Halloween Party – Games and Decorations
We had our annual Halloween/Birthday party on Saturday. It’s safe to say it was a successful evening and plenty of spooky fun was had by all.
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We started decorating the house a few days before the party to give us a chance to get it all done without the inevitable stress of it being last minute. And it also gave the toddler a chance to get used to the scary faces.
A great trick in making some of the larger props a bit more friendly and a little less scary was giving them names. So we now have a rather dashing animated Dracula named Uncle Harry & an abnormally tall butler named Uncle Bruce.
(aka Uncle Bruce)
Rather than adding pictures of each prop, I decided to put together a little video to give you the full effect of each character in motion.
(Oh, I should warn you – I have zero video editing skills so please excuse the complete incompetence)
If you’re looking for Halloween Animated Decorations of your own Amazon do some great items. Here are some of my favourites:
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Fancy Dress to Impress
As well as the ghosts, ghouls, witches and Zombie decorations, our guests didn’t let us down and were all in fancy dress. We had skeletons, vampires, a zombie nurse, Harley Quinn, Morticia Addams and Uncle Fester, a baby pumpkin, Yoda and even (a half-arsed) Daenerys Targaryen riding a Dragon to name a few.
Halloween Party Games
To really get your Halloween Party going you need some party games. You can tailor games depending on age range. Here are some party game ideas to get you started.
Pin The Nose on the Witch
This a great party game for all ages. This little set from Amazon comes with a poster, noses and a blindfold.
Mummy Wrap Race
Again this is great for all ages. Buy a load of cheap loo roll, separate the kids (and the big kids) into groups of two and let them have at it. The team to wrap a team member completely in tissue (like a mummy) the quickest wins.
Apple Bobbing
The Halloween classic. I’m pretty certain every man (or woman) and their dog know how to play this game. But, in case you don’t, all you need is a big bowl of water and apples. Put the apples in the water and with hands tied behind their back, participants then try to get an apple out of the water with their teeth. Time each person and whoever gets the most apples within the time limit wins.
Halloween Trivia
A great game for adults after the kids have gone to bed is Halloween Trivia. It can be scary movie related or just general Halloween related questions. There are so many FREE printable’s available online. Or, just head to my ‘Halloween Ideas’ Pinterest Board.
Spider Race
You will need a Spider (preferably plastic) and a straw. Each person has to use the straw to blow the spider from one side of the room to the other, without touching the spider. Who gets there first wins.
Doughnut Bobbing
Similar to Apple Bobbing but this time you tie a ring doughnut to a piece of string dangling from the ceiling (we use a curtain pole). Each player has to eat the doughnut in the quickest time but using only their mouths. You might want to tie hands behind backs on this one, it’s very tempting to cheat.
Hopefully, I’ve given you some Halloween Party Games & Decorations ideas to start you off. Head to Pinterest where you’ll find plenty more. You’ll soon get your Halloween party off to a flying start.
Are you doing anything for Halloween this year? Do you dec your house out and try to scare small children?
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I used to love apple bobbing, but it has to be said the doughnut bobbing sounds a whole lot better! Fabulous decorations x
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Sadly I don’t like doughnuts but the kids love it.
I love your names for the Halloween characters aka Uncle Harry and Uncle Bruce. #MMBC
Haha, it had to be done. Although I feel like she’s grown a bit of an attachment to them now. How I’m getting them back in the loft I don’t know?!
We’re having our Halloween party on Saturday! Can’t wait! We will be playing games too, one we are doing is a guess what’s in the box game, lots of gooey, gross objects in a box, both hands in and guess what they are. I know it’s going to raise some laughs lol! #MMBC
Oh wow! Your house looks fab!
As I write this my fella is putting our Halloween decorations up. They’re rubbish compared to yours! lol It sounds like you had a fab time x
I’m sure that’s not true.
We did have a good time, thank you.
I don’t remember Halloween being a big deal when I was a child and teenager. My children love it though and we plan to bake a French Halloween cake once we acquire a pumpkin. Your post gives inspiration to loads of your readers I am sure #MMBC
Oh wow, a French Halloween cake sounds great!
eeeek! I think I might need to go and hide under the bedcovers now. Thanks for the scare.
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Woops, sorry 😄.
A few of our guests had a similar reaction.
I enjoyed the cool video. The decorations are fun but scary ! That bat with the glowing eyes – eeeeeek!
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These party games look like so much fun. Will be keeping them in mind for halloween
Your decorations are fabulous! We haven’t put many up this year , but E loved her trick or treating! #KCACOLS
It sounds like a really fun party. I used to love apple bobbing as a child but doughnuts sounds fun too 🙂
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Wow! You really know how to decorate! I bet everyone had a good time. Love all the game ideas. We apple bob every year, but that is about it. We used to tie apples instead of doughnuts. I think your version is easier. #mmbc
Thanks, we had a great time. Doughnuts is definitely easier and much more preferred by the kids 😁
Oh wow looks great! I wish I was more interested in decorating with Halloween! I’ve loved seeing people’s decorations this year. #KCACOLS
I was reluctant to click on this post as I still remember the pictures of your dementor decorations – I’m even more scared now after watching your video!! I’m just going focus on the idea of doughnut bobbing and hopefully I’ll be able to sleep tonight! #kcacols
I would say sorry but I’m mostly not as it means it had the effect we wanted.
I do hope you sleep well though 😊
So many things to be scared of at halloween. We had a really spooky time trick or treating this year. We just have to put up with the sugar rush kids afterwards!:)
Mainy
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We had a kids Halloween party last weekend it was great fun. Some brilliant ideas the mummy race will be attempted next year! Amazing anamated decorations I haven’t seen these in action so great to see your video. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time