Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids. With costumes, candy, and creepy decorations galore, it’s the perfect occasion to let little imaginations run wild. One of the most creative and community-friendly ways to celebrate is a Trunk or Treat party—a festive event where families decorate their car trunks and kids go from vehicle to vehicle collecting treats. But if you want your Trunk or Treat event to truly stand out, adding in some thrilling and age-appropriate games is the key!
At The Kids Point, we believe that Halloween should be more than just candy—it should be a full-on adventure! That’s why we’ve put together this guide packed with fun, spooky, and easy-to-set-up games that will keep kids of all ages entertained throughout your Trunk or Treat celebration.
Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss
This classic game gets a festive twist! Carve or paint pumpkin faces on cardboard or plywood and cut out the mouths to act as targets. Set it up at the back of a decorated trunk and provide small bean bags or mini pumpkins for kids to toss.
What you’ll need:
- Cardboard or wooden board with painted pumpkins
- Cut-out holes as targets (varying sizes for difficulty)
- Bean bags, small plush toys, or mini pumpkins
Why it’s great: Simple setup, endless fun, and safe for all ages. Offer small prizes or treats for points scored to keep excitement high.
Witch Hat Ring Toss
Craft or buy a few pointy witch hats and glue them to a board or directly to your trunk surface. Use glow-in-the-dark rings or glow necklaces as the tossing rings for a nighttime thrill.
Setup tip: Light up the area with fairy lights or battery-powered lanterns to add a spooky ambiance and help kids see their target.
Game variation: Add labels with different point values to each hat for an added challenge.
Monster Freeze Dance
Let the kids dance their little hearts out to some Halloween tunes like “Monster Mash” or “Ghostbusters.” When the music stops, everyone must freeze in place like a statue.
Bonus twist: Have an adult or teen in costume act as the “Monster” who tries to catch any kids moving after the music stops.
Music ideas:
- “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
- “This is Halloween” from The Nightmare Before Christmas
- “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell
Why it works: Gets kids moving and laughing, and it requires virtually no materials!
Zombie Tag
This one’s ideal for kids with lots of energy. Choose one child to start as the zombie. When they tag another player, that child also becomes a zombie. The last human left wins.
Optional twist: Have each new zombie adopt a slow, moaning walk to stay in character.
Important note: Set boundaries for safety and make sure kids know where the “no-tag” zones are (like near cars or decorations).
Trunk Treasure Hunt
Turn your decorated trunks into spooky treasure chests! Fill them with small prizes, Halloween trinkets, or treats. Each participating vehicle can provide a clue for kids to follow to the next trunk in a scavenger hunt-style game.
How to play:
- Create a short rhyming clue or riddle at each car
- Kids must solve it to move to the next trunk
- The final stop includes a bigger prize or candy stash!
Themes to explore:
- Pirate ghost treasure
- Haunted mansion mystery
- Witch’s potion recipe hunt
What it teaches: Teamwork, problem-solving, and observational skills—all wrapped up in spooky fun.
Spider Races
These tiny creepy crawlers make for big fun! Give each child a straw and a plastic spider ring or lightweight spider toy. Set up a racecourse on a table or on poster boards laid on the ground. Kids use the straws to blow their spider across the finish line.
Setup idea: Make “lanes” using painter’s tape and draw cobwebs around the course.
Variation: Add obstacles like small foam pumpkins or ghost cutouts to make the race more challenging.
Eyeball Spoon Relay
In this Halloween twist on the egg-and-spoon race, kids balance plastic eyeballs (available at most party stores) on spoons and race to the finish line without dropping them.
Make it extra spooky: Add some eerie music or have “zombie coaches” cheer the kids on.
Safety tip: Use plastic or rubber eyeballs—not real food—to keep cleanup easy and reuse items for future events.
Pin the Hat on the Witch
Give a classic party game a Halloween revamp! Hang a large poster of a witch on the back of a car trunk, and let blindfolded kids try to “pin” a felt or paper hat on her head.
Pro tip: Use double-sided tape or Velcro dots for reusable, secure hat placement.
Alternative versions:
- Pin the nose on the jack-o-lantern
- Pin the tail on the black cat
- Pin the bolt on Frankenstein
Mummy Wrap Relay
Divide kids into pairs and give each team a roll of white crepe paper or toilet paper. One child wraps their partner like a mummy, then the “mummy” must shuffle to the finish line without unraveling.
Judging criteria: Best wrap, fastest mummy, funniest mummy shuffle
Hilarious to watch and fun to participate in—plus it’s great for photos!
Creepy Crawly Sensory Boxes
Great for younger kids and those who love a sensory challenge. Use shoeboxes or opaque containers and fill them with various textures that feel gross but are completely safe.
Ideas for spooky fillings:
- Peeled grapes (eyeballs)
- Cooked spaghetti (guts or worms)
- Slime or hair gel (monster snot)
- Cotton balls with small plastic spiders (spider nests)
Let kids guess what they’re touching for added fun.
Pumpkin Bowling
Set up a bowling lane using plastic bottles decorated as ghosts or monsters. Use a small round pumpkin as the ball. Kids get three rolls to knock down as many “ghosts” as they can.
Add-ons:
- Use glow-in-the-dark paint on bottles for a nighttime game
- Award points for each bottle knocked over or offer little treats
Haunted Obstacle Course
If you have the space, this is a major crowd-pleaser! Set up a spooky-themed obstacle course where kids must crawl under “spider webs” made from string, hop over hay bales, balance on a “haunted beam,” and dash through ghost tunnels.
Themes:
- Haunted Forest
- Zombie Training Camp
- Mini Monster Olympics
Make sure there’s a supervisor at each section for safety and encouragement.
Bat Cave Ring Fling
Create a mini bat cave backdrop inside a trunk and hang small bat toys from fishing line or string. Kids toss glow rings, trying to “catch” the bats by looping them.
Add excitement with:
- Blacklight or LED lights
- Scary bat noises or spooky soundtrack
Skeleton Puzzle Race
Cut out large cardboard skeleton pieces (like a giant jigsaw puzzle) and scatter them. Kids must race to assemble their skeleton correctly. Great for older kids and adds a light educational twist about bones and body parts!
Materials:
- Printable skeleton parts (laminated for reuse)
- Stopwatch to track team times
Pumpkin Putt-Putt
A mini-golf game with a Halloween flair! Cut wide mouth holes in carved pumpkins and use them as golf holes. Let kids take turns putting with plastic clubs and soft balls.
Decorative flair: Each pumpkin can have a different expression—scary, silly, or surprised—for variety.
Safety & Setup Tips
- Spacing is key – Make sure game stations are spaced out to avoid overcrowding and make movement easy.
- Assign helpers – Have volunteers or older kids help run stations.
- Use safe materials – Avoid sharp edges or choking hazards, especially for the younger kids.
- Create a game map – Hand out little game passports or maps so kids can keep track of which games they’ve played (and make sure everyone gets equal prize chances).
Wrapping Up the Fun
The joy of Halloween isn’t just about collecting the biggest candy haul—it’s about sparking imagination, encouraging laughter, and creating community moments that kids will remember forever. Whether you’re looking to fill time between trunk visits or want to transform your event into a mini Halloween carnival, these games are sure to bring out the giggles, gasps, and good times.
At The Kids Point, we’re all about making childhood magical. From Halloween haunts to everyday fun, we love helping families and communities create unforgettable experiences. So go ahead—pick your favorite games, add a dash of spooky spirit, and get ready for the most boo-tiful Trunk or Treat party ever!