“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble…”
October has arrived, the air is getting colder and we all know what that means… Halloween is here!
Halloween is undoubtedly one of the best times of the year. The sky turns misty and dark, the streets are full of candle lit pumpkins, and hot chocolate smells fill the air. It is a happy time of year, when kids are allowed to break all the rules, be crazy, and have some fun! So let’s get creative and have some fun with these Halloween decor ideas!
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Halloween Decor Ideas
The best way to transform your house for All Hallows’ Eve is to create a haunted mansion!
It is not only the movies that can make haunted houses come to live, you can make one yourself
How?
Well, let’s take a look at some ways that you can create this ghostly delight for your little ones…
1. Cemetery
The best way to make your children feel like they’re truly in a haunted house is by creating the atmosphere from the outside in!
Kids and their friends spend a lot of time indoors, so transforming their environment can be tricky if all they see are bricks and windows.
Start with the exterior. After all, every iconic scary movie features a creepy cemetery. And what’s an essential element of any cemetery?
2. Tombstones!
You can either make your own tombstones or buy them. For DIY tombstones, you’ll need grey foam, a knife, and a pen. Simply cut the foam into tombstone shapes and use the pen to add spooky inscriptions. If you need some guidance, there are many tutorials available online to help you create realistic and eerie tombstones.
3. Make Ghost Friends
Ghosts are a must for creating a haunted house. Plus, they are super simple to make! All you need is some old bed sheets and a pair of scissors. Simply cut the sheets into ghostly shapes, drape them over a hanger or a few lightweight frames, and voilà—ghosts are ready to haunt your space. For some extra flair, you can use a marker to add creepy faces or details.
4. Place a Scarecrow Outside
A scarecrow is a fantastic addition to your Halloween setup. Placing one in the hallway or front yard can create an eerie effect, as they can resemble people from a distance and keep the little ones on their toes!
Just like the ghosts and tombstones, you can also make scarecrows at home. If you add a pumpkin as a head, it can be quite an impressive addition to your haunted house!
5. Convert Parents to Zombies
Who doesn’t love zombies on Halloween? It’s one of the most popular Halloween outfits ever and it can make your haunted house even more spooky!
If you want to involve other parents, you can ask them to dress up as zombies and come to the party. If the kids are dressing up, why can’t you?!
6. Blood Hands
Now that we’ve covered most of the outside area, you’ll have to think about the inside…
Want to really freak the neighbours out? Spend an afternoon or a few hours after school and decorate your whole house with scary, blood hands! Your haunted house will really stand out!
7. Eyes, eyes, eyes
Add an extra layer of creepiness to your home by placing plastic eyes around. Imagine the eerie effect when these eyes seem to follow you, especially as you make your way to the bathroom!
8. Spiders Everywhere
One of the easiest Halloween Decor Ideas? Spider webs are a simple way to cover lots of space in your house, and they make your house feel haunted. They really draw attention to all the other parts of the decoration, like the bloody hands and eyeballs. You can place them strategically around your house so that people can be guided towards all the other frightening details!
9. Fog Machine
While you might not be able to recreate a full cinematic experience at home, you can still create a chilling atmosphere with a few clever tricks.
One of the best ways to elevate your haunted house is by using a fog machine. The swirling fog will add a mysterious and eerie effect, making your setup even more impressive than what you might see in the movies!
11. Sound Effects
To go with your fog machine, you can also use sound effects. There are endless amounts of free soundtracks online that will give your guests chills!
A haunted house is a wonderful way to host a unique Halloween party for your children, and most of the decorations can be handmade so you don’t need to drain the bank…
When you have decorated the haunted house, you will need to have a list of some party games to play when the kids arrive.
Put your Halloween decor ideas to good use with a party!
You’re house is now the perfect setting for a fantastic Halloween party, so why not invite your friends round for some movies and games and enjoy all your creative work!
Games
Toilet Paper Mummy Halloween Game: Divide the kids into teams and give each team a roll of toilet paper. The goal is to wrap one team member in the toilet paper to create the best “mummy” in a set time. It’s a hilarious and creative activity that always brings lots of laughs!
Pumpkin Balloon Game: Inflate orange balloons and draw faces on them to create “pumpkins.” The kids have to keep their pumpkin balloons in the air using only their heads or knees. It’s a fun and active game that helps burn off some of that Halloween energy!
Pumpkin Patch Stomp: Place orange balloons (representing pumpkins) on the ground and have the kids stomp on them to pop them. Inside some balloons, you can hide small prizes or candy. This game adds a little bit of excitement and surprise to the Halloween fun!
Halloween Bingo: Create bingo cards with Halloween-themed images or words. As you call out the items, the kids mark them on their cards. This game is great for all ages and can be easily adapted to suit different skill levels.
Halloween Face Painting: Set up a face painting station where kids can get spooky or fun designs painted on their faces. Whether they want to be a witch, a ghost, or a pumpkin, face painting adds a creative and personalised touch to their costumes. You can hire a face painter here.
Halloween Charades: Write down Halloween-themed prompts (like “ghost,” “witch,” or “zombie”) on pieces of paper. Players take turns drawing a prompt and acting it out while the others guess. It’s a great way to get everyone involved and showcase their acting skills.
If you’d like some more fun ideas for your Halloween Party then checkout this blog packed full of spooky halloween activities and games!
Movies
After a night full of games and activities, your children might be ready to wind down. What better way to end the evening than with a cosy movie experience?
Transform a space in your home into a haunted movie theatre – whether it’s the bedroom, living room, or another area. Decorate it with Halloween-themed touches to create the perfect atmosphere for a film screening.
A movie is the ideal way to wrap up Halloween.
Here’s a list of Halloween movie favorites:
- Harry Potter (you could make a movie marathon out of these films!)
- The Haunted Mansion
- Hocus Pocus
- Casper
- Halloweentown
- Monster House
The only thing left to do is, pick a movie and prepare some popcorn!
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We hope you have a great (and spooky) time this Halloween!
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