun using Hershey Candy. Show your Halloween (and team) spirit by working together in teams to win each round!
Set up time: 10 mins
Duration: 10 mins per game
Suggested age: 4 and up
Number of players: Any
More At-Home Halloween Ideas
You’ve planned all the frightening fun, but a Halloween party without tasty treats is truly terrifying! We’ve got some more ideas to create desserts and shareable snacks to make your family shriek with delight. Looking to evolve your Halloween dessert display? Learn how to style a candy dish into a grinning jack-o’-lantern face or make a monster-sized Halloween snack board with candy, desserts, fruit and salty snacks.
