Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year for children — fancy dress, sweets, spooky games, and staying up past bedtime.
For parents, though, it can feel more like a fright night if you’re left in charge of keeping 20 sugar-fuelled children happy in a living room full of pumpkins.
Don’t panic. Here’s a list of spooky party games, scary crafts, and fun tricks that will keep your little monsters busy — and maybe even give you a chance to enjoy a cuppa (or a cheeky Halloween chocolate).
And if you’d prefer a truly stress-free Halloween party, you can always book Simon from Sicromagic.co.uk to do the hard work for you with his hilarious magic shows and balloon modelling.
1. Spooky Party Games for Kids
Mummy Wrap 🧻
All you need is a few loo rolls. Split the kids into teams and see who can turn their friend into the best (or funniest) looking mummy. Extra points for tripping over and dramatic “mummy walks.”
Pumpkin Hunt 🎃
Think Easter Egg Hunt, but with mini plastic pumpkins filled with sweets. Hide them around the house or garden. Kids love it, and it burns off some of that sugar-rush energy.
Musical Zombies 🧟
Like musical statues, but every time the music stops, the children have to freeze in their best zombie pose. The most ridiculous zombie wins!
2. Scary Crafts That Won’t Wreck Your House (Too Much)
Paper Plate Ghosts 👻
Give the kids paper plates, string, and white tissue paper. Cut spooky faces and hang them up — instant ghost decorations!
Witchy Slime 🧪
Mix PVA glue, borax, food colouring, and a bit of glitter. Boom. Slimy, sparkly witch’s goo. Hours of fun https://youtu.be/kqIKPQg1i0s
Balloon Pumpkins 🎈
Draw silly or scary pumpkin faces on orange balloons. If you’re feeling fancy, add green pipe cleaners for stalks. Of course, if you’d like actual balloon pumpkins, Simon from Sicromagic.co.uk can whip them up in seconds during his Halloween balloon modelling sessions.
3. Tricks to Play on Friends (the Friendly Kind)
The Haunted Apple Bobbing Bowl 🍏
Freeze some plastic spiders in ice cubes. Pop them in the water bowl and watch the kids shriek with laughter when they go bobbing for apples.
Spooky Sound Effects 🔊
Hide a phone with a ghostly soundtrack under the table. When the children least expect it — play a creaky door or spooky laugh. Instant giggles and goosebumps.
Magic Tricks (That Actually Work) 🪄
Sure, you can try a disappearing coin or card trick… but if you want guaranteed amazement, book Simon’s Halloween magic show at Sicromagic.co.uk. His mix of comedy, magic, and audience participation will keep every child spellbound.
Make Halloween Stress-Free 🎃✨
While it’s great fun to plan your own games and crafts, sometimes parents just want to relax and enjoy the party too. That’s where Sicromagic comes in.
Simon is a professional children’s Halloween entertainer in Exeter, Devon, and the South West. His shows combine:
Spook-tacular Halloween Magic Shows 🪄
Brilliant Balloon Modelling (think pumpkins, bats, witches’ hats — and not a single balloon sausage in sight!) 🎈
Non-stop laughter and amazement
So instead of juggling glue, balloons, and 20 hyper children, you can sit back and watch the fun unfold.
👉 Book your Halloween party entertainment now at Sicromagic.co.uk and guarantee a party that’s more treats than tricks!
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